The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 22 May 1889

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    27 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Price 20 Cents, Price 20 cents. VOL I. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1889. No. 20
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      1056 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government Seen■nie marine insurance co., NEDERLANDSCH INOISCHE STOOMVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ. nty Llfe Assurance Company Limited NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival Of Steamers. of thoughSufand’Tnte'lHo-ert e arnest attention TUsks and issue Polices on
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    THE RIGHT OF PETITIONING.
    927 2 lb Vv M, Vr£ JUNIUS wno, in liis efforts to instil into the minds of his countrymen, the duty they owed to themselves and their country, said that the “liberty of the Press is the palladium of all the civil, political and religious rights of an
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    THE ROYAL COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT ON THE CURRENCY QUESTION.
    1823 2 At the present juncture, when the question of Salaries and Dollars” again forms one of the leading topics in the Straits Press, the following analysis of the final report of the Royal Commission on gold and silver, which appeared in one of
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      212 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PI BUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AM SATURDAY MORNINGS. K>i TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. LOCAL DELIVERY: Per Annum 3 15- 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quarter '-'0 Single copy twenty cents. ADVERTISING RATES. For one or more Advertisements During tiic Month: One insertion not exceeding 5 lines 3 1. t)0 Every
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    CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
    1541 3 [From the Money Market Review” of April 20, 1889.] The thirty-fifth ordinary general meeting of shareholders was held on Wednesday at the Cannon-street Hotel, Mr. Wm. Paterson in the chair. The notice calling the meeting was read by Mr. William Charles Mullins, the
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    THE GOVERNOR’S LATE TRIP.
    783 3 On the afternoon of the Bth instant His Excellency the Governor, in company with Sir Charles Warren, G.C.M.G., Captain Massy, Aide-de-Camp, and Mr. N. P. Trevenen, Private Secretary, left Singapore in the Sea Belle for the purpose of officially visiting some of the Native States. The
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    REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
    169 4 London, 19tli May, 1889. The Court of Appeal unanimously derided that the sex of Lady Sandhurst debars her from election as a member of the County Council. The Shah has arrived at Tiflis and met with a brilliant reception. The Government has decided to abandon the Sugar Convention
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    LATEST HOME NEWS.
    1115 4 The Queen’s birthday is to be kept officially on the correct day, 1' riday, May 24, but the State banquets will take place in order to suit Ministerial convenience, on Saturday, the 25th, when the Prince of Wales and the Ambassadors will dine with Lord Salisbury iu
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    LOCAL AND GENERAL.
    1161 4 According to an official Notification in the Government Gazette, next Friday, the 24th instant, will be observed throughout tlie Colony as a Public Holiday in honour of the Anniversary of the Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen and Empress. The P. and O. Mail steamer Rohilla with
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    GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
    395 4 With reference to Government cation No. 408 of the 18th of August, 1837; it is hereby notified that Mr. F. H. Friederichs resumed charge of the Danish Vice-Consulate at Penang on the 13th instant. In accordance with the provisions of The Holidays Ordinance 1870/’Friday, the 24th instant, will
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    402 5 The B. I. S. N. Company, Limited, steamship Palitana, captainT. H. Franks, is expected to arrive here from Moulmein to-day and will probably leave for Singapore to-morrow at 3 p. m. The s. s. Gympie, captain L. C. Ireweeke, leaves for Port Weld, to-day at 11 p. m.
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    PASSENGER LIST.
    175 5 Arrivals. May 18tli.—Per s. s. Gympie, from Taipiug: Lieut. C. G. Stewart, Mr. M.L. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. St. George Caullfield, Mr. R. S. Meikle, Mr. Lee Ah Kie, and Mr. Chan Chew Oon. May 19th. —Per P. O. Mail steamer Rohilla from Melbourne J. W. Hodge. From
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    THE MUNICIPALITY.
    1543 5 Minutes of a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 3rd May 1889. Present: The Hon. W .E. Maxwell, c.m.g. President. Capt. Cameron, r.e. L. C. Brown, Esq. R. J Hogan, Esq. J. M. McLarty, Esq. C. W. Barnett, Esq. 1. The Minutes of last meeting
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    DIRECTORS’ REPORT.
    195 5 (Presented at the Thirty-fifth Ordinary General Meeting, 17th April, 1889. The General Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account to 31st December, 1888, now submitted, show that, after providing for Bad and Doubtful Debts, the net profits, with the addition of £8,247 10s. 3d. brought forward, amount to
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    EXCHANGES.
    131 5 Penang, 21st May, 1889. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA k CHINA. Rates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/01 dollar. Do. 4 months sight. Bank 3/l| Do. 6 Credits 3/1 j Do. 6 Documentary 3/1 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. Do. 30 days sight, Private 228 Bombay, Demand, Bank 225§
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      63 5 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA k CHINA. Hatton Court, Threadneedle Street, London. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid-up Capital, £BOO,OOO in 40,000 Shares of £2O each. Reserve Fund, £250,000. Court of Directors, 1889-90. William Christian, Esq. Sir A. Dent, k.c.m.g. John Howard Gwyther, Esq. Emile Levita, Esq. Robert Stewart, Esq. James
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      1205 6 nr nrnnnr TniftflU chartered bank and china, 1 MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE TOWN, liabilities and assets, 31st DECEMBER, i I PENANG. Toc.„T p.a -P ’o t CONSTITUTED UNDER THE MUNICIPAL Ees e Fund OO Bullion l3 I ORDINANCE IX OF 1887. Notes in Circulation 676,639 7 6 Government SecuFIRST ISSUE OF
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      722 8 THE POSITIVE ROBINSON CO. government security u„ A,„, r ««ce CO. -LtMUd." ABE NOW UNPACKING HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: NEW GOODS 104 Clive Street Calcutta other Funds EX. 8. 8. GUnffyU. on the 31st December ISS7. LADIES’ DEPARTMENTGuarantee Fund. A novv shipment of Dress Goods, which are far prettier than
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      281 8 THE AN CHEE&tS| SHIP-CHANDLERS, COMMISSION 3 AGENTS AND GENERAL STORE-KEEPER I No. 21, Beach Street I BEG TO STATE THAT Prompt I AND STRICT ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALT ORDERS THEY MAY BE FAVORED WITH. FRESH PROVISIONS, &c., &c., CAN BE SUPPLIED ON VERY MODERATE TERMS. REFRESHMENT ROOMS. BOON
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