The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 10 February 1894
1894-02-10
1
8
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitsindependent
The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
-
Title Section27 1894-02-10 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. Pams 20 Cents. Price 20 Cents. VOL. VI. PENANG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1894. No. 46227 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement802 1894-02-10 1 Wort iMt^lToeamStu^ utlle BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. THE STRAITS INSURANCE KQMINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSOHAPPIJ. companvumited. Capital £B,o<>o,o<>o. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS* established 1833. Accumulate»» Invested umjs... Intended Sailing and exceeded Arrival of Steamers. I THE undersigned, being the appoint©»! 1 lll 1 Capital fully Subscribed: agents of this Company,802 words
-
-
102 1894-02-10 2 We are glad to bo able to state that the llon. J. M. B. Vermont has been re-appointed as a member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements. It noiv only requires another member—the gentleman whoso name has been before the public102 words
-
Article623 1894-02-10 2 The Ilon’ble W. C. Brown the other day despatched to His Excellency Sir Charles Mitchell, our new Governor, the following telegram “Public of this Settlement cgi\ gmtulate you on assuming office of Governor To which llis Excellency sent the following reply: Many thanks for your623 words
-
Article978 1894-02-10 2 The following letter from Mr. A. Hottknbach appears in the Straits Times of the sth instant:— To the Editor. Sir, —Originally the Straits and Hongkong asked jointly for the British dollar; at that time, the desirability for fixity of exchange had not been faced as yet.978 words
-
Article2197 1894-02-10 2 (London 8p China Express.) Friday, January 5. The Court. The Queen is at Osborne. The Duke of York has been unable to accept the invitation to himself and the Duchess form the Australian colonies 0 visit those dominions, owing to family reasons. Parliament. —In the House(London 8p China Express.) - 2,197 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement163 1894-02-10 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVEN IK. KX TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE TN ADVANCE: r«r Annum 5 12.00 Half-year 7.00 Quarter Single copy twenty cents. Postage, 2 cents extra per copy. AH subscriptions are considered to be running until formally cancelled. IF PAID IN AUHEAR 5 for163 words
-
-
Article2078 1894-02-10 3 [From Home papers up to Jan 12.) France. —The French police continue their pursuit of Anarchists in various parts of the country. In Paris numerous arrests have been made. At Lyons twenty-four persons known to hold Anarchist views have been arrested, and domiciliary visits paid to the lodgings2,078 words
-
Article137 1894-02-10 4 Pena no, 10th February, 1894. Rates rule us follows London, Demand, Bank dol. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 22} Do. 3 Credits 2/2|-J France, Demand, Bank F. 272 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Us. 180-187 Do. 7 days sight, Private 190 Bombay Demand, Bank 156- 187 Do. 7 days sight, Private137 words
-
Article686 1894-02-10 4 Reuter’s Agency. From our Exchanges London, SOtk January. —The Czar is boiler. The French Government has introduced a bill adding two fraucs to the wheat duties. The Brazilian insurgent fleet fired upon American warships engaged in escorting merchantmen. A sharp engagement ensued. The Americans completely defeated the insurgents,Reuter’s Agency. - 686 words
-
Article1493 1894-02-10 4 Mail Notice. The mail despatched from Penang to London, via Brindisi, on the llili ultimo was delivered on the sih instant. The Hon. A. M. Skinner returned from his consular tour through the Siamese Western States on Wednesday morning last, in H. M. S. Archer, Commander Reginald1,493 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement44 1894-02-10 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The next Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Town Hall, at 2.30 r. m. On Friday, the lGth February. (By Order) J. W. lIALLIFAX, Secietary to the ATunicipal Commissioners. Municipal Office, Town liall, Fenang, 9ib February, 1894.44 words
-
Advertisement102 1894-02-10 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. THE Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang invite' tenders for the erection of proposed stores etc. at lek Soon Road. Full particulars can he obtained an-l plans and specification seen at the Municipal Engineer’s office, on and after Monday the J2th instant. Tenders which should be endorsed I102 words
-
-
Article143 1894-02-10 5 Tlio Postal Department lias been officially informed tliut article lt> of tlie Universal Postal Con vent ion, of Vienna, lias been amended so us to read as follows, viz.:—“I. Circulation slmll not be given: u O') To Commercial Papers, Samples am! Printed Matter which are not prepaid, at143 words
-
147 1894-02-10 5 1 lie following letter has been forwarded to the Foreign Consuls at Siugupoi'e Colonial Secretary’s Office, Singapore, 3rd February, 1894. SIR, —Witn reference to letter No. of the 21st November, 1890, I am directed hy tie Governor to inform ymi that all147 words
-
Article598 1894-02-10 5 In tlio interest of Truth ami Justice, wo are asked lo correct the following par», which appeared in the j Pinatig Gazette of the 291 h ullo., under the heading of KoUGH Play’*: Tainful news,” said our local contemporar}*, comes trom Ked«ih that Tunku Hydor, sou598 words
-
1343 1894-02-10 5 -Straits Times. Ho t li Ships Sunk. Great Loss of Life. News Ims been brought to Singapore this morning of a collision between the steamer Tech Seng Guam and the Aing Hoe. 'The collision occured in the Malacca Straits on the night of the Ist-Straits Times. - 1,343 words
-
Article96 1894-02-10 5 The following passages have been booked for the Colony Feu Feninsular and Oriental. Fer s. s. Mass ilia, from London, Jan. 18. I o Singapore Mr. Mrs. luues, Mr. Durwood, and Mr. A. Barker. Fer s. 8. Australia, from London, Fob. 2.— To Fenang.: Mr. If. Berkeley96 words
-
Article244 1894-02-10 6 The following are the official Minutes of a Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 19th January, 1894. Present. Capt. A ndeiihon, r e. Acting President W. C. Brown, Esq md. ami U A. I’. Hogan, Ebq. Absent. —J. Y. Kennedy E.-q., Koh Skanq I'at, Esq.,244 words
-
Article1050 1894-02-10 6 Tlie mill industry in Japan sooms to yield good profits. Tho Hirano Cotton Spinning Co., decided at its geiiei ill meeting held on tho lltli alto, to declare a dividend of 20 per cent, per annum. At Petersburg telegram states that a scheme for the consti notion of new1,050 words
-
Article251 1894-02-10 6 Fknano, 9th February, 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. Description. B *So«7 per call j Cts. 8 Roast J q Steaks Stew or Carry Meat Ox Tail eacl f Tong»» ff Feet Heart per catty ‘2a Tripe Liver >» »> 13l FFALO MEAT -5 >» Heart »5 T* Head T i251 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement173 1894-02-10 6 PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that a Special General Meeting will be held at the Chamber «f Commerce, Reach Street, Penang, on Tuesday, the 13th February, 1894, at 4 P. M„ when a resolution as to the proposed expulsion of a member under Rule XIX will be173 words
-
Advertisement347 1894-02-10 6 GOSLING CO. PENANG—SINGAPORE. We import the following WINES AND SPIRITS. All Wines and Spirits imported by us are kept on lap, at our Posada* Depots in Penang and Singapore, Ports, from s7to S 30 per doz. Sherries, „G„ 30 Malaga, Malmsey, Madeira and Marsala from 7 per doz. Bergasse Clarets,347 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement37 1894-02-10 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, 10th Jan., 1804.37 words
-
Advertisement454 1894-02-10 7 DAN DO Co. taTlors AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. No. 1, Beach Street Union Street, PENANG. I JUST RECEIVED AN ASSORTMENT OF ELLWOOD’S SUN OATS, STRAW AND 'JURAI lIATS, TWEED OARS, COLLARS AND TIES. ALSO, FANCY TWEEDS. H. J. MARTYN Jr. H O Iwfl RjrtfAßE r IUITA 'I'IOAi3 DERATED WATERS, |J V454 words
-
Advertisement64 1894-02-10 7 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL, liranches: T Alt I HAll STREET. Ttranches: RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. raffles’ tiffin rooms, THE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ISLAN D. raffles- tiffin rooms, SARKIES’ HOTEL Rangoon, HARRIES’ HOTEL, Rangoon. ORIENTAL TIFFIN ROOMS, UNION STHEET. A Good table, the Best Wines Spirits, and Superior Accommodation64 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement794 1894-02-10 8 Tl a Limited. ESPLANADE HOTEL. Capital Subscribed $2,000,000. jrSlSir. I c late eastern hotel.) Sectary ”v*’lL Hat, Esq. This Hotel which has been thoroughly repaired, Decorated and ia op /»•<>».«.« n naid 1 'n nvenuM* i oi.ns Facing the Tofvn IFullf Esplanade and Sea. 1<„ t! |»>»' >"K U B794 words
-
Advertisement454 1894-02-10 8 Canton Insurance Office, Ltd, Capital Subscribed §2,500,000. Amount Paul up 500,000. Reserve Fund 730,000. Llkad Office, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jardinic, Matheson Co. 'I’HE undersigned having been np. pointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Marino Risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all454 words
-