The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 14 February 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section28 1894-02-14 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. Piuoe 20 Cents. Price 20 Cent 3. VOL, VI. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1894. No. 46328 words
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Advertisement866 1894-02-14 1 N° rt u-3ritisuandMercaut iie BRITISH Q!A STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. THE STRAITS INSURANCE luaaraaceCompauy. KONINKUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSOHAPPIJ. COMPANY,LIMITEP. *£3,(X)o,o()o. I NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- j established iss3. Accumulate» Invested t unds... £2,338,113. Intended Sail ini/ and expected’ Arrival of Steamers. THIS undersigned, being the appointed Capital FULLY SUBSCRIBED: agents of866 words
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Article990 1894-02-14 2 Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars.” The Engineers’ last “smoker,” of which we give a report elsewhere, lias interested us in a far higher degree than the enjoyment which we derived from our friends* exertions would appear to warrant. It set us thinking, and990 words
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Article293 1894-02-14 2 —Selangor Journal. Aa a result of the surveying operations carried out recently by H.M.S. Eg&ria, at Tanjong Kuhu (I olioo tion), below Klang, Captain A. M.-Field, U.N., has unofficially informed the Resi dent that there are 1,100 yards of river frontage on the eastern shoie available—Selangor Journal. - 293 words
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Article281 1894-02-14 2 Nothing has yet definitely been settled about the appointment of a successor to H. E. Sir Charles Warren in the Straits Command. We are giveu to understand lhat it is usual uot to make appointments of this character until a short time, a mouth or so, before281 words
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1607 1894-02-14 2 The Defences of Singapore and the Military Contribution. A mealing* of the Straits Settlements Association was held iu London on 11 bit tilto., at the office of the Tanjong Pag&c Dock Company, to consider communications from Singapore with regard to the Military contribution and the defences1,607 words
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Advertisement166 1894-02-14 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. rUBLISIIRU EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. KH TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: F«r Annum 5 12.00 H Half-year 7.00 Quarter >» 4.00 Single copy twenty cents. Postage, 2 cents extra per copy. All subscriptions are considered to be running until formally cancelled. IF PAID IN ARREAR166 words
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227 1894-02-14 3 A St. Petersburg correspondent states: —The Baltic Fleet will shortly be reinforced by more than thirty torpedo boats, all of which will he built in Russia. To cope with these new demands the Yedjoisky and Kronstadt works are having their shops enlarged, and227 words
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Article459 1894-02-14 3 Tkb Anti- Foreign Movkmbnt. In view of the political excitement amid which the last session ol the Japanese Parliament has beeu brought to a close, and the recurrent reports of the outbreaks of auti-foreigu feeling iu Japan, a representative of Reuter’s Agency bad an interview459 words
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Article972 1894-02-14 3 (From our Exchanges.) Berlin 2 6th January. Prince Bismarck arrived here to-day. His journey from Freidricbsruhe was a triumphant progress right through aud large crowds assembled at every station he passed through and cheered him. Prince Henry of Prussia was at the station to meet him and972 words
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Article382 1894-02-14 3 Calcutta 27 th January.— Tlie installation of Lord Elgin took place in the Council Chamber at Government House at 8.30 this morning. All tlie Members of Council and the principal civil and military officials were present. The proclamation was read by Air. C. J. Lyall, and Lord Elgin, together382 words
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Article138 1894-02-14 4 Penang, Lilli February, U 94. Rotes rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 2.2 dol. Do. 4 months sight, Bank *2 Do. 3 Bred its -n't Franck, Demand, Bank F. *2/2 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. IS3-lb9 Do. 7 days sight, Private n on. Bom day, Demand, Bank IbS-lSl) Do. 7138 words
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Article315 1894-02-14 4 Reuter’s Agency. From our F.cchanyes. London, 10 th February. A French Column lias been surprised near Timbucloo while asleep, u portion succeeded in escaping hut eleven officers and sixlyeiglit native soldiers are missing. Mr. Gladstone lias returned to London. M. Perier in the Chamber announced the sending ofReuter’s Agency. - 315 words
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Article1731 1894-02-14 4 Mail Not ice.—’The M. M- mad steamer Caledonieu left Colombo at noon on the 9th inst., and should therefore have arrived at Singapore this morning. IDs Excellency the Governor and Lady Mitchell held tl.cir first afternoon reception last Thursday, 9th February. The attendance was very largo, and,1,731 words
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Article336 1894-02-14 4 We deeply regret to have fo record the death, at Calcutta, of our friend and fellow-citizen, Cattain Knud L. CHRISTIANS km, Manager of tho New Pi}'o lover Dock Co., Limited. Captain Christiansen left for Calcutta lately for a change, rendered necessary owing to his had state336 words
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Advertisement121 1894-02-14 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The next Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Town LI all, at 2.30 r. m. On Friday, the IGih February. Business for Meeting: —The Minutes of last Meeting to be confirmed, ‘2. Re Ah Long's land in Ayer Etam Catchment Area. 3. —Some121 words
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Article757 1894-02-14 5 Tlie Engineers of Penang know how to <lo a tiling well when they make up their minds to it, «and the concert held on the Gtli itist. was one of the most enjoyable entertainments at which it has been our lob to be present. This :iinitial concert757 words
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Article277 1894-02-14 5 The following is the fall text of the question in the House, of which Reuter scut a summary on the 13th January Penang. Mr. L ibouehere, on the 12t h January, asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any, and, if so, what steps had been277 words
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Article160 1894-02-14 5 (Singapore Free Press, Sth Fob.) A Malay who arrived here on Saturday (Feb. o) repoits that off the coast of Sumatra, somewhere to the north of Djumbie, a Uninese boat, loaded with lice and oilier tilings, was recently at lacked by a party of Malays, who(Singapore Free Press, Sth Fob.) - 160 words
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Article157 1894-02-14 5 The Achoen correspondent of the Sour abduct Courant has been visiting the territory overrun by Tnnku Umar and bis men. He found the country so well fortified and fenced in by defensive works that it would have taken six regiments to dislodge tho enemy, so that it is a157 words
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Article115 1894-02-14 5 In the House of Commons, on tho Bth ii 1 to., in answer to Mr. Stuart, Mr. Buxtoil Said, The Secretary of State s attention was drawn some months ago to the laws referred to iu the question, and he addressed despatches to Hie Governors115 words
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Article47 1894-02-14 5 (Government Gazette, Feb. 9 Mr. Archibald Fitzgerald Law, Puisne Judge, S. S., reported bis arrival in the colony on the 511 1 inst. Mr. W. Ilaseubalg is recognized as Acting Consular Agent for Italy at Penang, during the bseuce of Air. E. Bugler, Consular Agent.(Government Gazette, Feb. 9 ) - 47 words
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Article578 1894-02-14 5 The AJatk’s Story. The following particulars have been supplied to us by the mate of the Hope, the missing schooner to which we referred in one of our previous issues, and which, strangely enough, has not been heard of as yet since her departure from Singapore578 words
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314 1894-02-14 5 (Singapore Fres j Press, F«l>. 9l]>) A very unfortunate accident, which Height easily have proved fatal, occurred last evening to Airs. D. C. Neave, as she was driving, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Cook, Lo pay a visit to Airs. Murray Robertson. Too carriage(Singapore Fres jPress, F«l>. 9l]>) - 314 words
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273 1894-02-14 5 study native life mid character. —Timex of India. Mr. Louis Fioischmann of Munich, who lias acquired a high reputation in Continental art circles, is now exhibit ing at the studio of Messrs. Abide Co the well known Photographers of Rampart Row, Bombay, an excellent,study native life mid character.—Timex of India. - 273 words
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Article262 1894-02-14 5 Tiie followin'* passages have been booked for tbo Colony Per Peninsular and Oriental. Pei* s. a. Massilia from Loud >n, J,m. 1 S.— To Singapore:— Mr. Mrs. Linos, Mr. D urwood, and Mr. A. Barker. Per s. s. Australia, from London, Feb. 2. To Penang:—-Mr. 11. Berkeley.—•262 words
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Article651 1894-02-14 6 TThb Diffkrenob between Him and the Old one. Good News for Golfers Thus the Weekly Topiciat 99 of the Singapore Free Press upon our uew Governor The first impression of the new Governor is favourable. A gentleman with a presence and a voice like his goes down651 words
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Article763 1894-02-14 6 Amongst the many other phenomena receutly discovered in the Land of the Jnp. by inventive native journalists is a reformed policemau— a Chief luspec- tor of that ilk. lie has soleinuly vowed to contract no debts, to eschew all womaukind and to hold no property m his own prefecture!763 words
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Article230 1894-02-14 6 Pbnanq, 14th February, 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. Description. ®SooT per oat.., Ct,. 8 Roast Stew or Curry Meat Ox Tail Tongue •> >• ■RVet -w Heart P cr calt J r Tripe j 4 Liver Buffalo meat >* fV Heart »> Head Pigs* Head each 12 Feet per catty230 words
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Advertisement182 1894-02-14 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. THE Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang invite tenders for the erection of proposed stores etc. at Tek Soon Road. Full particulars can be obtained and plans and specification seen at the Munici|>al Engineer’s office, on and after Monday the 12th instant. Tenders which should he endorsed Tender182 words
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Advertisement340 1894-02-14 6 GOSLING CO. HIM PENANG—SINGAPORE. We import the following;^ WINES AND SPIRITS. All Wines and Spirits imported by us are kept on tap, at our Posada Depots in Penang and Singapore. Ports, from s7to 30 per doz. Sherries, 6>,„ 30 Malaga, Malmsey, Madeira and Marsalafrom 7 per doz. Bergasse Clarets, same340 words
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Advertisement37 1894-02-14 7 PRITCHARD Co.’s HALF-YEARLY CASH SALE. OF 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., 1894.37 words
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Advertisement384 1894-02-14 7 DANDO Co. TAILORS AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. No. 1, Beach Street Union Street, PENANG. JUST RECEIVED:— AN ASSORTMENT OP ELLWOOD’S SUN HATS, STRAW AND TER AI II ATS, TWEED CATS, COLLARS AND TIES. ALSO, FANCY TWEEDS. H. J. MARTYN Jr. I 1 30 jy§ IMITATfONa. DERATED WATERS. |J Y E HO384 words
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Advertisement62 1894-02-14 7 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL, Branches: FA.RQJIIIA.It STREET. Branches: RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ tiffin rooms, THE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ISLAND. raffles’ tiffin rooms, SAURIES’ HOTEL Kangoon. BARKIES’ HOTEL, Kangoon. ORIENTAL TIFFIN ROOMS, UNION STREET. A Good table, the Best Wines Spirits, and Superior Accommodation will be found in62 words
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Advertisement862 1894-02-14 8 Company, Limited. ESPLANADE HOTEL. Os» pi I sil Subscribed $2,000,000. k™ KunliT. (late eastern hotel.) s. -t rv, W 11. Ray, Esq. This Hotel which lias been thoroughly repaired, Decorated and u.iilersit'iifd, A«ei,u for the newly furnished, is now open. whether Three minutes ivulk from the Landing Stage. ti!r^en!rr p862 words
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Advertisement443 1894-02-14 8 Canton Insurance Office, t, Capital Subscribed $2,500,000 Amount 1 aid up ***** Reserve fund 9j 739 a Head Office, Uongkonq. General Agents, I\lessrs. Jardink, Matheson a 'ITIE undersigned having h een pointed Agents for the above Coning’ are prepared to accept Marine current rates. 1 u A Bonus is annually443 words
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