The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 15 November 1890

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1 8 The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
  • 25 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATUROAY. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 cents VOL. 11. PENANG, SATURDAY,' NOVEMBER, 15,1800. No. 168.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 905 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM The Marine Insurance Co., I NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE V STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ I Wna Insnrance Co Limited. I NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. RT MAATSCHAPP,J marine insurance THE undersigned are prepared to accept n ent ed Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers lie undersigned having- Risks and issue Policies
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  • 1829 2 We have to apologize to our readers for tho extra delay in the publication of our last issue, and to explain that it was caused by our having been obliged to eliminate the whole of the article we had written and printed on the subject of
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  • 1074 2 Tho French Press continues its adverse comments on the Italian Premier’s speech at Florence. The Justice says that a cry of hunger will soon rise in the Peninsula, which will give tho lie to Signor Crispi’s words and cut short a career which has been so latal
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    • 255 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT I'li lIUSII til) EVERY Util) Mi SI) AY AND SATURDAY. —K>+ TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 5 ?»n Half-year 0 Quarter Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARKEAK 0 for tlii'ee months, after which term tl.e paper will only be supplied on payment
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  • 826 3 The Nieuice Botterdamsche Courant says that tlio (Jommander-iu-Chief of the Dutch Naval Forces iu Dutch India has informed tho Minister of Marine that he must decline all further responsibility for tho course of events, on account of the miserable conditiou of the forces under his command. Writing from Amsterdam,
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  • 137 3 ’lhe Novoe Vremya lately published several articles of au alarmist character China, tlie only reasou for tlicm being the arrival at St. Petersburg of tho Chinese Ambassador, who always makes his appearance in St. Petersburg in the autumn. Prince Mestcliersky, iu tho Grashdanin accuses the Novoe Vremya
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  • 136 3 The Captain General of tho Philippine Islauds telegraphs that the Spanish Expedition which was sent to chastise tho natives of Ponape, in the Caroline Islands, who committed an act of aggression upon the Spanish Garrison in June last, when a Spanish lieutenant and twenty-seven meu were killed
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  • 248 3 About two years ago we {Engineering) referred to the new departure on the part of the Chinese Imperial Government in purchasing from this country rolling mills for the manufacture of Bteel and iron plates aud bars, with the view of developing the mineral resources
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  • 548 3 Mr. Alabaster, British Consul at Canton, in his last report suggests that there is an opening lor tradesmen, men ready to retail all articles of foreign production, to introduce new articles to the market and to send in return to their agencies at home potty articles for which
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  • 128 4 I’bnanq, 15tli November, 1890. Bate* ride as f°ll° ws Lobiion. Demaud, Bank 3/4* dollar. 1)0. 4 months sight, Hank 3/5 t> I)o. 6 Credits 3/5$ Do. 6 Documentary 5/og Calcutta, Demand, Hank Rs. 221 Do. 30 days sight, Private 225 Bomray, Demand, Bank ‘221 Do. 30 days sight, Private
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  • 308 4 (From tho Finang Gazette.) London, IQth November.— Meesrs.Dillcm and O’Brien have mo with a great ovation at Boston. General Von Caprivi, in his speech at Milan said there never before had been such a calm in international politics. The New York papers believe that the triumph of the
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  • 834 4 (From our Exchanges.) New York, 31st October —The Spanish liner Vizcaga, bound from New York to Havana, came into collision with a schooner and both vessels sank. Out of those on board the Vizcaya only twelve were saved, while seventy-six were drowned. All those oil board the
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  • 1068 4 {London China Express October, 17th.) Court. —The Queen is expected to stay about five weeks longer in Scotland. The Prince of Wales is still with Baron Hirsch hunting. His Royal Highness with visit the Marquis of Londonderry at Wynyard Park at the end of the pre*
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  • 2716 4 them for his own collection— Siam Mercantile Gazette There is a rumour that the Detective department is to be placed under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Police. We hope this will turn out to be correct, for then we would have a chance of being
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  • 233 5 Arrivals 12 th November.—Per s. s. Palamcotta, from Rangoon :—Mr. Porter. 13th November.—Per s. s. Meanatchy, from Singapore —Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Mr. J. Miller, Mr. Fauqne, Mr. Jules Claime, Capt. Fawcet, and Mr. W. Meyer. 13th November.—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld:—Mr. Oxley, aud
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  • 625 5 (From a Correspondent.) Malacca Bth November. —Since ffiy last to you on the sth instant, a shockmurder is reported from Johol in The Negri Sembilau, the victim being a Chinaman who was found in the jungle with his hands and legs severed. The Honourable Martin Lister, the British Resident
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  • 958 6 A law has just been promulgated at Hardanger, in Norway, to the effect that no girl shall be eligible for the marriage state until she is proficient in spinning, knitting, and baking. A gigantic clock has just boen installed on the second platform of the Eiffel Tower, the pendulum
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 99 6 NOTICE. On Saturday, the 20th December 1890, at 10 o’clock a. m., the Resident of the EastDoast of Sumatra will let, by public auction, at his office in Medan, the right to sell Opium in retail in Pelalawan and in its neighbouring islands in Siak proper and ohe islands belonging
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    • 809 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Djl'CC The Municipal Commissioners of ■IVWw George Town, Penang,invite tenders for A certain number of cast iron pipes and special castings. Full particulars can be obtained at the DO‘IT'P LI A D IT Municipal Engineer’s Office. m it‘I I*o-0 gft liU Tenders, which should be endorsed “Tender for
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    • 1096 7 ean k lay esplanade hotel, robinson &co. Fia/<jff/™d Po?ie“r? Works*, (LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) J. Have just received a large assortwo are prepared to enter into contracts for VlCut Oj the undermentioned:— THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SALT GLAZED,'STONEWARE PIPES REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR all sizes
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    • 974 8 THE POSITIVE I EASTERN and oriental hotel, „ov,.»«st S.CO.ITT J PENANG. jjUe Assurance Co. “Limited. ;0: HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which l.as just been entirely reno nl voted is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquhar m Clive Street, Calcutta. Jfc c(mtams
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    • 229 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS, Of every description manufaetnedr oil the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented nuv cliinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. K>* Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. 3CAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street M. THOMAS Cor Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. Lo. 28
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