The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 31 January 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section29 1894-01-31 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. Finn? 20 0i?n t ts. Prici? 20 Cents. VOL. VI. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1894. No. 48129 words
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Advertisement936 1894-01-31 1 Nor incV'con^anv 11 tlle BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. ™b insurance "T KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Cki/uW I Z3,()OOjm. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS* established iss3. Accr,im.ATE.» Invested Fonm...C2,s-5.i18., intended Sailintj and expected Arrival of Steamers. TUB undersigned, being the appointed Capital fully Subscribed agents of this Company, are authorized to936 words
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Article1221 1894-01-31 2 By (lie time these lines appear in print,Sir C. Mitchell, the new Governor of (he Straits Settlements, will have lauded at Singapore and assumed the reins of government. A new era in the annals of this Colony has thus begun, an era the nature and1,221 words
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256 1894-01-31 2 E. Davies, late Acting Health Officer at lvlang, whose trial ou a charge of “agreeing to receive illegal gratification was stopped in its course by Order of il. E. the Acting-Governor and transferred to a court of enquiry, has been found to have acted256 words
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Article1074 1894-01-31 2 The Special Committee appointed by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce to consider the question of coining a British dollar for Ilongkong and the Far East have issued the following report Hongkong, 18th January, 1894. The Chairman, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce. Dear Sir, —We, the1,074 words
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Advertisement206 1894-01-31 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. K>H terms of subscription, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: P#r Annum 12.00 m Half-year 7.00 Quarter >» Single copy twenty cents. Fostage, 2 cents extra per copy. IP PAID IN ARREAR: 5 for three months, after which term the paper will ouly be206 words
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Article1290 1894-01-31 3 TI.o Standard says:—Small as is tlie population of the Malay States States, the sit nation of this region, nearly midwjiy between India ami our Australian colonies, and its great mineral Wealth give it special importance, while additional interest attaches to it just now in view of the1,290 words
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Article241 1894-01-31 3 The Celestial Empire of the J2th inst., in noticing the rumours regarding the successor of the Viceroy Li Uung-ohang says The Chinese, in their discussions as to the probable successor of Nieli Taotai, mention Lord Li, the adopted son of the Viceroy Li Uung-chang, us a very241 words
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Article389 1894-01-31 3 Commenting on the remarks which lately appeared in a Singapore contemporary with reference to the proposed railway from Kedah to Singgora, and which we reproduced in our issue of tho 17th inst., the Siam Free Press ridicules the desire of the promoters for a guarantee of 4389 words
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376 1894-01-31 3 The Netherlands India Government has recently enacted penal regulations against the fishing for pearl and mother-of-pearl shells and beche-de-iner in tho territorial waters of Netherlands India by persons not belonging to the indigenous population. For the information of the public in this Settlement, we publish376 words
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Article365 1894-01-31 3 In connection with the Bank of China, Japan, and the Straits, the North China Daily News says a rather curious state of affairs has come to pass in some instances. As is well known, a good many foreign shareholders disposed of their shares to Chinese, but365 words
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Article999 1894-01-31 4 (From our Exchanges.) General. 1 London,2\st January. —Advices from Italy state that there is a continuous run ou the State Savings Bank in Rome and that the Bunca Popolare at Alexandria has suspended payment. The latest advices from the Cape state that Lobengula with a few followers999 words
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Article142 1894-01-31 4 Penang, 31 sb January, 1894. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 2 3 dol. Do. 4 months sight, Bauk *2 Do. 3 Credits 2/3| France, Demaud, Bank P. 21>3 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. IS9 Do. 7 days sight, Private nominal. Bombay, Demand, I tank IS9 Do. 7 days142 words
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Article136 1894-01-31 4 Reuter’s Agency. From our Exchanges. London, 28th January. It is understood tlmt the Indian Government is practically committed to the policy of defending Afghanistan against aggression from the North. While the Ameer abides by the agreement lie is bound to maintain the integrity of Afghanistan. At a conferenceReuter’s Agency.; ( From our Exchanges.) - 136 words
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57 1894-01-31 4 the Straits Gazette, January 26. On the nomination of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, U. E. the Acting Governor lias been pleased to appointed Dr. W. 0. Brown to be, provisionally and subject to the npprova 1 of Her Majesty the Queen, an Unofficial Member ofthe Straits Gazette, January 26. - 57 words
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Article1493 1894-01-31 4 Mail Notices. —The mail for Penang ex the M. M. s. s. Sidney, may he expected here on Friday morning, aiJt j those by the P. O. s. s. Rosetta on Saturday morning, if not during the night ot the same day. The Assizes were brought to1,493 words
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Advertisement284 1894-01-31 4 PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that a Special General Meeting will be lielil at the Chamber of Commerce, Beach Street, Penang, ou Tuesday, tlie loth Febiuary, 1891, at 4 P. m when a resolution as to the proposed expulsion of a member under Rule XLX will be284 words
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Advertisement139 1894-01-31 4 TOWN HALL. Return of the celebrated LONDON LYRIC COMPANY. Proprietors F. B. Uardy Saviu-e Suits Manager Saville Smith. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY! New Artistes! New Pieces!! New Varieties Special eiigngeiuents of Mr. Lyn Harding, Mr. Georg b Mallett, Miss Stella Leigh, Mm FrancesTumGK& Mis» I’atte Venn Mr. TTinry Kitts, Miss139 words
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Article301 1894-01-31 5 T 1 ie Rangoon Times says:—"The other day two Frenchmen and a German came hack to Rangoon after an absence up-country of one month. They had brought photographic views, plans, and maps of every place of importance, and they visited Bnanm, Mandalay, and many other stations. After301 words
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Article182 1894-01-31 5 We are requested by Captain Burton, of l.be-8. s. Afghan, to express his most sincere thanks to Commander Field and Lieutenant W. Margesson, the Naviofficer of LI. M. ship Egeria, for their courtesy and kindness in preparing a most carefully executed tracing of a chart of182 words
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Article262 1894-01-31 5 The u Smoker at the Engineers Institute, the rehearsals for which have been going on steadily for some weeks past, has been fixed for Tuesday, February Gtli. Penangites will not have forgotten the hospitable entertainment of last year, and we have no doubt that those who have262 words
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Article141 1894-01-31 5 —Straits Times. Dr. Brown, M. L. C. designate for Penang, is the only man in Malaya who owns a hansom cab. It is a real, genuine, proper hausoin of correct pattern and ha is driven in it daily by an Asiatic driver who shaves corners.—Straits Times. - 141 words
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Article142 1894-01-31 5 STRAITS SETTLISMISNTS. (Government Gazette, Jan. 2G The rate of exchange for the adjustment oLaccounts with the Grown Agents for the Colonies will be two shillings and three pence to the dollar during Lhe first quarter of the present year. An Order under the Post Office Ordinance of 1879STRAITS SETTLISMISNTS.; (Government Gazette, Jan. 2G ) - 142 words
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Article142 1894-01-31 5 Per Peninsular and Oriental. Per s. s. Britannia from London, Jail. s.—To Penang Mr. ami Mrs. W. Bourne, and Mr. J. 11. Hawkins.—To Singapore: —Mr. Fulleron, Mr. J. McClure, Mr. J. Black, Mr. W. 11. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Surrell, Mr. Barker, Dr. and Mrs. Bailey and142 words
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Article1708 1894-01-31 5 The following important proclamation referring to the treatment of Chinese emigrants returning to their native land appears in the Sinwanpao of January 13th and has been translated by the N, G. Daily News The Xutendant of the Su Sung-tai Circuit in the matter of issuing1,708 words
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Article552 1894-01-31 6 According to the Nagasaki paper, the Great Japan Society,” tho members of which bound themselves by a vow to do all sorts of heroic deeds against the Foreigner, has been suppressed by tho Government and dissolved. The latest gossip from Peking states that the Emperor lias revived the Imperial552 words
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Article235 1894-01-31 6 Pbn anq. 30th January, 1804. CENTRAL MARKET. Dkscuution. Reef. Sonp per catty Cts. 8 Roast >» Steaks Stew or Curry Meat „14 Ox Tail each 2 9 'Tongue »35 Feet Heart V ev Ctt,f T 2o Tripe >• Liver Ri FFaLO meat >» Hoarfc Head ]4 Pork. Pigs’235 words
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Advertisement50 1894-01-31 6 NOTICE. THLS is to give notice, that as my wife, Lee Eye Hooi left my protection on the 15th day of November, 1893, I will not hold myself responsible for any debt or debts that may be incurred or contracted by her. TEOK CIIEOW CHEANG Penang, 25th January, 1894. 73850 words
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Advertisement347 1894-01-31 6 GOSLING CO. FENANO—SINGAPORE. We import the following WINES AND SPIRITS. All Wines and Spirits imported by us are kept on tap, at our Posada Depots in Penang and Singapore. Ports, from s7to 30 per doz. Sherries, G „30 Malaga, Malmsey, Madeira and Marsala* from 7 per doz. Eergasse Clarets, same347 words
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Advertisement37 1894-01-31 7 PRITCHARD Co.’s HALF-YEARLY CASH SALE. OP MILLINERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY IS NOW ON. Every Article reduced at least 250|0. SOME GOODS ARE BEING OFFERED AT A REDUCTION OF 50 75 o|o FOR CASH. Penang, 10th Jan., 1894.37 words
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Advertisement376 1894-01-31 7 DANDO Co. TAILORS AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. No. 1, Beach Street Union Street, PENANG. JUST RECEIVED AN ASSORTMENT OP ELLWOOD’S SUN DATS, STRAW AND TERAI DATS, TWEED CARS, COLLARS AND TIES. ALSO, FANCY TWEEDS. H. J. MARTYN Jr. O BEWftBE or IMITATIQ^ DERATED WATERS. |J Y E HO Messrs. NETHERSOLE CO.,376 words
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Advertisement64 1894-01-31 7 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL, Branches: FARQUHAR STREET. Branches:— BAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. raffles’ tiffin rooms, THE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ISLAND. raffles* tiffin rooms, S A It KIES’ HOTEL Rangoon. BARKIES’ HOTEL, Rangoon. ORIENTAL TIFFIN ROOMS, UNION STREET. A Good table, the Best Wines Spirits, and Superior Accommodation will64 words
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Advertisement854 1894-01-31 8 ESPLANADE HOTEL. Capital Subscribed §2,000,000. Amount Paid-up 000,000. rtl J7l J7> Cf r 1 Id /Y 110 Ij Deserve Fund 750,000. (LA lid JIAJLJjU.J Secretary, W. U. Kay, Esq. This Hotel which lias been thoroughly repaired, Decorated amt Tl.e undersigned, Agents for the netvlv furnished, is now open, above Company,854 words
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Advertisement443 1894-01-31 8 Canton Insurance Office, Ltd Capital Subscribed §2,500,000 Amount Laid up 500 000* Reserve Fund 730^ Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jabdine, Matheson Go THE undersigned having been iip pointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Marine Kiaka as current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to443 words
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