The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 18 June 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1890-06-18 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Pbice 20 CENTS. YOL. II. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1890. No. 126.26 words
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Advertisement939 1890-06-18 1 insurances. BRITISH JJfDIA STEAM NAjfcjRlftN COMPANY, LIMITED. I The Positive Government SeenThe Marine Insurance Co., KrR*5tJ??. S C mi N Pi S St?.? T00MVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Life Assurance Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. (Limited.) THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. AsTurantsto^he Risks939 words
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Article1202 1890-06-18 2 If we may judge from recent action on the part of the Chinese government, we must certainly come to the conclusion that they have become rather sensitive with regard to the emigration of Chinese coolies to these parts, and that they have of late taken more1,202 words
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Article634 1890-06-18 2 The German Emperor has made another remarkable speech, which he addressed to the notables of the Province of Prussia. He commented upon the loyalty of the Province to his House, aud added that it was his duty to preserve peace, which was specially important for the agricultural634 words
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271 1890-06-18 2 A Hamburg newspaper, which is understood *to be inspired sometimes by Prince Bismarck attributed a short time ago to Major Liebert remarks extremely derogatory to the British officers in Africa. The Imperial Commissioner, it was said, had spoken of the British officers as cowards.271 words
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Advertisement258 1890-06-18 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVER)' WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. KX TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 15. 00 Half-year 22 Quarter Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN A BREAK 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only bo supplied on p&yment of the arrear,” Postage,258 words
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Article242 1890-06-18 3 —China Mail. Information has been received by the Government that the Estimates for 1890 have been approved by the Colonial Office. The salaries of officials are there fixed on the old basis, with the exception of one department, the Surveyor General’s. The advance given in this—China Mail. - 242 words
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Article633 1890-06-18 3 (London 8c China Express. Although we do not wisli to underrate the importance of the decided advance in friendly courtesies which was shown by the Chinese authorities of Shanghai on the occasion of the recent visit of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to(London 8c China Express. - 633 words
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Article778 1890-06-18 3 At the Worship-street Police Court on the 9th ulto. Thomas Paget and Robert Pigott, trading as tea dealers in Whitechapel, appeared to summonses under the Merchandise Marks Act charging them with having sold or caused to be sold certain tea to which a false778 words
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290 1890-06-18 3 —Edinburgh Review. In our view the future of the working class is practically secure. The growth of capital, the addition which capital makes to the value of his labour, the cheapness of the necessaries and comforts of life—all these are gain to the labourer.—Edinburgh Review. - 290 words
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Article445 1890-06-18 3 Within the last month the Trustees of the British Museum have become possessed of a Chinese bank note, which was issued from the Imperial Mint just 300 years before the circulation of the first paper money in Europe. Whatever doubts may attach to the priority445 words
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Article608 1890-06-18 3 Advices from Odessa state that a case just heard before the Central Tribunal of the city brought to light some extraordinary circumstances in the life of a Crimean millionaire who died intestate, and whose property was in dispute. The deceased, by name Michael Skirmunt, was a landed608 words
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Article102 1890-06-18 4 fFrom the Pinang Gazette.) London, \2th June.—' Hie finance committee of the Senate at Washington have amended the Caucus Bill, removingthe bullion redemption clause and provision for free coinage uudercertain conditions. The act will operate one month after passing, and will be valid for ten yeais. LondonfFrom the Pinang Gazette.) - 102 words
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Article423 1890-06-18 4 (From our Exchanges.) Sofia, 19th May. —Major Panitza and others who where sentenced will appeal to the Supreme Court for reversal of the sentence. London, 29 th May. —The Times, in a telegram from Zanzibar, says it is report--011 tluit Duikoc Ppt,p.«a w sit» Uganda. London, 30 th423 words
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Article1403 1890-06-18 4 The homeward bound P. and O. mail steamei Rosetta will leave Singapore at 4 p. m. to-day, and may therefore be expected to arrive here in the course of to-morrow afternoon. Saturday, the 28th instant, being the Aniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen, will1,403 words
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Article525 1890-06-18 4 We are not aware of all the powers legally vested in the Protector of Indian Immigrants at Penang, but we have been credibly informed of certain powers which were exercised by him on board the steamer Meanatchy on the morning of the 17th instant, which sounded525 words
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119 1890-06-18 4 (Straits Government Gazette.) His Excellency the Acting Governor has been pleased to appoint the following gentlemen to form the Chinese Advisory Board for Penang, for the current year Mr. G. C. Wray, Acting Assistant Protector of Chinese (President*). Canton Province. Cantonese. Chew Sin(Straits Government Gazette.) - 119 words
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Article379 1890-06-18 4 Our latest advices from Edie mention that since the battle fought on the 11th instant, the Dutch troops have continued their onward march and carried everything before them. On Saturday they crossed the Edie river to give battle to the Achinese in what has until now been considered their379 words
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Obituary23 1890-06-18 4 DOMESTIC NOTICE. In Memoriam. Gottlieb.— ln fond and loving memory of Ellen Constance (Connie) Gottlieb, who fell asleep on Saturday, June 16th, 1883.23 words
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Article201 1890-06-18 5 Arrivals. 14th Jane —Per s. s. Lad.ij Weld, from Port Weld Mr. T. H. Hiil. 14th Jane —Per s. s. Gympie, from Klang: —Mr. J. Pereira. 15th June —Per s'. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld —Mr. Mais, and Fraser. 16th Jane —Per s. s. Meanatehy, from201 words
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Article252 1890-06-18 5 Friday, 13 th June. Saturday, the 28th instant, will be observed as a Public Holiday throughout the Colony in honour of the Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen and Empress. Mr. Joseph Smith has been granted a licence to conduct sales at Penang under The252 words
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Article432 1890-06-18 5 Friday, IQCh *Twnc t IQOO. The following appointments have been made:— Mr. F. T. Thorold, Acting Assistant Secretary to Government, to act as Protector of Chinese, with effect from the 9th inst. Mr. G. Hall, of the Straits Settlements Civil Service, to act as Assistant Secretary to432 words
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Article345 1890-06-18 5 (From the Mercantile Gazette June, 7th.) Mr. TJ. Schow will leave for Hongkong in a few days. We understand that he has a commission from the Postal Department to purchase a new mail boat. Mr. Henri Jacob, the concessionaire for the Wattana, Sakes and Bukhanan gold mines left(From the Mercantile Gazette, June, 7th.) - 345 words
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Article981 1890-06-18 5 (Written for the Straits Independent.) Colombo, 4 th June, 1890. The festivities and demonstrations consequent on the arrival of our new Goverror, Sir Arthur Havelock, have been eous derably damped by the death of the Hon ble W. H. Ravenscroft, an officer universally esteemed in Ceylon. The sad981 words
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Article698 1890-06-18 5 The Due d’Orleans has been three months in prison. A Paris correspondent reports that he wasbeginning to take to manual work,and was making a rustic chair with branches for the garden of M. Arnault, the Governor, with whom he is on friendly terms. A number of wealthy French Jews698 words
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Article126 1890-06-18 6 Penang, IBth June, 1890. Rates rule as follows London, Demand Bank 3/5| dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/6 Do. 6 Credits 3/6f Do. 6 Documentary 3/6| Calcutta, Demand, Bank Lis. 224| Do. 30 days sight, Private 227 Bombay, Demand, Bank 224| Do. 30 days sight,Private 227 Madras, Demand126 words
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Advertisement1331 1890-06-18 6 NOTICE. «‘MSTW'?" [ROSS Tenders are invited for the trans- 01 E££ ES^i^JSffift mmm p WSSt AND M PRITHHARn under Ordinance IX Of 1887. George W. Campbell Esq (Messrs. 111 1 Ull HRU, Tenders will be received up to the 19th Finlay, Campbell C 0.,) Chairman. 1 inst. at noon. Printing1,331 words
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