The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 24 January 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1894-01-24 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 Cents. VOL. vi. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1894. No. 45927 words
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Advertisement825 1894-01-24 1 lie 9 Company. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED, tub straits insurance woo. I KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. company, limited. Kcc <^^ A r LINE OF STEAMERS- i established 1833. y JMBiersigned, being the appointed Stuinuf and expected Arrival of Steamers. «(r C ntg a this Company, are authorized to i825 words
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1231 1894-01-24 2 A matter of very considerable importance lias recently come to our notice with reference to the inefficient mode in which ships leaving this port are manned, or rather un-der-manned. It will be remembered that some months ago a movement was inaugurated by some English1,231 words
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Article1583 1894-01-24 2 (London China Express) Friday, December 29. Tfte Court. —The Queen spent Christmas at Osborne, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of York at Sandringham. Her Majesty will spend about a week at Coburg in the spring after her visit to(London $ China Express) - 1,583 words
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Advertisement95 1894-01-24 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED IVEY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY KYENIM. Km TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: P#r Annum 5 1*2.00 Half-year 7.00 Quarter Single eopy twenty cents. Postage, 2 cents extra per copy. IF PAID IN ABEEAB 5 for three months, after which term the paper will only he supplied95 words
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Article664 1894-01-24 3 Tlte Straits dinner, which was held on the 13 ii ulbo., was one of the most successful gatherings of the kiml tiiat has yet taken place. The Company, says the London and China ExpiQss, was more numerous than on any previous occasion, and the whole a664 words
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Article1468 1894-01-24 3 (From Home papers up to Dec., 22.) I’ IIANCK. Active measures continue to be taken by the authorities against suspected Anarchists in Paris and else where. i'iiere is some excitement about the disappearance of M. I'aul iieclus, who is said to lit* seriously compromised by papers found in1,468 words
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Article508 1894-01-24 3 Very few persons in Europe, or elsewhere, says the Yoikutsh Gazette, are aware that human sacrifices are still offered lip in a part of the Russian Empire. The fact is, nevertheless, certain. Among the; Tchuktehis such sacrifices still take place, and seem likely to he practised508 words
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Article136 1894-01-24 4 Penang, 24th Jauuary, 1894. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Rank 2/3| dol. Do. 4 months sight, Dauk 2/3| Do. 3 Credits 2/3§ France, Demand, Bank F. Calc ciTA, Demand, Bank Us. 187 Do. 7 days sight, Private Bombay, Demand, Bank 187 Do. 7 days sight, Private Madras, Demand,136 words
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Article290 1894-01-24 4 Reuter’s Agency. (From our Exchanges) London 17 lh January. —Mr. Secretary Carlisle invites tenders for fifty millions of five per cent, ten year bonds for gold redeemable in coin. A state of siege has been declared iu Province Nassa, Carrara. The Czarina is Buffering from influenza fever. London,Reuter’s Agency. - 290 words
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Article1116 1894-01-24 4 11. E. the Acting Governor, ami 11. EL the JSultan of Johore, returned to Singapore on Sunday afternoon, by the Government steamer Sea Belle, after a three dayT stay over the Races. T. De Cruz arrived from Singapore on Monday morning, to take np the second clerkship1,116 words
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Article86 1894-01-24 4 [Government Gazette Jan. 19) Ilia Excellency tbe Acting Governor has been pleased to appoint Monday, tbe sth February, 1894, to be observed a 9 a Public Holiday, in Singapore and Malacca, instead of Tuesday, the 6bh February, the Auiversary of the SetleOienb of Singapore. Under the provisions of[Government Gazette, Jan. 19) - 86 words
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Article182 1894-01-24 4 An important concession, says the Siani Free Press, has been granted to Mr. Cohen of a large tract of coal bearing country in the neighbourhood of Ghirbi, in the Siamese Malay States north of Penang. The wealth of this coal-bearing district has long been known, and182 words
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545 1894-01-24 4 Penang, says the London and China Express in its issue of the 29th ulto., still seems to be waging its own war as to tbe inattention given to its affairs by the central Government at Singapore. They are now again brought before the public in545 words
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Article91 1894-01-24 4 'The Calcutta Englishman thinks that sufficient evidence has already been recorded by the Opium Commission to satisfy any enquirer of ordinary judgment that the anti-opium case has been refuted, and it confidently expects that the report of the Commission will enable even Mr. Gladstone to make a91 words
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119 1894-01-24 4 It is not only in the Mediterranean hilt also in the Ear East that the junction of the naval forces and liussiu causes uneasiness to Great Britain, reports a Shanghai correspondent of the Cologne Gazette. The Russians have virtually doubled their naval forces119 words
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Advertisement45 1894-01-24 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The next Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Town Hall, at 2 30 p. m. On Friday, the 2ud February (By Order) J. W. UALLIFAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners Municipal Office, Town Hall. Penang, 24ih Jauuary, 1894.45 words
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Article1351 1894-01-24 5 A more than usually gay assemblage witnessed this year’s Spring meeting of the Turf Club. P robably au alarm* i„ir array of patrons assisted in this. In addition to the Actiug-Govarnor and the lb-sident Councillor, 11. 11. the Sultan of Johore, (of not merely local but European1,351 words
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Article64 1894-01-24 5 The Sungei Ujong Estimates for 1894 are published in the Selangor Government Gazette. They fix the revenue at $391,503 against $370,043 estimated for 1893. 'The revenne estimate for this year includes $167,090 from Jelebu. The expenditure for 1891 is given at $377, 274. This sum64 words
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Article491 1894-01-24 5 Siam Free Frees Jau. 12.) Tils Majesty's health still continues Lo afford a subject of discussion, and is a source of anxiety to bis advisers. He is attended, we learn, by a native who lias had seine little instruction under a medical man formerly attached to the AmericanSiam Free Frees Jau. 12.) - 491 words
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Article197 1894-01-24 5 The Indian Government has not given any sign of its intentions with regard to action ou the silver question, telegraphs the Calcutta correspondent of The Times. Meanwhile the opinion is gradually becoming more general that an import duty ou a sliding scale should be imposed forthwith. The197 words
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195 1894-01-24 5 The Daily Telegraph says —lt is credibly stated that Her Majesty’s Government have at length settled what is necessary to be done to meet the uaval requirements of the country at the present critical jancture. Earl Spencer has overcome the economical scruples of the195 words
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227 1894-01-24 5 No slight sensation, says the T Yorld, lias been caused in Berlin by the revelation that the new French Minister to Pekiu is the very M. Gerard, who about fifteen years ago, acted as French lt reato the Empress Augusta, and was afterwards suspected227 words
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Article72 1894-01-24 5 The Professional Cycling Union, with a capital of £6,000, has been formed, with offices at 8, Victoria St., London, S. W. It has for its objects to make professionalism in cycling a legitimate and honourable calling, giving cash prizes, and holding meetings ill various parts of the72 words
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Article147 1894-01-24 5 Th© following passages have beeu booked for tl»o Colony Pick Peninsular and Oriental. Per a. a. Britannia, from London, Jan. s.—To Penang: Mr. and Mrs. W. Bourne, and Mr. J. H. Hawkins.—To Singapore: —Mr. Fulieron, Mr. J. McClure, Mr. J. Black, Mr. VV. 11. Newman, Mr. and147 words
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Article685 1894-01-24 6 The following are the official Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Comissioners held on llie sth January, 1804. Present —J. Y. Kennedy, Esq President W. C. Brown, ,m.d. Kon iSeanq Tat, Esq., J. Gibson, and It. A. I*. Hogan, E q. Absent. —Captain Anderson, r. e.685 words
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1001 1894-01-24 6 Meetings. —Ordinary meetings of the Commissioners were held on tne biii uinl 23rd of the month. Special meetings were held on the same dates, that on the Stii to considei the question of tho rates ior water used for trade purposes, uud that on1,001 words
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Article444 1894-01-24 6 Tlie ngieement between t!• o Australian colonies respecting the defence of Kin# George's Sound is finally ratified. West Australia pays a fourth of tlie total expenses and the other colonies the balance on the basis of population. It is estimated that over 40 railroads havegone into the hands of444 words
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Article216 1894-01-24 6 Penang, 20th January, 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. D Escuimox. Beep.— Soup per catty Cts. 8 Roa sfc 18 Steaks 18 Stew or Curry Meat ~14 Ox Tail each ‘2O Tongue 35 Heart ~25 Tripe per catty 8 Li 'er ]G Vo\ik— J 8 Big’s Head 12 E° e t216 words
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Advertisement81 1894-01-24 6 PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Mr J. F. Tbdfkrt, Dental Surgeon, Esplanade Hotel, PENANG. Consultation daily, 9-30 a. m. to-1 p. in. Fees Moderate. MAHOMED ABRAM, IiEOKER AM) COMMISSION AfiENT, No. 119 Pknang Stbkkt, Pros (o inform the Public that lie will he prepared to call upon any gentleman who may wish to81 words
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Advertisement37 1894-01-24 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. Penang, lOtli Jan., 1894.37 words
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Advertisement792 1894-01-24 7 DAN D 0& Co. gosling co. T A I LOR S PENANG—SINGAPORE. AND GENERAL OUTFITTER We import the following No. 1, Beach Street Union Street, wines and spirits. PENANG. j All Wines and Spirits imported by us are kept on tap, at our Posada, JUST RECEIVED:- Depots in Penang and792 words
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Advertisement804 1894-01-24 8 ESPLANADE HOTEL. Cnpitnl Subscribed §2,000,000. Amount I’niil-np 000,000. i irn II 7,1 IQV'JPPJVT ITOl'HTj} Reserve Fund 750,000. {LA IF JIV-LUM/.J Head Office, TTongkonu. 3 tv 4 1 1 Secretary, \V. 11. lUt, Hsq. This Hotel which has been thoroughly repaired, Decorated and Tte undersigned, Affents for the nnnn nliovo Company,804 words
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Advertisement447 1894-01-24 8 Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. Capital Subscribed §2,500,000. Amount Paid up 500,000. Deserve Fund 730,000. Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Co. THE undersigned having been np. pointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Marine Risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid (o all447 words
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