The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 16 October 1889
1889-10-16
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Title Section27 1889-10-16 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Pihoe 20 Ckntp. Price 20 cents vol i. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1889. No. 61.27 words
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Advertisement930 1889-10-16 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government SeenThe Marine Insurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ, rity Life Assurance Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. (Limited.) TIIE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival Of Steamers. ofTho'nSuf.TaLT.nen^ent Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the930 words
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1243 1889-10-16 2 It is indeed with feelings almost akin to despair that we rose from a perusal of Ilis Excellency the Governor’s opening address to the Legislative Council which we published as a supplement to our issue of the 12th instant. There are1,243 words
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1036 1889-10-16 2 In its issue of the 3rd instant, the Singapore Free Press has an interesting article on rice cultivation in the Malayan Peninsula. It is based on a report of Major Studor, the American Consul at Singapore, who incidently reports on the adaptability of1,036 words
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Advertisement261 1889-10-16 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUILISIIKI) EVHIi) WEWSEBDAY AXD SATLMAI MSIXIiS. 4<>i TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. I’er Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quartet 50 Single copy twcuiy cents. IF PAID IN ABKEAK 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only he supplied on payment of the261 words
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Article1569 1889-10-16 3 We are glad to see that the London and China Exqrress follows on our own lines and shares the views we have recently expressed in regard to the public service and the position made to our Government oflictals. Says our London contemporary,in itsissueof the 13thultimo:— There can be1,569 words
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Article255 1889-10-16 3 The correspondent of The Times at Rangoon writes on Sept. B:—Mr. W. Warry, of the Chinese Consular Service, recently stationed at Bhamo, in his report to the Chief Commissoner on the Bhamo frontier trade, says that the Kacliyens occasionally attack caravans and always lovy a regular toll255 words
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216 1889-10-16 3 A Berlin correspondent writes with reference to German Military opinion ou the New French Army Act: —The changes created in the French Army by the loi organique which most attract the attion of German military critics may be very briefly stated.216 words
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Article441 1889-10-16 3 It may not be here out of place,” writes Mr. Clement Scott (who has succeeded Mr. L. Engel as editor of Our Celebrities), to correct an erroneous view, ignorantly held, that the post of Private Secretary to the Sovereign is a well-paid sinecure, or that the441 words
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Article344 1889-10-16 3 Recent events point to the conclusion that China is awaking in earnest from its sleep of centuries, and that its people will before very long take their place among the industrial communities of the world. This remarkable upheaval is due to the influence mainly of the344 words
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Article153 1889-10-16 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) Lon don, 1 Oth October. —G lad ston ian candidates have been elected Members of Parliament for Peterboro and L gin. The German budget provides one hundred and twenty million marks for new artillery, the strength of the army remains unchanged. London, 1 \th(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 153 words
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Article1570 1889-10-16 4 The P. and O. steamer Sutlej, homeward bound, left Singapore yesterday afternoon and is expected to arrive lieie to-morrow morning. The M. NT. mail steamer Djemnah, with tl,o mails from Europe up to the 20th ultimo, left Colombo for Singapore at 10 p. m. on the 10th1,570 words
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Article777 1889-10-16 4 What is “Class” and what “Caste?” Dear Mr. Editor, Will you please thrgh the medium of your valuable journal, explain the meaning of these two words, as it seems iniparatively necessary, and I find, that there is no other alternative, but solicit yon or several of your readers, an777 words
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Article178 1889-10-16 4 (Friday, 1 Ith October.) The Revd. L. C. Biggs, Colonial Chaplain, Penang, has been granted heave of absence, with half-salary, or twelvemonths, to betaken after t nee mouths’ vacation leave commencing from the 28th September, 18*0, Uld Revd. G. Watling being appointed to act temporarily in his stead.178 words
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Article341 1889-10-16 4 i r E The following passages da e ENGAGED FOR THE STRAITS:— Per P. and O. steamer Shannon, London, Sept. 10; from x j o n:^ 28.—For Singapore. From L Mr. W. H. McGregor, Mr. ?Q0 d ford, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter. uJ Mrand two children,Mr. McGuffn,341 words
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Article173 1889-10-16 5 Arrivals. Oct. 12th. —Per s. s. Ggmpie from Taiping: —Mr. J. W. Dando, aud Mr. J. J. Tait. Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klang:—Mr. M. A. Doureisamy, and Adagapah Clietty. Oct. 13th.—Per s. s. Ggmpie from Taiping; —Mr. N. Ford. Oct. 14th.—Per s. s. Roma from Negapatam:—Mr. A.173 words
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Article440 1889-10-16 5 Burning of the Temple of Heaven. Tho North China Daily News has received the following telegram: Peking, 18th September, 7.20 r. m. There has been a severe thunderstorm here to-day, accompanied by torrents of rain and hail. Fire broke out at the Altar to Heaven and440 words
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217 1889-10-16 5 —Rangoon Gazette. great swindle. Despite all the efforts of the police and the rewards offered by the parties interested, tlie defaulting Chinaumn, Oung Ze, has not yet been arrested. Oung Ze was formerly a trusted employe of Messrs. Strang Steel and Co., and—Rangoon Gazette. - 217 words
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2492 1889-10-16 5 (From the Straits Times Supply Bill fopw 1890. Acting Colonial Secretary, in moving the list reading, said, as already stated, the balance for 1890 in the estimates was as high as $566,439, the estimated revenue being £4,401,130, and the estimated expenditure §3,834,691. The estimated surplus(From the Straits Times ) - 2,492 words
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559 1889-10-16 6 The Attorney General, in moving the first reading of the Municipal Ordinance Amendment Bill, called attention to the memorandum attached to the Bill, which points out the principal particulars of the measure. Any remarks he might have to make in regard to its progress he proposed559 words
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Article126 1889-10-16 6 Penang, 15th October, 1889. Hates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/1 dollar. Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 3/2£ Do. 6 Credits 3/2§ Do. 6 Documentary 3/2y Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 226 Do. 30 days sight, Private p 230 Bombay, Demand, Bank 226 Do. 30 days sight, Private,, 230126 words
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