The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 23 May 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1894-05-23 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. Pride 20 Cents. Price 20 Cents. VOL. VI. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1894. No. 48427 words
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Advertisement825 1894-05-23 1 NOrt^rTu?e a Co d nr auv aUfcile B3,TISH INDIA STEAM NAViGATIOM COMPANY, LIMITED. The Netherlands Tire KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Insurance Company. NEBAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Accumulated Invested Funds... £2,838,118. fn tiiurfetJ Stlili-Hf/ CXf MCted A.Vt* itffll of The undersigned lias been appointed Agent THIS undersigned, being the appointed w of825 words
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Article883 1894-05-23 2 This Pinana Gazette s Retraction and Apology. The following Retraction and Apology” appears in tiic Pinang Gazette of the 19ih insl., in connection wit 1 1 the article under the above heading which that paper published in os issue of the 20tn ulto-: With reference to our883 words
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Article1587 1894-05-23 2 Mn. George 0. Bellamy, the District Officer of Kuala Selangor, who has just returned from Europe, contributes the following report on the Ceylon Government Dairy, which he visited during his stay at Colombo; Tl.e-Dui.-y issilnaled in tlie neighbourhood ol the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, oil a plot1,587 words
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Advertisement45 1894-05-23 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. rniusiip m.i:\ 1 1.xesi-Vi am I SA'IIIiHU IVIMMi. TERSi'/l OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYAIU.B IN ADVANCE: Per Annum 3 12.00 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.45 words
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Article1459 1894-05-23 3 TIH SEATING. \Vt) hi j' i' i<) announce that 'the o u11)r 1c of plo-gU© Hi H Oil g koil g ((j which we referred hi our last, issue hay since subsided, mid that a more reassuring feeling now prevails intheiioiLhern port. I bus, a telegram1,459 words
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Article136 1894-05-23 3 Recently, tbe Government of Hongkong appointed a commission to inquire into the signalling system there and the cominision, on reporting, found it desirable that the Government should appoint a permanent Committee of three representatives of shipping interests, who when necessary could be consulted by the136 words
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Article1199 1894-05-23 3 A very interesting article on Chinese Secret Societies, and especially the Triad Society or Heaven and Earth Association, appears in the last, issue of the China Review, contributed by Mr. William Stanton. This article is all the more interesting from the fact that it not only gives1,199 words
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Article201 1894-05-23 3 The London COl respondent of the Glasgow Herald (1 Dt. 1 ulLo.) says:— Persons interested in India have received with mixed feelings the information conveyed in the administration report just presented to Parliament respecting the gradual transfer of the Indi an Civil Service from Europeans to201 words
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Article128 1894-05-23 3 'The Comercio of the 6111 May, contains news from the seat of war in Mindanao, where a large force of Spanish troops are operating against Mohammedan tribes who bad risen in rebellion. The troops have been busy road-making and preparing for ail advance. The enemy, on128 words
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Article201 1894-05-23 4 (From oiir Exchan'ges.) Reuter’s Agency. London, \\lh May. Extradition lias been guinea in the cases of the Anarchist Meuuier, and au appeal lias been lodged. The Government have chartered the 1 VniiiHular and Oriental steamships Britannia and Rome lor tlie next Indian trooping season. Loudon \ith May(From oiir Exchan'ges.); Reuter’s Agency. - 201 words
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Article325 1894-05-23 4 (By ALuil.) KILLKD by A TIGKR. Bombay, 2Qth April. —Colonel Hutchinson, Trigonometrical Survey, lias been killed by a tiger wldle out in camp near Belgauin. The deceased bad wounded a tij'er badly, win n it sprang- upon him and to'.e his thigh and abdomen, killing him instantly. He was325 words
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Article118 1894-05-23 4 Penang, 23rd May, 1894. Hates rule as follows London, Demand, Hank 2/1 dol. 1 JDo. 4 months sight, Bank ])o. 3 Credits 2/2 Franck, Demand, Bunk F. 251£ Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 195 Bombay, Demand, Bank J 95 Madras, Demand, Bank 195 Rangoon, Demand, Bank 195 Moulmein, Demand, Bank118 words
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Article289 1894-05-23 4 Reuter’s Agency. (From the Pinang Gazette.”) London 20 th May. The Russian Government will send experts to India, Ceylon, and China iu December to study tea planting. A match between (lie Vigilant and the Valkyrie has been arranged for in English waters. The best out of three racesReuter’s Agency.; (From the “ Pinang Gazette.”) - 289 words
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Article1296 1894-05-23 4 Postal Notices. The mails Tor Penang ex the French Packet Saghalien lelt Singapore by the s. s. Seine at 4 p. in. yesterday, and are expected to arrive here the first thing to-morrow morning. To-morrow being a Public Holiday the Post Office will close at 2 301,296 words
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Advertisement342 1894-05-23 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE 1 A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will' be held at the Town Hall, at 2.30 f. m., On Friday, the 25th May. To be followed by the Ordinary Forfcuightly Meeting. BuSTNKsS FOR SPKCIAI. MeBTING 1. —The Minutes of the last Meeting to be confirmed. 2. —Letter342 words
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Article145 1894-05-23 5 The following is a copy of the Orders issued by the Offi oer Commanding the Troops, Penang, relative to the Parade in celebration of the Buthduy of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria:— The 'Troops in Garrison will parade on lh‘i’ Majesty s Birthday, 'Thursday, the 24:145 words
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Article127 1894-05-23 5 Penang Criket Club. vs. Police and Penang IIECREArroN Club. 'This match was played on the'Esplanade on Friday evening last, and resulted in a win for the former by 4 goals to nil. 'The P. C. 0. had si very strong team, and their opponents were also well represented. Carter127 words
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Article161 1894-05-23 5 Mr. C. G. Garrard has been elected Captain of the Penang Cricket Club vice I\lr. A. G. Wright, who is now homeward hound. Mr. A. G. Wright was extremely popular and highly respected in every cricketing circle, from Penang to Singapore. lie was one of161 words
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Article164 1894-05-23 5 All (lie valuable furniture, placed "Ware, crockery, glass ware, billiard table, Boda*water machinery, cet., etc., now on the premises of (.he Explain ule Hotel, a,, 0 to he told by public auction on Mo day next, by order of the holder of u Jbll of164 words
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Article796 1894-05-23 5 Great Damage Done. (Straits Times, May 19.) x ester day afternoon, there was witnessed at Tunjong Pagar a most extraordinary occurrence, which came in the foi in of a tornado, the like of which has not been known in Singapore. At four o clock yesterday, when(Straits Times, May 19.) - 796 words
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Article298 1894-05-23 5 view most people would agree,— Hong kong Telegraph. The World’s Women’s Special Excursion round the globe, to number some hundred female pilgrims, head 'd hy Lady Isabel Somerset and Miss F. Willard, and personally conducted by a Mr. Willinm Pipe, are to start early next year onview most people would agree,—Hong• kong Telegraph. - 298 words
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250 1894-05-23 5 The Electrical Review, referring to the new Singapore, Labuan, and Hongkong cable, has the followingstrange remarks: —lt is no doubt desirable that as far as possible communication with British colonies should not pass through the territory of a foreign power. But this idea should be250 words
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Article159 1894-05-23 5 The Matin publishes au account of an interview with a British naval officer regarding the comparative conditions of the British and French navies. 'The officer, while maintaining that the British Navy was still superior to the French, admitted that this superiority was notably less thau159 words
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Article968 1894-05-23 5 A contributor to th© Daily Advertiser —an experinced hand, it, appears,—thus describes the working of this interesting lit> le machine The usual grumblings about the working of the Toialisalor have been pleasingly absent at the late meeting of tlie Singapore Sporting Club, in fact several complimentary allusions968 words
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Article504 1894-05-23 6 lIJS LIFK-PuLLINQ WIFK. The subjoined communication (of which the original is in the possession of an Indian contemporary) was addressed a few days ago to the Honorary Secretary of one ot the Bombay Clubs. Its genuineness is beyond question IBih April, 1894. To Esq., Honorary Secretary, Club504 words
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Article257 1894-05-23 6 Says a London correspondent The Ceylon and India Tea Planters’ Association have, I am told, practically decided to send an agent to the United States. The appointment will be a permanent one. The salary suggested is £1,500, with an additional £5OO for entertainment purposes. It257 words
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Article704 1894-05-23 6 The French trade returns for the first three months of this year show an increase of 319,330,000 f. in imports and a decrease of 19,500,0001’. in exports. The use of electricity has, so it, is said, made it necessary for sentries on British war ships to discard side arms704 words
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Article250 1894-05-23 6 Penang. 23id May, 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. Hkscuution. Beef.— Soup per catty Cts. 8 Roast 18 Steaks 18 Stew or Curry Meat 14 Ox Tail eacli 20 Tongue 35 4 eet j) 10 Heart per catty 25 Tripe •> 8 Liver 36 Buffalo meat 10 Heart 14 Liver „14250 words
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Article, Illustration382 1894-05-23 6 PROGRAMME. OP AUGUST MEETING, 1894. FIRST .DAY. Thursday 2nd August, 1894. FIRST RACE. Vai.uk $l5O. —For Maidens. All Horses that have never won a race on any course, Griffin, Jump and Roadster Races excepted. Weight per scale. D.atuiice One mile. Entrance §7. SECOND RACE. Yai.uk $125. —For382 words
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Advertisement75 1894-05-23 6 NOTICE. We beg to inform our customers that from the Ist March we shall sell for cash only. We also cancel herewith all our present and previous price lists, which, for the future, will he based on the rate of exchange of the day. GOSLING o. Penang, 24tli February, 1894.75 words
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Advertisement770 1894-05-23 7 GQSLSIMu GO. ft mTi a a m D ANDO Co. PES —-&x£4 GAi' ORE. mjmm AIL O R S AND }Ve import the following:- GENEEAL OUTEITTEES. WiNtS AND SP|F,ITS Ao. 1, Beach Street Union Street, All W inos and Spirits imported by PEHANG. ns are kept on tap, at our770 words
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Advertisement60 1894-05-23 7 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL. /tranchesFAßQlJHAli STREET. Branches:— RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore, RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore RAFFLES’ tiffin rooms, THE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ISLAND. raffles* tiffin rooms, SAItKIES’ HOTEL Rangoon, SAURIES’ HOTEL, Rangoon. ORIENTAL TIFFIN ROOMS, TJX lON STREET. A Good table, the Jest Wines Spirits, and Superior Accommodation will be found in60 words
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Advertisement824 1894-05-23 8 h China Traders’lnsurance 17!OTIT A i\T A Tip THTO^PT^T Company, limited. PlO J. /'1 fl.\S i*l j. i> jQj MU A iJiJi Capital Subscribed $2 000,000. r/ m n TIT TJT/\ Wlf T uount paid-up 600,000. (LATE EASTERN HO ILL.) Reserve Fund 750,000. Hkah Honokono j wll j cll IIM824 words
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Advertisement439 1894-05-23 8 Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. Capital Subscribed $2,500,000. Amount Paid-up 500,000. Reserve Fund 730,000. Hkad Offich, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jardinb, Matheson Co. TUli undersigned having been ap|)ointed Agents for tlie above Company are prepared to accept Marine Risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all contributors of439 words
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