The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 24 February 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1894-02-24 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. Price 20 Cents. PniOE 20 Cents. yol. vi. PENANG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1894. No. 46627 words
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Advertisement898 1894-02-24 1 Nort in^nc U e a co d x^au°T. utile BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. THE STRAITS INSURANCE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. compa»i,lim,ie.. dapitai 3,000,000 NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS* established 1883. Accumulated Invested Fund5...£2,838,118. Intended Sallintf and expected. Arrival of Steamers, THE undersigned, being the appointed CAPITAL FULLY SUBSCRIBED: agents of898 words
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542 1894-02-24 2 THE GOVERNOR’ S PROPOSED VISIT TO PENANG. An evil spirit is once more abroad in Penang. People are again being set one against the other, ami factions are being created in different associations, on the question of the welcome to be given to His Excellency the Governor on his fust542 words
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Article2958 1894-02-24 2 We need not apologize for once more referring to this most important question The Straits Currency,” which is again the main and all-absorbing topic of the day. When we last wide the dollar stood at 2/I}, to-day it is quoted 1/11}, the price of bar silver being2,958 words
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1488 1894-02-24 3 As the Government of the wealthiest and most populous Empire in the world has been slow to grant the men ami money necessary to keep her uaval and military establishments progressively equal to those of her neighbours and rivals, she must expect to pay1,488 words
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Article712 1894-02-24 3 Allahabad, 10 th February.— There was no improvement in exchange at the Indian towns ou Friday. The rates really ruling were slightly lower and the banks refused to sell. Four per ceut paper continued depressed. London 12th February.—The Times states that Lord Kimberley is deter* mined that712 words
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Article123 1894-02-24 4 Penang, 2-fih February, 1^94. Fates rule as follows London, Remand, Rank 1/’* 1 4 dol. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 2 0$ Do. 3 Credits ‘2 Of Franck, Demand, Bank F. 241) Cai.CLiia, Demand, Bank Its. 170 Bombav, Demand, Bank 170 111 auras, Demand, Bank 1 7o| Rangoon, Demand,123 words
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Article225 1894-02-24 4 Reuter’s Agency. (From the Pinang Gazette.") London, 21 at February. —The majority c>T the fjords* amendments to the Parish Councils 15 11 have been rejected by the House of Commons. Great Britain, France, Italy ami Austria advise Morocco to comply with the demands of Spain. The French ChamberReuter’s Agency.; (From the “ Pinang Gazette.") - 225 words
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Article1356 1894-02-24 4 Erratum. —ln the reproduction of our leader of August 9, 1803 (peg» 3, lines 34 to 30 ftout the bottom,) instead of “'l'lie whole currency ol the Straits Settlements and the protected Native lt States does not, we believe, exceed “otifi million dollars,** please read twenty million1,356 words
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Article88 1894-02-24 4 A Retrenchment Committee Ims been appointed at the meeting ol the Legislative Council held on Thursday. It consists ot the lions. W. F. Maxwell, C. M. Q Major 11 F. MoCalluin u. e. C. M. G; A. L. Donaldson; C. W. 8. Kynnorsley; A. M. Skinner, c.88 words
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Article155 1894-02-24 4 We beg to call our readers* attention to an udvei tisment ot Messrs. Costing Co., to the effect that Bom the Ist prox.they will only sell for cash, and that they cancel all their present and previous price lists Ti is is a step155 words
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Article409 1894-02-24 4 Finding of tbk Court of Inquiry. Tim Marine Court of Jnquiiy lield at Singapore loi the purpose of invest.igating into the circumstanoes attending the collision bet ween t he steamers Tech Seng (Juan and Atlig IL>e has delivered Iho judgment of thy Court. Mr. Egerton, tne President,409 words
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Advertisement151 1894-02-24 4 NOTICE. AVe beg to inform our customers that from the 1st March wo shall sell for cash only. YTe also cancel herewith all our present and previous prize lists, which, for the future, will be based on the rate of exchange of the day. GOSLING Co., Penang, 24th February, 1804.151 words
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Article1317 1894-02-24 5 As will he seen from our report, of the Special meeting? of the Municipal Commissiouers held on Thursday last, nothing? definite l as been arrived at by our Cily Fathers ns regards the steps to bo taken to welcome II. E. the Governor to Peuang, and the1,317 words
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Article75 1894-02-24 5 'The following passages have been booked for the Colony Pick Peninsular and Oriental. Per s. s. Australia, from London, Feb. 2 .'To Penang: —-Mr. 11. Berkeley. 'To Singapore: —Mr. E. J). Hawaii, Air. Geo. Hendry, Captaiu J. Biair, aud Mr. U. Harvey. Per s. s. Victoria, from75 words
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Article286 1894-02-24 5 (Correspondents are requested to authenticate their letters, and to favour us, confidentially, with iheir names if they do not wish to have them published. H T e do not hold, ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by cur Correspondents.) TOE ENGINEERS* INSTITUTE. The Editor, Straits Independent Sir, —In reply286 words
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Article128 1894-02-24 5 SIR A ITS SET'I LEM ENTS. (Government Gazette, Feb. 10) Messrs. \V. Carter and 11. 11. J. Comport z, Cadets in the Straits Settlements, Civil Service, having passed the required examination in Law, are appointed to be Passed Cadets, with effect from the 30th Jauuai v, 189 4.SIR A ITS SET'I LEM ENTS.; (Government Gazette, Feb. 10) - 128 words
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Article110 1894-02-24 5 (Selangor Government Gazetle,Y kb. 10.) Appointments. —Mr Charleton Neville Maxwell, has been appointed to he a Junior Officer, with effect from 3rd February Air. G. C. Carpinale, Personal Assistant to the State E igiueer, to act as Deputy State Engineer during the absence on leaye of Air. U. F.(Selangor Government Gazetle,Y kb. 10.) - 110 words
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Article411 1894-02-24 5 English man A translation of the special regulations of the O. toman Board of Health, applicable to the Mecca pilgrimage of 1894, have been received in Calcutta through the Secretary of State for India:—The regulations are specially made for the pilgrimage of 1894 (yearEnglish man. - 411 words
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331 1894-02-24 5 Pi OPl.s here will recollect the \isit of iho French yacht tSemiramis, With a scientific mission on board, about seven months ago. It, will ho remembered that the owner was a wealthy widow, named Lebaudy, nn«l naturally it was thought to ho very public-spirited o£331 words
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255 1894-02-24 6 The Scottish Geographical Magazine for December publishes Lord Roberta* lecture on India Past and Present,” and appends an instructive series of maps which show at a glance the extension of British domiuion in ludia. In concluding his historical review, Lord Roberts thus enumerates255 words
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Article556 1894-02-24 6 At Thursday's special meeting of the Muuicipul Commissioners, to consider the steps to be taken to welcome LI. E. the Governor to Penimg, there were present Captain Anderson, the Acting President, and Messrs. Koh Seang lat, It. A. P. Llogan, and J* Gibson, the lion. W. C. Brown556 words
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Article652 1894-02-24 6 In a thirty miles walking contest at Beilin lately, 22 competitors startedThe winner, a vegetarian, did the distance iu five hours aud seveuteen miuutes. Things would appear to be generally 1 on Lite boom in Canton. There are now four hotels iu full swing on Sha meen in addition652 words
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Article254 1894-02-24 6 Penang, 24th February, 1804. CENTRAL MARKET. Description. Bcrf. Soup catty Cts. 8 Roast )> it Steaks IS Stew or Curry Meat „14 Ox Tail each 18 Tongue ‘25 .1 Feet t« 10 Heart per catty 85 Tripe ‘2O Liver >♦ 0 Bt FfALO MK AT 10 Heart ,i254 words
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Advertisement49 1894-02-24 6 NOTICE. THIS is to give notice, that as my wife Lie Eyk Hooi left my protection on the 15th day of November, 1893,1 will not hold myself responsible for any debt or debts that may be incurred or contracted by her. TEOK CEOW CHEANG. Penang, 25th January, 1891. 73849 words
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Advertisement355 1894-02-24 6 GOSLING CO. m m PENAN G—SING APORE We import the following WINES AND SPIRITS. All Wines and Spirits imported by us are kept on tap, at our Posada Dep6ts in Penang and Singapore. 1 Ports, from s7to 30 per do*. Sherries, ,> 6»•> 30 Malaga, Malmsey, Madeisala and Marra 1355 words
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Advertisement37 1894-02-24 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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Advertisement419 1894-02-24 7 DANDO Co. TAILORS AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. No. 1, Beach Street Union Street, PENANG. JUST RECEIVED AN ASSORTMENT OF ELLWOOD’S SUN IIATS, STRAW AND 'J'ERAI lIATS, TWEED CARS, COLLARS AND TIES. ALSO, FANCY TWEEDS. H. J. MARTYN Jr. S? JM'jrii S o irn[»-t.r .ShT ,4 eg O tSOSHIMARTUKA!»/Mf 2 S A'v,4419 words
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Advertisement65 1894-02-24 7 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL, Branches: FARQUHAR STREET. Branches]:- 1 RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. R AFFI.ES’ TIFFIN ROOMS, THE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ISLAND. raffles’ tiffin rooms, SARKIES’ HOTEL Rangoon. KARKIES’ IIOTEI Rangoon. ORIENTAL TIFFIN ROOMS, I/N/O.V STREET. A Good table, the Best Wines Spirits, and Superior Accommodation will be65 words
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Advertisement783 1894-02-24 8 Tlie Company, limited. ESPLANADE HOTEL. Capital Subscribed §2,000,000. TTS\mT7IT JTSKir.. 8» I (LA TE EASTERN IIO'lEL.) Hrai> Okfick, Hongkong. renaired. Decorated and Secretary, W. H. Hay, Esq, This Hotel which has been thorou o l y p Tlie undersigned, Agents for the newly furnished, is now openabove Company, are prepared783 words
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Advertisement436 1894-02-24 8 Canton Insurance Office, Lta Capital Subscribed $2,500,000. Amount Paid-up 500,000. Reserve Fund 730,000. lisad Office, Llongkonq. General Agents, Messrs. Jardink, Matheson Co. THE undersigned having been ap. pointed Agents for tlie above Company are prepared to accept Marine Risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all contributors436 words
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