The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 15 August 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1891-08-15 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PU LISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. pmcß 20 Cents. Price 20 Cents VOL. Hl* PJNANG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1891. No- 222.27 words
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Advertisement813 1891-08-15 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. Nortu CUma lasura ce Co Ltd KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. T NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- MARINE INSURANCE. Cautou insurance Office Limited. Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. T he undersigned having been appoint- ed Agents for the above Company aro For. Will sail.813 words
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Article20 1891-08-15 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE Birth. —Oil the 14th instant, at Bideford Lodge, Penang, the wife of Thomas Gawthoune, Esq., of a Daughter.20 words
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Article1418 1891-08-15 2 It is with a feeling of the deepest sadness and despondency that we record the vote Jjy which 68 members of the House of Commons have been able to stifle the remonstrances that were made to the British Government in protestation against the act of spoliation1,418 words
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7034 1891-08-15 2 On July 13, oil the vote for the Colonial Office coming up for discussion, Mr. D. De Lisle moved to reduce the vote by £3OO, in order to call attention to the despatch of Feb. 10 as to s Singapore. lie proposed to7,034 words
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Advertisement207 1891-08-15 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Kh TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Ter Annum 15.00 Half-year 800 Quarter 4.50 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN A lilt EAR S 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the207 words
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Article388 1891-08-15 5 tlier important feature, as far as n t I 10 future of tiiese Settlements is f ar IS -,iotl, of the discussion that took c ncer j' n the House of Commons on the ultimo, was the renewed statement Sanmel Smith, the Member for jf. jre who388 words
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Article1183 1891-08-15 5 (Home papers up to July 17.) France. —The anniversary of the talcing of the Bastille was celebrated in Paris on the 14th inst. with the usual popular rejoicings. President Carnot held a review of the garrison of Paris at Longcliatnps, which differed in no way from its1,183 words
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Article327 1891-08-15 5 Writing from Amsterdam, July 15, the correspondent of the L. fyC.E. reports The Court continues at Het Loo, and the Queen Regent has received iu audience during the past week several dignitaries to consult with them about the solution of the Ministerial crisis. The Minister of State Mr. Heemskerk,327 words
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Article204 1891-08-15 5 The Russian papers, says the Journal de la Chambre de Commerce de Constantinople, are eagerly discussing the way and means of realisation of the gigantic railway undertaking in Siberia, as well as the considerable advantages which it promises. In their opinion it will be the means of204 words
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Article169 1891-08-15 5 The Republique Francalse, in speaking of the pacification of Tong-King, says that the French have the goodwill of the Tsung-li-Yauaeu, but it is not so sure that they have that of the Viceroys of Yuuuau and Kwang-si. Wheu one reflects on the power of these Viceroys169 words
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Article210 1891-08-15 5 On the 30th June, in the House of Commons, Admiral Field asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, seeing that the Legislative Council of Hong Kong have recently passed an Ordinance placing restrictions on the working of ships’cargoes in that harbour on Sundays210 words
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Article337 1891-08-15 5 A writer in a trade journal in Holland draws attention to the fact that since tobacco from Deli first reached the market in 1866, no less than three hundred million guilders worth of that article has found buyers in Holland up to the realisation of the337 words
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Article126 1891-08-15 6 Penang, 14th August, 1891. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/21 dollar Do. 4< months sight, Bank 3/3$ Do. 6 Credits 3/4| Do. 6 Documentary 3/4j Calcutta, Demand, Bank Us. 224,j Do. 30 days sight, Pri vate 227 Bombay Demand, Bank 2212Do. 30 days sight,Private 227 Madras, Demand126 words
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Article281 1891-08-15 6 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 7th August. —Parliament has been prorogued. It is believed that there will be another session before it is dissolved. Lord Salisbury has declined to parley with reference to the evacuation of Egypt, and lias told the Turkish Ambassador that the time is inopportune.(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 281 words
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Article1159 1891-08-15 6 (From our Exchanges.) t London 30 th July. —The Times' Paris correspondent states that intrigues are proceeding to induce the Sultan to depose Tewfik Pasha, the Khedive, as an accomplice in prepetuatiug British rule, in Egypt. Madras 30 th July. —Sanction has been accorded to Surgeon-Major King's1,159 words
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Article947 1891-08-15 6 [London fy China Express, 17th July.) Thk Court. —The events in connection with the visit of the German Emperor have again occupied attention. The reception of his Majesty in the City can only be described as enthusiastic and brilliant. Ilis speech at tho Guildhall was a[London fy China Express, 17th July.) - 947 words
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Article1843 1891-08-15 6 The next homeward French Packet from Singapore is timed to leave that port on Tuesday evening, the 18th instant. Correspondence intended for transmission by this route, should he superscribed “By French Packet, via Singapore." The tenders for the Penang Opium and Spirit Farms were opened to-day hy1,843 words
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Advertisement51 1891-08-15 6 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 for51 words
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Article479 1891-08-15 7 The Appointment of a Paid President” to our Municipality. Dear Mr. Editor, I Lave been waiting- with my usual patience for some one to do tLe ‘‘Paternal,” and distribute the usual blessings on all concerned in the appointment of a Paid President” to our Municipality but even Ttiy patience479 words
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Article1911 1891-08-15 7 The following are the Alinutes of a meeting of the Alunicipal Commissioners held on the 24tli Julv 1891: Present —The non’ble A. AI. Skinner, c. M. a., President Capt. Cameron, r. k.; F. AI. AlcLarty, Esq.; and R. A. P. Hogan, Esq. The minutes of the last meeting1,911 words
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Advertisement516 1891-08-15 8 GOVERNMENT OF PERAK. 1. TENDERS will be received u 3 to noon on the 15th August, 1891, foi renting the following Farms, from tbl Ist January, 1892 General. 2. Opium duty Farm. Three years. Coast and Lower Perak. 3. Coast Farm, including the Farms of Opium, Chandu, Spirit, Gambling, P&wnbroking516 words
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Advertisement519 1891-08-15 8 Government Notification, Tenders will be received nn in ou the loth August, 1891 for the follow,„ K Farm, for three from Ist January 1892 1 Penang. Opium Farm. Spirit Farm. The Dindings. Opium Farm. Spirit Fa™. Malacca. Opium Farm. Spirit Farm. 2. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary,519 words
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Advertisement878 1891-08-15 9 McLARTY COMPANY, j elE graphic CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, )lead Pffice: McLarty, Penang surveyors no. 30, ‘beach street, thU e'S A. 1. CODE (1887.) AND PENANG. tt 13. C.*% 4th Edition.. CONTRACTORS, general Manager PRIVATE CODES. BRANCHES AT THAIRING, BATH GAJAH AND SINGAPORE. P M McLARTY MJM K WE SUPPLY878 words
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Advertisement614 1891-08-15 10 CLAYrfANEEGUNGE &RE ESPLANADE HOTEL. POTTERY WORKS. (LITE EASTERN HOTEL.) Haviug been appointed Agents Cor tlio V Raneegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, woaro prepared to enter contracts for tlio undermentioned THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SALT GLAZED, STONEWARE PIPES REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY All sizes from 2 to 24614 words
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Advertisement186 1891-08-15 10 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS JItoZLtZ SSS?"*' 32£ "«> E2»2 Charges Exceedingly Moderate. Orders can be executed within Si hoUrs after receipt. A. KAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 0 BOON TEK CO. 27, Beach Street ESTABLISHED 1862 SUIB-CILANDLBm, COMMISSION AGENTS, GENERAL MERCHANTS AND STORE-KEEPERS. 33 GOON YEN FRIENDS SHIP- CHANDLERS, COMMISSION186 words
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