The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 29 August 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-08-29 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 Cents. yOL. 111. PENANG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1891. No- 225.26 words
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Advertisement896 1891-08-29 1 lie .j^ e xuauranoe Company. 'I BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. j North china insurance co.,Lta. KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. TaZTSoZoo' NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. MARINE INSURANCE. tntenaed Sotting anti expected Arrival of Steamers. T e undersißlleahavingl eena ppoint THE undersigned have been appointed ed Agents for the above Company896 words
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Article1014 1891-08-29 2 It is an open question whether °ur modern system of Education is harmful or otherwise. Of course, it will be understood that we are referring to the system in vogue in the Straits Settlements, more particularly, although our remarks will apply equally well to the universal1,014 words
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Article465 1891-08-29 2 Sir John Goode’s new Harbour Scheme, which will shortly be laid before the Legislature, does not command our unqualified approbation. Firstly, because, should ever the much-talked of railway from Singora to Kulim become an accomplished fact, the scheme will not meet the requirements of the465 words
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704 1891-08-29 2 Intense enthusiasm, telegraphs tlio Times' correspondent, continues to be shown in connection with the visit of Lite French fleet to Cronstadt. Steamers ply daily from there, and are always filled with passengers, who cry “Vivo la France 5 till they are hoarse as they pass704 words
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Advertisement262 1891-08-29 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED evkev weiixbsdav and S ATP ItII AY. Kh TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 3 Half-year ,i j Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN Al 4 REAR S 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment262 words
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705 1891-08-29 3 The following letter from Mr. W. H. Read appears in the London and China of the 31st ultimo Dear Sir, —Another letter hasappeared in the Morning Post, dated Singapore, June 10, in which the writer advocates the incorporation of the Native States of the705 words
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Article587 1891-08-29 3 The preliminary Report on the Census of England and Wales shows that the total number of persons returned as living in England and Wales at 12 p.m. on April 5, 1891, was 29,001,018. This shows an increase of 3,026,572, or of 11'65 per cent,587 words
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Article1293 1891-08-29 3 (From our Exchanges.) Alexandria, August 14.—The six vessels of the Mediterranean fleet which have been lying at this port for the last week have now left here. London, August 15.—The Times, referring to the punishment of the Manipur prisoners, says the Senapati and Tongal General had placed1,293 words
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Article130 1891-08-29 4 Penang, 28th August, 1891. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/2| dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/3J Do. 6 Credits Do. 6 Documentary 3/4 Calcotta, Demand, Bank Its. 225 Do. 30 days s‘ght, Private 228 Bombay, Demand, Bank 225 Do. 30 days s'ght,Private 228 Madras, Demand Bank130 words
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Article364 1891-08-29 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 24 th August. —The Standard publishes a telegram from Shanghai stating that it is expected an amicable arangement between the Powers and China w r ill be arrived at. There are favourable comments in all the French and Russian papers on the recent(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 364 words
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Article1624 1891-08-29 4 The Mails. —The next homeward French Packet from Singapore is timed to leave that port on Tuesday evening, the Ist proximo. Correspondence intended for transmission by this route should be superscribed “By French Packet via Singapore. En Voyage. Lady Clementi Smith arrived here yesterday. By the same1,624 words
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Article581 1891-08-29 4 The performance, for the first time in Penang, of Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera, The Yeoman of the Guard drew fairly largeaudience to the Town Hall on J hursday evening last. The plot of lhe leornan of the Guard is devoid of originality, the very same idea having581 words
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Advertisement228 1891-08-29 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The next meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be a Special Meeting to be held at the Town Hall, at 2. 30. p. m., On Friday, the 4th September. Business 1 To consider and pass a supplemental Budget, No. 3 of 1891. 2 To consider and pass some228 words
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Article420 1891-08-29 5 Correspondent% arc requested to authenticate their letters aiul to favour us, confidentially, •wiiW tlieir Haute». We do not hold ourselves responsible for the «pinions expressed by our Correspondents. BLACKBALLING. To the Editor of the Straits Independent Sir. —l liear that some individual, whose name is unknown, has been attempting420 words
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Article96 1891-08-29 5 [By our own Lunatic.] Sir John Goode said he could, and he swore lo improve the approach to our shore: The result of the scheme, Will be land, where a dream Never dreamed of its being before. Penang is Pinangyou may bet— At least, so avers the96 words
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941 1891-08-29 5 By an “Orang-Outang.” Wad that God the gift ha gie’us To soe oursel’s as others see us.” The gentleman of the Oriental Hotel, upon whose shoulders my mantle of fame has descended, and who, because he has been taken for me, lias set me up a941 words
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Article1199 1891-08-29 5 The following are the Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 7th August 1891: Present —The Hon’ble A. M. Skinner, c. m. g., President Capt. Cameron, r. k.; The llon’ble D. Comrie F. M. McLarty, Esq. and R. A. P Hogan, Esq. 1. The1,199 words
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Article772 1891-08-29 6 The ex Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro, who is at Vichy, France, is dangerously ill- Dr. Motta Naia, the ex-Ern-peror’s private physician, summoned Dr. Charcot and Dr. Poncot from Paris for an important consultation. Dom Pedro is said to be suffering from an ulcerated wound, and it is feared772 words
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Advertisement298 1891-08-29 6 TO LET. At the back of Messrs. Boon Tek Co.’s Stores, Three large and perfectly dry Goods Stores. Terms moderate. Apply to Messrs. BOON TEK Co., 321 Beach Street. NOTICE. The different Government Farms in Acheen Proper will be let by the Governor of Acheeu at Kota Radja, for the298 words
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Advertisement998 1891-08-29 6 THE COMING EVENT. OPENING NIGHT Government Notification THURSDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER, Am,cations ZTCTTii from ON THE ESPLANADE. dates desirous of entering t), e Gover,!' ment School for Surveyors at 8i HARMSTON and SOM’S Appli^tSou^oSw G REAT LONDON OLYMPIC Officer in charge of the Survey Del!" ROMAN HIPPODROME re3othSept!^hln'”| 891. 0t UtT998 words
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Advertisement866 1891-08-29 7 McLARTY COMPANY, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, EAD P^fice: McLARTY, PENANG SURVEYORS No. 30, BEACH STREET, tH UE'S a. 1. CODE (i 887.) AND PENANG. k,uu°,, CONTRACTORS, qcncral Mana s er: 1 >kl VATU CODES. BRANCHES AT THAIPING, BATU GAJAH AND SINGAPOKE. r M- McI *A.RTY, ULMEWE SUPPLY THE UNDERMENTIONED: Asbestos866 words
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Advertisement591 1891-08-29 8 BANEEGUNGE FIRE OLAY ESPLANADE HOTEL. POTTERY WORKS. 7. r (LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) Having been appointed Agents for the Raneegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, we are prepared to enter contracts for tlie undermentioned:— THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY ca t t f.T AZE D STONEWARE PIPES REPAIRED, DECORATED AND591 words
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Advertisement275 1891-08-29 8 Canton Insurance Office Limited THE undersigned having been Agents for this Office, are a l'I K1 '««I accept Marine Insurance tr) favorable terms, and all r j s u’ fire) on TOBACCO in and f r and Fermenting Sheds on Eslat YIX matra, till arrival in Europe S For full275 words
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