The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 13 January 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1894-01-13 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 Cents. VOL. VI. PENANG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1894. No. 45727 words
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Advertisement874 1894-01-13 1 Nortn-Britun and Mercantile BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. THE STRAITS INSURANCE Insurance-Company. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. COMPAN^limitbd. m e3,ooofioo: NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- established iss3. Accumulate» Invested Fuad5...£2,838,118. Intended Sailinff and e.vjfectedArrival of Steamers THE undersigned, being the appointed Capital fully Subscribed: Agents of this Company, are authorized to For.874 words
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1016 1894-01-13 2 Yesterday afternoon a special general meeting of the members of the Chamber of Commerce was held to consider the letter received by the Chairman from the Acting-Co-lonial Secretary with reference to the recent election.” The Wise Men of the East,” having duly assembled, Mr.1,016 words
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307 1894-01-13 2 “Victory!” sings out the Pina» g Gazette with reference to a telegram which we publish in another column, conveying the news that Lord RIPON considers a Royal Commission on the grievances of Penang unrequired. Defeat of THE 3,951 AND THEIR LEADER,” WouUI, we307 words
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Article879 1894-01-13 2 Referring to certain remarks made by a Bangkok contemporary on the posoibilities of English policy towards the Slates in the Malay Peninsula not under British protection, the London fy China Express says Practically speaking, it would scarcely matter at all to Siam whether these States879 words
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Advertisement139 1894-01-13 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. K>* TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE P®r A nuurn Half-year 7.00 Quarter 400 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN Alt BEAR 5 for three months, after which torm the paper will only he supplied on payment of the arrear.139 words
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Article2903 1894-01-13 3 The following letter from Mr. A. Iliittenbach to the Members of the Chamber of Commerce has been circulated GbntLKMKN, —With a view to the meeting tlnit Inis been called in connection with the election, for the 12th instant, it will not be out of place if I2,903 words
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Article132 1894-01-13 3 Mr. Gr aves goes down to Malacca on Thursday to start with the survey of the proposed Malacca railway to NeguSembilau. It will take about four months to complete this operation. We understand that Mr. Kinoh, partner of Messrs. Grassi Brothers, the Bangkok contractors who have the132 words
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Article661 1894-01-13 4 (From our Exchanges.) Txmdon,3oth December. —In tlie House of Commons lust night Mr. Labouchere asked whether Mr. Gladstoue had observed tlie report of the -Egyptian Legislative Council, which hud expressed a desire that Egypt should be relieved of the British Army of occupation, and that ItiaZ Pasha661 words
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Article141 1894-01-13 4 Penang, 13th January, 1894. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 2/3£ dol. Do. 4 months sight, Bauk 2 3j f Do. 3 Credits 2/3 j Franck, Demand, Bank F. 286 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 182 Do. 7 days sight, Private 184£ Bom bait, Demand, Bank 182 Do. 7141 words
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Article488 1894-01-13 4 Kkutkr’s Agency. (From the Pinang Gazette London, 10 th January. The Parish Councils Bill has passed through coinmil tee. British marines have landed at Honolulu to protect the legation in the event of troubles. Rioting lias occurred at Coral o* in tlie province of Bari the troops firedKkutkr’s Agency.; (From the Pinang Gazette ) - 488 words
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Article1528 1894-01-13 4 very Rieiifc source ot reveuuo. Indian Engineering. HisExcellkncy ihe Acting-Governor, who is expected here, ou Thursday morning, in company of U. LI. the Sultan of Johore, Lo he present at the Races, will be away from Singapore for about three weeks, and will only return to thevery Rieiifc source ot reveuuo.— Indian Engineering. - 1,528 words
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266 1894-01-13 5 A NOTH KB PbOTBST. The following protest, signed by Messrs. J. Leith YVemyss and A. Friederichs, has been lodged with the Secretary of the Chamber of Courmerce Penang, 13th Jan., 1894. W. Allen, E>q., Secretary, Chamber of Commerce. Dear Sir, —Wi 11 you kindly enter266 words
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Article182 1894-01-13 5 The final tie of the Handicap, which has been in progress for some time at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel was concluded tliis evening-, just* before we were going to press. Mr. Farrer*Baynes and Mr. It. Butler were the fighting cocks, and victory was secured by the first182 words
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Article851 1894-01-13 5 (Correspondents are requested to authenticate their letters, and to favour us, confidentially, ivith their names if they do not ivish to have them published We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our Correspondents.) The Race Lotteries. The Editor, Straits Independent. Sir, —With reference to the851 words
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150 1894-01-13 5 —Siam Free Press. We give with all reserve, a report that 11 is Majesty is seriously indisposed and confined to bis bed. That this should be so at so critical a time iu the affairs of Sium is deeply to be lamented. So—Siam Free Press. - 150 words
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Article359 1894-01-13 5 We reproduce ti e following from the columns of the Straits Produce lor the edification of such of our readers us have not had the opportunity of perusing this piquante publication The Penang Election. I reside in Pulo Piuang, aud my name is Truthful James; 1 am a359 words
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Article282 1894-01-13 5 Penang, Nov., 20.—4 p m. —B n elected —majority one. JdcL—ty jubilant. Penang, Nov. 20. 130 p.m. —Hut—— b—h elected—majority one. McL—ty furious. Penang, Nov. 21. G p m. —The Penang Gazette styles Hut—b—li Honourable. General surprise. Legal proceedings. McL—ty lying low. Penang, Dec. I.—Cl—ton and A—s put282 words
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Article245 1894-01-13 5 Hongkong Telrgrajth We note that our enterprising friend Mr. Aruot lieiil of the Straits Times has taken to printing on the wrappers in whiclt lie semis his rag* fortli to the worhl, the impudent falsehood that the Straits Times has t!ie largest ciroulatiou of any newspaper! Hongkong Telrgrajth. - 245 words
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Article400 1894-01-13 6 —Madras Times. Danqsr Ahead. The Government of India hns circualed notes prepared by Mr. W. N. FitzGibbon, Her Majesty’s Consul at Hankow, on t lie working of the Hankow Cotton Mill. From these it appears that yarn and cloth manufactured at the mill were placed for—Madras Times. - 400 words
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298 1894-01-13 6 We (Times of Ceylon) have good reason for slating that the officer who will have charge of the Northern Arm Works will, in all probability, bo Mr. John Rostock, of Horsham, Sussex, England, as it has long been known here that lie298 words
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Article756 1894-01-13 6 It is stated that the intrinsic value of the presents which Admiral Avellau received during the visit of the Russian fleet to Frauce was not less than £140,000. The Mayor of Colombo, says mi Indian contemporary, cherishes the hope of getting local tramways worked by electricity. Having that, it756 words
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Article200 1894-01-13 6 PknanQ; 13th January, 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. Description. B eef. Soup per cully Cts. 8 Roast iq Steaks >» Stew or Curry Meat Ox Tail each Tongue Heart Tripe per catty Liver Prko. Pig’s Head >» Feet Tongue each Fisii. Selangin V er »> j” Koorow Turboli Chincliaroo Plata200 words
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Article, Illustration403 1894-01-13 6 PROGRAMME OF JANUARY MEETING, 1394. 1) FIRST DAY. Thursday 1 8th January t 1891. FIRST RACE. Value $l5O. —For Maidens. All Rorses that have never won n race on any course, Griffin, Jump and Roadster ces excepted. Weight per scale. 1);*. tance 1 mile. Entrance $7. SECOND403 words
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Advertisement147 1894-01-13 6 PENANG TURF GLUB. N OTIC E. Rule II of the Lottery Rules made by the Penang Turf Club having been declared illegal is expunged. W. LATHAM COX, Hon. Secretary. Penang, 9th January 1894. 736 NOTICE. WE herewith beg to inform the public that Mr. Al. AI. Kalinhoff, has from this147 words
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Advertisement22 1894-01-13 6 PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Mr J. F. Tkufkkt, Dental Surgeon, Esplanade Hotel, PENAN&. Consultation daily, 9,30 a. m. to 4 p. m. Fees Moderate,22 words
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Advertisement37 1894-01-13 7 PRITCHARD Co.’s HALF-YEARLY CASH SALE. OP MILLINERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY IS NOW ON. Every Article reduced at least 250|0. SOME GOODS ARE BEING OFFERED AT A REDUCTION OF 50 75 o|o FOR CASH. Pbnang, 10th Jan., 1894.37 words
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Advertisement853 1894-01-13 7 DANDO CO. CO. TAILORS PEN AN G—SIN GAPORE. AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. We import the following No. 1, Beach Street Union Street, wines and spirits, PENANG. All Wines and Spirits imported by us are kept on tap, at our Posada JUST RECEIVEDDep6ts in Penang and Singapore. AN ASSORTMENT OF ELLWOOD’S SUN853 words
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Advertisement767 1894-01-13 8 Tbe Limited. ESPLANADE HOTEL. Capital Subscribed §2,000,000. nmr C™K“ P SStSSS: I (late eastern uoiel.) TLi, Hotel whiolt I.M been thoroughly ropuirrf. Decorated and Tlie undersigned, Agents for Hie newlv furnished, 13 HOW openlitiove Company, are prepared to accept J “TKXi uheth.r Three heinute, while from the Landing Stage. Faring767 words
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Advertisement436 1894-01-13 8 Canton Insurance Capital Subscribed §2,500,000 Amount Paid-up 50o|ooo* Reserve Fond 730’0Q0! Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Co. THE undersigned having been pointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Marine Risks a; current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all contributors of business, whether436 words
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