The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 3 January 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1894-01-03 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. i/moil!20 Cents. Price 2‘> Cents. VOL. YI. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1894. No. 45426 words
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Advertisement838 1894-01-03 1 H, 8 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIShTION COMPANY, LIMITED. ',p‘\!lVnm''rf E iaoo KOMINKLIJKE PAKETVAAPT ’UkATSCHAPPU. compant^mued. Capital £3,000,000. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS* established iss3. Accumulated Invested Fund5...£2,833.118. r»»O/.„ 7 Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. 1 Hl<j undersigned, being the appointed Capital fully Subscribed agents of this Company, are authorized838 words
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161 1894-01-03 2 After careful consideration —Air. Wright will pardon us for giving him credit for such a course of the Colonial Secretary’s letter nnent the recent “election,” (lit? Chairman of the Penang Chamber of Commerce has now called a special general meeting of161 words
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Article903 1894-01-03 2 Theue is very little fco he said in favour of the year that has just come to a close, as far is this Colony i 3 concerned, and still less to be expected from that upon which we have now entered. 1893 is a903 words
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646 1894-01-03 2 Tim proprietors of all iho minor public houses in Singapore have, we are informed, presented a peti t.ion to 11. F. the Acting Governor, praying that llule No 9, made on the 9i h November last, for the management of Houses licensed under section646 words
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Article595 1894-01-03 2 The following letter to the Fffi'or nppeurs in the Straits Times of the 291! i uU.o. London 2 8th November. Stir —Somewhere about. a year auro, when writing about the health of the Troops in the Straits Settlements, you qualified some595 words
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Advertisement176 1894-01-03 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PCliUSilKii EVHI WKOMSSSt.Vi AMI MTII! MV ETEXIMi. K>* TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE Per Annum t 2.00 m Half-year “o*> Quarter Single copy twenty cents. IF I*A 11) IN AItKEA K 5 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment176 words
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Article762 1894-01-03 3 E. r C. Egress» Many years ago two Straits Settlements residents were discussing the probability of the railway invading the Malay Peninsula. “A railway in Malacca said the one in reply to the somewhat sanguine forecast of ids companion, to whom a line from Singapore to CalcuttaE. r C. Egress» - 762 words
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728 1894-01-03 3 An American View. The belief that the power most threatened by the Franco-Russian alliance is England and not the Triple Alliance is rapidly growing. It is in Egypt, the Indian frontier, iu Tamper, or in some other region of international questions that the new influence728 words
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Article99 1894-01-03 3 The Hongkong Daily Press in commenting upon the telegram that Lord Herschell’s Committe is considering the t n question of rendering the Japanese Yen a legal tender iu that colony, says it is doubtful whether yens will he available much longer. It is reported99 words
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Article590 1894-01-03 3 (Via Australia.) London, 2 nd December. —An extraordinary outbreak of rowdysm has occurred among tho undergraduates at Christchurch College, Oxford. The students, all of whom had received invitations to a hall at Blenheim Palace in connection with the coming of age of the young Duke of Marlborough,590 words
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Article709 1894-01-03 3 From our Exchanges.) London, 19 th December. —ln the House |of Commons last night the East Indian Loan Bill was read a third time without a divisiou. A long discussion took place, in tho the course of which Mr. Leonard Courtney said that tho Special Committee, when709 words
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Article145 1894-01-03 4 I’knang, 3rd January, 1894. Rates rule as foliates London, Demand, Hank 2 3 dol. Do. 4 months night, Hank 2 3.| to2/3| Do. 3 Credits 2/31 Fkancic, Demand, Bank F. 295 Calcutta, Demand, Bank lis. 180 Do. 7 days sight, Private 186 Bombay, Demand, Hank. 100 Do. 7 days145 words
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Article183 1894-01-03 4 Reuter’s Agency. (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, Ist January. —The Chief Justice of Hongkong (Fielding Clarke, L.L.8.) has been knighted. Mr. Johnston, the British Commissioner at Z tmbesi, has resigned owing to difference with Mr. Cecil Rhodes. It is believed that the Government intend to apply the closureReuter’s Agency.; (From the Pinang Gazette.) - 183 words
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Article1784 1894-01-03 4 Postal Notice. The M. M. mail steamer Occanien, h ft Colombo for Singapore, at 9 a. m. on the 29th ultimo. The P. O. mail steamer Malica, left Colombo for Penang at 11 |>. m. on the 31st ultimo. A t ten lion is drawn to the1,784 words
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Article204 1894-01-03 4 The following telegrams, forwarded by ]\lr. J. B. Robertson, appear iu our Singapore contemporaries Calcutta 23th December In tlie Golf contest for the ChampionHhip, played at Calcutta and Uutn Dum, Mr. J. B. Robertson, the represeutatve of the Singapore Golf Club was secotd. Mr. Robeitson204 words
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Advertisement164 1894-01-03 4 PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. A General Meeting of the Club will be held on Friday, 12th January, at 6.30 A M.j on the Race Comae. BUSINESS:Alteration of Rules. (1.) Omission of Rule 72. (2) Rule 32. After Course add Consolation.” (3 Rule 26. Lust line but oneoinit In Penang/* W.164 words
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Advertisement51 1894-01-03 4 NOTICE. WE herewith beg to inform the public that Mr. M. M. Kalinhoff, has from this day joined our Firm. Our office will in future be in Beach Street, No. 23, where the general Forwarding, Transhipment and Commission Agency will be conducted. J. M. GOLDENBERG Co. Penang, Ist Jan., 1894-51 words
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129 1894-01-03 5 Lim Lknq Cukak vs. F. C. Bkkgkk. Tl.e new trial of this onse, which, owing to tlie number and position of the witnesses which will be culled, pro mines to bo rather interesting, is fixed for Thursday, the lltli insfc. Mr. 0. 13. Buckley, of129 words
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433 1894-01-03 5 Thus the Weekly Topicist of the Singapore Free Fiess, on the occasion of the Penang Cricket team’s viait to the Southern Settlement:— The invasion and the vi lories of the Penang team are the only topics we discuss as we slowly convalesce from our festivities. To433 words
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358 1894-01-03 5 (Powell and Co’s Circular In a general way the year 1803 lma not witnessed any important change in the position of the market for house property. There have been few transactions, but these, however, include two or three large sales of property358 words
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315 1894-01-03 5 The Chinese Consul-General at Singapore has been making inquiries to ascertain why so few of Ins countrymen who emigrated to the Straits care to return to China. The following, which we recommend to the careful attention of every Chinaman who is now enjoying315 words
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Article204 1894-01-03 5 Tlie following passages liavo been booked for tlie Colony Picu Peninsular and Oriental. Per s. s. Himalaya, from London, Dec. 8. —To Penang:— Mr. 11. D. Dulmn, Mr. L. E. Wolferstan, and Mr. S. M» Gregory.—To Singapore: Mr. nud Mrs. A. M. Zorab, Mr. J. Skene Gueritz,204 words
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Article109 1894-01-03 5 The following account, for the Month of November, 1893, has been forwarded l»y the Managers of Hie under-mentioned Bunks, duly certified by them, for publication iu the Government Gazette. Ayep.age Amount op Bank Notes in Circulation. Singapore. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, §1,257,200109 words
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Article520 1894-01-03 5 Hero is a fine life for tho brainworker,” which we, poor journalists, undoubtedly lire. Personally, we have long been seeking »1 billet of that kind, but have nevei* been able to find it, especially in the Straits, where, in addition to being subjected to the520 words
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Article1271 1894-01-03 5 The visit of M. le Myre de Vilers to Tonkin appears, says the Siam Free Press, to have been fruitful of something more than banquets, punches, and patriotic speeches. The French Envoy struck a deeper chord in his patriotic speeches when dwelling upon the necessity of1,271 words
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Article862 1894-01-03 6 It is rumoured that Lord Lansdowne is to bo made Duke of Kerry on Ins return to Lui'lam 1. 11 is Excellency lias extensive estates in that country. The Tinlo river in Spain is reputed to possess remarkable qualities. It.s waters ure yellow as t he topaz, harden the862 words
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Article194 1894-01-03 6 Penang, 3rd Jaunary 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. Description. Beef. s<» n p p er cat, y Cta Roast Steaks Stew or Curry Meat Ox Tail ea<m f" Tongue Heart >* Tripe per ci%tty Liver Pork. Pig’s Head Tongue eacli Fish.— Selangin... P ol% lvoorow Tnrboh Chincharoo »> Plata, Ghunah194 words
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Article, Illustration390 1894-01-03 6 PROGRAMME OF JANUARY MEETING, 1894, FIKST DAY. Thursday, IS lh January, 3894, FIRST RACE. Yahjk §l5O. —Foi- Maidens. All ITorses that have never won a race on any course, Griffin, Jump and Roadster Races excepted. Weight per scale. Distance 1 mile. Entrance $7. SECOND RACE. Value $199.390 words
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Advertisement22 1894-01-03 6 PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Mr. J. F. Tkdfkrt, Dental Surgeon, Esplanade Hotel, PENANG. Consultation daily, 9-30 a. m. to 4 p. m. Fees Moderate.22 words
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Advertisement183 1894-01-03 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. THE revision of Assessment Lists for houses and lands within the Municipality of George Town, Penang, for the year 1894 having been completed, and the Municipal Comissioners having certified in terms of section 91 of The Municipal Ordinance 1887 that no valid objection has been made to the183 words
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Advertisement71 1894-01-03 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. APPLICATIONS for the appointment of Assistant Fitter at a salary of $25 per month will he received by the undersigned up to 12 noon, on Friday, the sth proximo. Applications should he endorsed Application for appointment of Assistant l itter.” Canvassing will render candidates liable to be disqualified.71 words
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Advertisement1370 1894-01-03 7 PRITCHARD CO., DANDO Go. gosling co. 15, BEACH STREET. TAM OD Q PENANG—SINGAPORE. TAILORING DEPARTMLNT. M 'and ,M!,:SS «OATIXGS- GENEEAL OUTFITTERS. We import the following:Mohair Coatings, Brown Drabs and Greys. wtengFlorid No. 1, Beach Street Union Street, wines and spirits. .SISSwSi. PENANG. All Wines and Spirits imported by mere, and1,370 words
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Advertisement814 1894-01-03 8 Company, Limited. ESPLANADE HOTEL. Capital Subscribed §2,000,000. iSErSr?.. (late eastern hotel) Head Office, llonckong. Secretary, \V. U. Ray, Esq. Tliis Hotel which Las been thoroughly repaired, Decorated and The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to accept newly furnished, IS UOW open. Marine Risks at current rates. All814 words
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Advertisement439 1894-01-03 8 Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. Capital Subscribed §2,500,000. Amount Paid-up 500,000. Reserve Fund 730,000. Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Co. THB undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Marine Risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all contributors of439 words
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