The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 16 July 1890

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  • 26 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY, Price 20 Cents. Pbjce 20 CENTS, VOL. 11. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1890. Uo. 134,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 973 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government Seen: The Marine”lnsurance Co., MAATSCHAPPIJ. *g*g~ Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- THE nndersiflrnecTare prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival Of Steamers. of Thoughtf uf andToteltigent Xmntato*the Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the h J cl has
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  • 1898 2 In accordance with our undertaking, we now publish, in the form ofa supplement to this day’s paper, the speeches that were delivered at the special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Friday last on the Municipal Pensions scheme. The President, in moving his resolution, That
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  • 1362 2 {Home papers up to June 20t1i.) Lord Salisbury lias addressed a despatch to Sir L. Malet, giving the outlines of the agreement come to with the German Government respecting Last Africa. It is proposed to cede the island of Heligoland to Germany in re- turn for an
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    • 272 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT j urnisimi every wpnksday and s SATURDAY. KX TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum H.lf-y«r J I Quarter 4 oU Single copy twenty cents. < IF PAID IN AUHEAK 6 f<>i three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of
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  • 895 3 The promoters of the scheme for borrowing under the English channel, says the Standard constructing a subterranean and submarine railway between England and France, and thus linking us by a novel and definite communication with the Continent, are certainly
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  • 91 3 REUTER’ S TELEGRAMS. {From the Pinang Gazette.”) London, 11th July. —The American Senate has adopted the Conference’s Silver Bill by thirty-one votes to twentysix. Government drops the Procedure proposals the Lands Purchase Bill and the lithes Bill, but will re-introduce them next session. Mr. Smith seeks re-election. London, 13 th
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  • 1013 3 (From our Exchanges Constantinople 2 5th June. —News has readied here of a serious revolt in Armenia. Several engagements have taken place between the Kurds and the Armenians in which many were killed. London 2 7th June. —The Marquis of Hartingtou lias written a letter iu support
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  • 1235 4 (London and China Express, Jane 20tli.) The Queen is expected at Windsor tomorrow, where Her Majesty will meet the Duke of Connaught on liis l'eturn from his trip round the world. The Duchess of Fife was, on the 16th inst., prematurely delivered of a stillborn male
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  • 127 4 Penang, 16th July, 1890. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/7 dollar. Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 3/7f l)o. 6 Credits 3/8$ Do. 6 Documentary 3/8£ Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 223|-224 Do. 30 days sight, Private 226 Bombay, Demand, Bank 223^-224 Do. 30 days sight,Private 226 Madras, Demand
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  • 1947 4 We very much regret; to learn that His Honor Mr. JusticePellereau has been obliged to go up the Hill for a change as lie has been rather unwell of late* We sincerely trust that the change will result in restoring Mr. Pellerau to health and that we
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    • 36 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The next Ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held in the Town Hall at 2 p. m., On Friday, the 18th July. (By order) J. W. HALLIFAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners
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  • 190 5 Arrivals. 12th July—Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klang:—Mr. E. Tessensohn, and Mr. R. Tessensohn. 12th July—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld —Mr. Cheesman, Mr. Fraser, and Mr. Keyt. 13th July—Per s. s. Lindula, from Rangoon —Mr. E. A. Leach from Moulmein —Mr. Gan Hong Chong.
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  • 253 5 Friday, July 11th, 1890. Mr. F. A. Swettenham, c.m.g.. British Resident, returned from leave of absence and resumed duty on the 29th June. The following Orders, issued by Government, are published Information having been received of an outbreak of rinderpest in a district of Province Wellesley, the
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  • 259 5 In the House of Commons, on the 17th ultimo, Mr. Norris asked the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs if it was a fact that Rajah Brooke had seized a large part of the independent State of Brunei against the wishes of the lawful
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  • 1048 5 [Selangor Government Gazette July 11th) The Senior District Officer, Klang, (Mr. C. H. A. Turney), in his Report for May states Glenmarie Estate is taken up under the Gambier and Pepper Regulations and contains 576 acres of land, of which 45 acres are planted
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  • 448 6 FIRST DAY. Thursday, 21st August, 1890. FIRST RACE. The Maiden Plate, value §125. For all Horses that have never won a race on any course, Roadsters, Jump Races and Subscription Griffin Races excepted. Distance 1 mile. Weight list. Entrance §lO. SECOND RACE. The Beach
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    • 540 6 A Journalist-Photographer brought UP BEFORE CAIAPHAS. Mr. Stead, the journalist, wlio lias cone to Ober-Ammergau in ol der to describe the Passion Play, has very nearly fallen a victim to his excess of zeal. In order to provide his friends with exact reproductions of the scenes, he presented himself at
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    • 688 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. [DfICC THE Municipal Commissioners of VWW George Town, Penang, invite tenders for A IVI the construction of a proposed drain to be laid along the East side of Penang Road from Tek Soon Road to Gladstone DO ITO LI JK ft Full particulars can be obtained at I
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    • 914 7 ROBINSON CO. ESPLANADE HOTEL. TOLL#RUM i*I MULL have just received {LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) Indian merchants, A Fresh Delivery of New Goods JEWELLERS AND DEALERS IN including:- THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY ALL KINDS Black Superfine Worsted Coatings REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY OF Fancy Tweeds for Suits —fancy Trouserings FURNISHED,
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    • 718 8 THE POSITIVE NETHERLANDSCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPIJ. GOVERNMENT SECURITY (NeTHERLAND TRADING SOCIETY.) Life Assurance Co. “Limited.” 1 HEAT) OFFICE IN INDIA Paid-up Capital FI. 35,783,000. 104, Clive Street, Calcutta. Capital and other Funds £415,090 00 Penang Branch. Drafts Granted on:Guarantee Fund. HOLLAND -AMSTERDAM and ROTTERDAM. Board BELGIUM -BRUSSELS and ANTWERP. beipg insufficient to
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    • 221 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented machinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. K* Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. KAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. .> M. THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents anrl Appraisers. No. 28'
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT AND PENANG CHRONICLE.
    • 6163 1 At the Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town held on Friday last to discuss the question of granting pensions and gratuities to Municipal officers and servants, there were present: The Hon’ble A. M. Skinner, President J. H. Callcott, Esq. D. Comrie, Esq. F.
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