The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 8 August 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-08-08 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Puice 20 Cents. Pkice 20 Cents. VOL. Hl* PENANG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1891. No- 221.26 words
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Advertisement839 1891-08-08 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH ND|A STEA!V NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. North China Insurance Co.,Ltd. KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS* MARINE INSURANCE. Canton Insurance Office Lunite Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. T ie undersigned having been appoint- ed Agents for the above Company are For. Will sail. Steamer. From. Expected839 words
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1661 1891-08-08 2 Xt was not difficult to foresee that tbo European bankers and merchants who assembled last Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce would reject the demand that was prefeired by the so-called delegates ol the Chinese merchants, that 20 months’ delay should be granted1,661 words
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Article598 1891-08-08 2 (Home papers up to July 10.) France.— The Triple Alliance is still the topic of discussion. A French paper Ims published a remarkable account of the Alliance, remarkable because it is friendly to the allied powers, and not less so because it appears to emanate from one598 words
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Advertisement147 1891-08-08 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT rnsLISHKHEVKEf IVEDnSbfY AND SATURDAY. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Ter Annum 3 R’- J'JJ Halt-year f Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARK EAR 5 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the arrear.” Hostage, 2 cents147 words
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Article870 1891-08-08 3 Writing from Amsterdam, July 8, the respondent of theL. fy C.E. reports: C °Geueral attention during the past e j. has been directed to tiie visit of German Emperor and Empress, who, fter a stay of two days in this city, and a JaV m the Hague and Rotterdam,870 words
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319 1891-08-08 3 —London and China Express. Taxing the Native States. The suggestion put forward by the Straits Times and fathered by Mr. Arnot Reid in a letter in the London Morning Tost, that the Native States of the Malay Peninsula should be asked (made) to bear a portion—London and China Express. - 319 words
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917 1891-08-08 3 Writing upon the subject of France’s advance in the valley of the Mekong and the rumoured occupation of Lhuang Phrabang, the latter of which has since been contradicted, the Siam Mercantile Gazette in its issue of the 25th ultimo, has an917 words
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814 1891-08-08 3 Says the L. fy C. E. of the 10th ultimo: —Those of our readers connected with or engaged iu the development of the mining industry in the Far East will be interested to learn that a new process for the extraction of gold, silver, and814 words
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Article130 1891-08-08 4 Penang, 7tli August, 1891. Rales rule as follows London, Demand, Bank d/2 dollar Do. 4 months sight, Hank 3/3'| Do. 6 Credits 3/3 Do. 6 Documentary 3/4 Calcutta, Demand, Hank lis. 224| Do. 30 days sight, Private 227 Bom ray, Demand, Hank 224 g Do. 30 days sight,Private 227130 words
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Article378 1891-08-08 4 {From the Pinang Gazette.) London 31s£ July. —Russia is planning a railway to connect Saraliks with the TransCaspian provinces. Messrs. OTllien and Dillon have been released from prison, and have declared against Mr. Parnell. Sir Henry Drummond Wolff has been appointed British Minister at Bucharest. London, 2nd August.{From the Pinang Gazette.) - 378 words
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Article662 1891-08-08 4 (From our Exchanges.) London 2 6th July—A. telegram was received here to-day, stating that the Emperor William, who is touring in Norway, has injured his knee, through having slipped on tho deck of ins ueht, the Hohenzollern. His Majesty will require to rest for some time. Mr.662 words
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249 1891-08-08 4 St Petersburg, 23 rd July. —The Frencli squadron arrived off Gronstadt to-dq^ and was met and escorted into port by a number of Russian vessels. The reception was carried out with great splendour and made a brilliant spectacle. During the stay of the squadron,249 words
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Article1417 1891-08-08 4 Mr. A. W. S. O Sullivan has been appointed to be a Magistrate for the Settlement of Penang. Mr. E. L. Brockman has been appointed to act as District Officer, Bukit Mertajam, and Coroner for Province Wellesley. An examination of all the P W. D. apprentice Overseers1,417 words
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Advertisement158 1891-08-08 4 WANTED .—An AssistantEditor to help the ManagingProprietor in the regular byweekly publication of this paper. Must be a good Scholar and able to write a leader, if required. Preference will be given to a gentleman already acquainted with the affairs of this Colony. Honorarium according to qualifications and ability for158 words
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Article2449 1891-08-08 5 First Day, Thursday, 6th August. In spite of Lite depression which.prevails amongst all sections of the community at the present time, Penang' awoke from her lethargy on Thursday Vast, and, forgetful of all the cares, sorrows and difficulties which surround her, pulled herself together for an enjoyable2,449 words
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Article1554 1891-08-08 5 The Russian refugees who have sought refuge iu the Holy Land are reported to be iu a pitiable plight. They arrive at Jerusalem at the rate of from 209 to 300 families per week, almost all being utterly destitute; aud as uo provision has beeu made for them they1,554 words
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Advertisement1123 1891-08-08 6 GOVERNMENT OP PERAK. 1. TENDERS will be received up to noon Oil the 15th August, 1891, for Government Notificat' renting the following Farms, from the Ist January, 1892 Tenders will be received un m General. on the 15th August, 1801 f or *****1 2. Opium duty Farm. Three years. ie1,123 words
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Advertisement1065 1891-08-08 7 McLARTY COMPANY, Jelegraphic Address: CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, ]Jead Pffice: "McLfIRTY, Penang” stjhveyohs no. 30, beach street, tH UE'S A. 1. CODE (1887.) AND PENANG. “A* B- C.”, 4th Kclition. (ON TRACTORS, general Manager pßl vlxe codes. BRANCHES AT THAIPINS, BATU GAJAH ANB SINGAPORE. F- M- McL ASTY, u.I.u.E. WE1,065 words
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Advertisement619 1891-08-08 8 RANEEGUNGE EIRE CLAY ESPLANADE HOTEL. POTTERY WORKS. f i (LATE EASTERN HOTEL) Having been appointed Agents for the V Raneegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, we are prepared to enter contracts for the undermentioned I this hotel, which has been thoroughly SALT GLAZED, STONEWARE PIPES AH sizes Iron -2” to619 words
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Advertisement203 1891-08-08 8 INDIAN RUBBER sTAMpT Of every descTqdh* nnilll 4 011 the latest improved f tu,e 'l with the most recent] an<l chinery. enteU nia. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. Orders can be executed within 2i hours after receipt. A. KAUXFUSS Co No. 9, Beach Street. 2 BOON TEK co7~ Q* 9 Lied elt203 words
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