The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 17 January 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1894-01-17 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. Paios 20 Cknts. Prior 20 Cents. VOL. VI. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1894. Ho. 45827 words
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Advertisement902 1894-01-17 1 wortu-Britt-uan*Mercantile BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. the straits insurance lusuvauceCompauy. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. COMPAN^LIMIXED. Tu'pi't’ll “£3,01)0/100. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- established uss. Accumulated Invested Fu»d5...£2,838,118. Intended Saif ins/ and expected Arrival of Steamers* -j'Hli undersigned, being the appointed CAPITAL FULLY SUBSCRIBRD: agents of this Company, are authorized to For.902 words
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Article1517 1894-01-17 2 On Sunday, Iho 7lh insf., the seamen on board tho ships in Penang Harbour were not a little surprised on seeing the s. s. Lady Weld wo: king cargo. Tho Police interfered and stopped it, and we anxiously awaited results, hut wo said nothing, expecting tho1,517 words
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Article1597 1894-01-17 2 The Libel Actions against the Em, tor of the Siam Free Press.” 44 How” and 44 Why they were INSTITUTED. A STRANGE and, at the same time, very vivid light has just been thrown, by one of l he leading home papers, upon the proceedings1,597 words
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Advertisement282 1894-01-17 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. ri'Busnn every mum\ m SATURDAY KYEMIO. -K>> TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, p A YAPLE IN AD VA NOK 12.00 Per Annum v Halt .e*u 4.00 Quarter Single copy twenty eents. 1F PA ID IN A UREA ii S 5 for three mouths, after which t<‘i m t..e paper282 words
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Article533 1894-01-17 3 Among the passengers by the Singapore from Bangkok there arrived Mr. Charles Dunlop, who has spent a considerable time iu the capital of Siam pushing through the Trans Peninsular railway sclime which is to pass through Kedah to Singgora. Tho surveys of this liuo, and also533 words
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Article1490 1894-01-17 3 Rahman and other Rebels Surrender. Tho following important communication appears in tho Straits Limes of tho 12tli instant:—• Pekan, oth January, —The leading Pahang rebels, Ualiman, ltasu, and Mat Kilau have at last definitely decided to surrender themselves to the Government, and they arc1,490 words
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Article687 1894-01-17 4 (Via Australia) London 16th December.—The Egyp- 1 tian authorities have declined to sanction the further expenditure of public money upon the occupation of Egypt by the British Army. The general obstructive action of the Egyptian officials is causing the Home Government some anxiety. Several additional arrests have687 words
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Article855 1894-01-17 4 (From our Exchanges.) London, 5 th January The Luba Office publishes telegrams that have been exchanged between the Viceioy and Lord Kimberley, discussing the sales of Council Bills below the rate ol sixteen pence, and the question o fixing the minimum until December, and meanwhile borrowing in855 words
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Article272 1894-01-17 4 Reuter’s Agency. (From our Exchanges London, loth January —The Earl of Kimberley is better. Five thousand reinforcements have been despatched to Palermo to assist the authorities there in restoring order among the people. The calling out of the reserves caused noting at Mhissa di Carrara. The Anarchists paradedReuter’s Agency. - 272 words
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Article141 1894-01-17 4 Penang, 17bh January, 1594. Rates rale as follows London, Demand, Bank 2/3£ dol Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 2 3| Do. 3 Credits 2/4 France, Demand, Bank F. 285 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 182 Do. 7 days sight, Private 18S Bombay', Demand, Bank 182 Do. 7 days sight, Private141 words
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Article1135 1894-01-17 4 Alail News.— The mails by the French packet Saghalien are expected to reach here on Friday morning. The P. O. mail steamer Ravenna left Colombo for Penang at 4 p. m. ou the 1 Glh instant. Plunger, 1 lie maiden racer, has been bought by Air. J.1,135 words
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Advertisement88 1894-01-17 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICEThe next Ordinary Alerting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the 4 Towm Hall, at 2 30 p. m. On Friday, the 19th January, Business for Meeting 1. —The AJinutes of last Aleeting to be con firmed. 2. —Some hills to be passed. 3. —Statement of Revenue88 words
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Obituary27 1894-01-17 4 DOMESTIC OCCVItnEJVCE DEATH. AJcClosky.— At “Alandale,” Burmali Road, Penang, this morning, GkorQIANA, the dearly beloved wife of James Hucu McClonky, late Colonial Surgeon, Province Wellesley, Straits Settlements.27 words
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Article276 1894-01-17 5 The Wish Father to the Thought. 1 o-day’s Pinang Gazette contains the following paragraph The Representation of Penang. “We learn that Ilia Excellency the Acting Governor does not intend to make any appointments until the arrival of His Excellency the Governor. As Mr. Vermont’s term of office276 words
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Article218 1894-01-17 5 It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to announce tho death of Mrs. MoUlosky, the wife of Doctor McGlosky senr, which took place this morning. Mrs. MoUlosky hud been iii for some days suffering, we believe, from dysenteiy and some affection of the218 words
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130 1894-01-17 5 The Times of Ceylon, in commenting upon tho decision of the Legislative Council of Mauritius to reduce the Miliary Contribution in the hitter Colony, sees but one way in which Ceylon, in common with in Singapore and Hongkong, can in the slightest degree benefit130 words
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77 1894-01-17 5 A correspondent writing fron Sungei Ujong says that the belief is steadily increasing that., «it tm early date, there will probably be propounded a scheme for the confederation of the Native States of the Malay Peninsula. It M stated, also, that the year77 words
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Article604 1894-01-17 5 'The following was found on our table this morning Mr. Editor, —My friend Dauiel (never called Dan) is a very clever kiud of cluip. lie sumptionaly hid himself on the eventful 12th under the table in the Council room of the Chamber of Commerce, and604 words
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Article181 1894-01-17 5 The Siam Free Press, in iis review of the past year, gives the following retrospect of business «it Bangkok European and native trading interests have suffered from tho political troubles as was to bo expected but in this case not near so much as might have181 words
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161 1894-01-17 5 r w j i because to the work it Inis done.— straits Times, Jail. 11. By notice which arrived to day by mail from Hckan, the Pahang Government has cancelled numerous concessions on the ground that these are not being worked as provided by ther w j i because to the work it Inis done.—straits Times, Jail. 11. - 161 words
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Article207 1894-01-17 5 The Exeter Hall Missionary at Work. In concluding a powerfully written article condemnatory of the Matabele Massacres in South Africa, the Sydney Bulletin siiys The truly abject feature of the proceeding is the British snuffle which accompanied the m«ichiue gunaud the massacre the drivel about; tho necessity207 words
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Article121 1894-01-17 5 A favourite sport in Siam is fish-fight-ing. Betting on fish fights is such »i passion with tho Shimese that they will stack, not only all their money ami their goods, but even fclieir wives and children. The right to keep fighting fish is bestowed only by the121 words
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Article149 1894-01-17 5 The following passages have been hooked for the Uolony Per Peninsular and Oriental. Per s s. Parramatta from London, Dec. 21. To Singapore —Miss Uooke, Misa J. Leader, Mr. T. McUluse, Mr. Regiu«ild I’awle, Mr. Plumpton, Mr. Uornehls, and Mr. U. F. Stonor. Per s. s. Britannia149 words
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Article314 1894-01-17 6 —Siam Free Press. Siamese cats are in demand and high in favour. Five were recently exhibited at a cat show at Brussels, and now we see an advertisement in the Straits limes, for two Siamese kittens well marked. Well marked Siamese cats are, however, becoming rare, so much—Siam Free Press. - 314 words
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Article1199 1894-01-17 6 An Alsiician lias just been condemned to one year’s imprisonment, says the Independence Beige, for crying ive la France!” in a village near Strasbourg. This does not look as if the Alsaciaus were being successsfully germauized. Sir Robert Ball, tlie astronomer, asserts that a telegraphic message would occupy ten1,199 words
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Article198 1894-01-17 6 Penang, 17th January, 1804. CENTRAL MARKET. Description. B eef. Soup per catty Cts. 8 Boast Steaks Stew or Curry Meat Ox Tail each 20 Tongue Heart Tripe P er c{iU y Liver PIIKO. >» Pig’s Head Feet Tongue each Fisii. Selangin per catty < Koorow >» Turboh >»198 words
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Article, Illustration371 1894-01-17 6 PROGRAMME OF JANUARY MEETING, 1894. FIRST DAY. Thursday 1 8th January 9 1894. FIRST RACE. Value §lso.—For Maidens. All Horses 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 §lso.—For371 words
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Advertisement147 1894-01-17 6 PENANG TURF GLU3. N 0 T ICE. Rule II of the Lottery Rules made by the Penang Turf Club having been declared illegal i 3 expunged. W. LATHAM COX, Hon. Secretary. Penang, 9th January 1894. 73G NOTICE. WE herewith beg to inform the public that Mr. M. M. Kalinhoff, has147 words
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Advertisement22 1894-01-17 6 PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Mr. J. F. Teufeut, Dental Surgeon, Esplanade Hotel, PENANG. Consultation daily, 9-30 a. m. to 4 p. ni. Fees Moderate.22 words
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Advertisement38 1894-01-17 7 PRITCHARD Co.’s HALF-YEARLY CASH SALE. or MILLINERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY IS NOW ON. Every Article reduced at least 250 o. SOME GOODS ARE BEING OFFERED AT A REDUCTION OF 50 75 o|o FOR CASH. Penang, 10th Jan., 1894.38 words
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Advertisement877 1894-01-17 7 BANDO k Co. co. T A I LO~R S PENANG-SINGAPORE. AND GENERAL OUTFITTER S W e i nl P° r t W ie following No. Beach Street Union Street, wines and spirits. PENANG. All Wines and Spirits imported by us are kept on tap, at our Posada JUST HEOE2VED: Depots877 words
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Advertisement794 1894-01-17 8 Company, limited. ESPLANADE HOTEL. Capital Subscribed $2,000,000. Reserve FuudT. ”SS {LATE EASTERN HOTEL) H«ad Office, Hongkong. n 1 A Secretary, W. 11. Bat, Esq. 'i'bis Hotel which lias been thoroughly repaired, Decorated and aViovlT Coinpanyf are'prepared towclpt newly furnished IS now Open. Marine liisks ufc current rntes# T /#/iw/i n/f794 words
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Advertisement438 1894-01-17 8 Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. Capital Subscribed $2,500,000. Amount Paid-up 500,OQo! Reserve Fund 730,OOo! Head Officb, Hongkong. General Agents, Messes. Jardine, Matheson Co. THE undersigued having been appointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept NJariue Risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to nil eontri. butors438 words
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Article223 1894-01-17 9 We hear on very good authority that the Act ing Gov rrno a has decided to accept Da. W. C. Brown as the nominee of the Chamber of Commerce for the vacant seat in the Legislative Council, and that llis Excellency is prepared to give effect to the Chamber’s223 words