The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 28 July 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1894-07-28 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. Pnioß 20 Cents. Price 20 Cents. VOL. VI. PENANG, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1894. No. 49627 words
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Advertisement796 1894-07-28 1 •North-British and Mercantile BRITISH IMDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Netherlands Fire lusiu-anceCompaiiy. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Uisnranoe Company. 1809. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERSEskahlished 3 @4.5. Capital £3,000,000. In tended Safi inf/ and e.r,fteeted Arrival of Steamers. The undersigned lias been appointed Agent Accumulate» Invested Fund5...€2,838,118. j of the above Company,796 words
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Article1823 1894-07-28 2 {Continued from our issue of 1 Sth inst.) Writing on tho Chinese Protectorate, Mr. Swettenham says At different times since the first appointment ol a British Resident in Perak, -regulations have been passed to deal with the question of Chinese labour, and specially to prevent, if possible,1,823 words
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Article4476 1894-07-28 2 (From the Straits Times Thursday, 19th July. The Legislative Council reassembled to-day, aL half past 2 o’clock. The following members were present:—. His Exckllkncy thk Govkrnou, Sib Chaulks Bullion Hugh Mitchkll K. U. M. G. Li. E. the General Officer Commanding t.he Troops, (Majoi-General 11. T. Jones—Vaughan,(From the Straits Times ) - 4,476 words
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Advertisement161 1894-07-28 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUIIUSIIKH liVlillV IVIiIINKSIIA'i AND SATURDAY KVBNIM. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYAIUiR IN AD V A NCR -Per A Minim 12.00 Half-year >. 7.00 Quarter 4.00 Single copy twenty cents. Postage, 2 cents ext ra per copy. All subscriptions are considered to be running until formally cancelled. IF PAID161 words
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Article648 1894-07-28 4 Risuter’s Agency. (From our Exchanges.) Rome loth July. An Anarchist named Lucohese, who is suspected ol being (lie murderer of Signor Bamli, editor of n newspaper published at. Leghorn, was arrested in Corsica to*d»y. New York, Uoth July. A<l vices from California state that the strike liasRisuter’s Agency. - 648 words
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Article124 1894-07-28 4 Pknang, 28th July, 1894. Rates rale as follows London, Demand, Bank 2/1 do!. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 2/1 Do. 3 Credits 2/If- Fit anc io, Demand, Bank T l 263 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 195 Bom ha y, Demand, think 195 Madras, Demand, Bank 191 Rangoon, Demand, Bank124 words
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Article213 1894-07-28 4 IIKUTKIt’s AgKNOY. (From the Pinang Gazette.") London, 2-4/7* July. J .p»m*s»* tumps are advancing on the Chinese position, and a collision is imminent. Japan has apologised lor Die assault, on the British Consul at Sesu’. A Japanese cruiser has sunk a Chinese t ranspoi t. The Novoe VremyaIIKUTKIt’s AgKNOY.; (From the “ Pinang Gazette.") - 213 words
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Article1710 1894-07-28 4 Im accordance wit.li the provisions of (i The Holidays Oidinanco 1870, Thursday, the 2nd August next., will be oh—served throughout the Colony ns a Bank Holiday. All tlie Banks and Public Offices will bo closed on that day. llin Highness the Sultan of Kedah is expected hero1,710 words
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Advertisement32 1894-07-28 4 PENANG TURF CLUB. August Race Meeting. I ICKKTB lor the Race Course Stands can he obtained from Messrs. Pritchard Co. and M esses. Maynard Co, j P. D t STEPHENS, Non. Secretary.32 words
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Advertisement73 1894-07-28 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A* Special Meeting of the Municipal Com-mi-sioners will be held at the Town Halt-, at 2.80 p. m. On Fuiday, the 3rd proximo. Businkns To consider certain points in connection with the resolution of lho Commissioners accepting the recommendations of the Retrenchment Committee. To be followed by the73 words
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Article277 1894-07-28 5 \st Day 2nd August. I. —Thk -Maidkn Platk. 1 Mr. J B.Lee’s. Purse-bearer. 2 H. T.Huughlou’s ...Zjdllycooler. 3 J. 13. Lee\s patiij iuder 4 Dalweldy’s ...Moo Sailn. 2. (Jo ROMAN DKL ('UP--1 Mr. 11. J. Martyn’s ...Hercules. 2 J. M. Anthony’s ...Bushrat J J. Ellcrmaii’s ...Aimee.277 words
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141 1894-07-28 5 On Monday, June 18th, in the House of Commons, Mr. XV. Johnston asked I,lie Under Secretary for the Colonies if lie Would slate the terms of the proposal made by the Government to the (Jivil Servants in the JCastern colonies as to the rate141 words
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Article209 1894-07-28 5 Mr. W. J Napier, Honorary Secretary of the Straits Settlements Association, Singapore Branch, sends the following information to our Singapore contemporaries On Thursday. 28th June, in the House of Commons, Sir Thomas Sutherland asked tlie Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it had been decided209 words
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Article274 1894-07-28 5 Wo (Free Press hear, by last private advices, that the force that was ill chase of the rebels could make but slow progress owing to the difficulty of getting rations lorwaid to the column. Some fortnight back thirteen men came in, part ol the rebel gang, and274 words
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Article227 1894-07-28 5 Colonkl Walkkr, in bis report on the Perak Sikhs last year, finds that the recruits are now giving trouble as regards their engagement, claiming the equivalent of their pay in rupees much above the current rate of exchange, which they say was promised them by227 words
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Article236 1894-07-28 5 SUGGKSTIONS. Much uncertainty, says the Daily Advertiser, is felt by those dealing in Liquors as to the effect of the new proposals in the Bill before the Council. While under the circumstances, moss sue prepared to accept the new duties willingly, the question as to licensed storehouses236 words
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Article256 1894-07-28 5 A correspondent, writes to the Financial News of Hie 27th Juno: —Great excitement continues to rule in Lite Amsterdam tobacco market, and prices show no signs ol abatement. American, Dutch, and German buyers contended tit last week’s sale as to who should obtain leaf, jostling one256 words
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Article239 1894-07-28 5 agitators would soou cease.— Hongkong Daily Press. A perusal of the Plira Yot judgment leads to the conclusion that the conviction was a just one, but that the penalty imposed is excessive. The Court finds extenuating circumstances, ami says that t.he motive which animated the accusedagitators would soou cease.—Hongkong Daily Press. - 239 words
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Article320 1894-07-28 6 M. Dule as;e, Minister oT the Colonies, )ms received the following telegram from the governor-General <»t ludo—Ohilnt. Saigon, 23r<l June Ihe lollowilljr is a summary of the first report which I have received from M.Vaole, Government (Commissioner at Luang--1 Valuing, dated SBt March. During my progress through the320 words
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Article305 1894-07-28 6 I’lie Secretary of the London Chamber of Commerce lias received the following com in u n icfi 11 n from the Under-Seci etary of Stale for Foreign Affairs, in reply toa letter addressed to the Foreign Office on behall ol the Australian trade sect ion305 words
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Article163 1894-07-28 6 Advices From A 1 I;l 1 >d stale that! consequent upon the bad prospect of Lite Opium crop, t he (,1 overmnen t of India have announced it reduction in the number ot chests ot I,ho manufactured dru*' to be sold in October, November and December.163 words
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Article1121 1894-07-28 6 The Panama liquidators have signed an agreement with a new company with a capital of sixty millions, which undertakes to complete t lie canal. '['here is some talk of extending the cultivation ol Riberian coffee in Ceylon, in view of the possible over production of tea. It. is believed1,121 words
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Article275 1894-07-28 6 Penang. 23th July, 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. RltSOlv! I’TION. Beef. Soul) pur catty Ct.s. 8 Roast j, 18 Steaks yy 13 flump Steak ~18 Stew or Gurry Meat 14 Ox Tail each 20 Tongue 35 lect .0 Heart per ca(fy r 25 Tripe 8 Liver 16 Buffalo meat 10275 words
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Advertisement81 1894-07-28 6 HAVE JUST OPENED OUT Till] FOLLOWING M EW GOOOS: lamps* Tho Lamps Beige” English Manufacture in Hanging, Standard and Table Lamps, 50 and 100 Candle power. The Thermidor Lamp, 30 Candle power, with Fancy Colored Shades, S 1.50 nett. Iron Bedsteads. Bedsteads of the following sizes; 6 q” by 6’;81 words
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Article, Illustration424 1894-07-28 7 PROGRAMME. OF AUGUST MEETING, 1894. FIRST DAY. Thursday 2nd August FIRST RACE. aluk §l5O. —For Middens. All Horses that have never won it race on any <mnrse, Griffin, Jump and Roadster Rices excepted. Weight per scale. Distance one mile?. Entrance {s7. SECOND RACE. Yat.uk 125. Per i’onics424 words
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Advertisement35 1894-07-28 7 Wo more ASTHMA nor OPPRESSION, nor COUGHS ®BY EMPLOY I NCI B r Clery’s Anti-AstlimatiG Powder The only medicine having obtained a reward. CAN Be PNOCUMD FROM H. J.MARTYN J% at PENANG» SOLD KYERY WIIEIiE35 words
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Advertisement651 1894-07-28 7 DERATED WATERS. FJT Y F H 0 Messrs. NETHERSOLE CO., the oldest and best known Mineral Water Manufacturers in the Straits, established here for 30 FOUNDRY COMPANY years, beg to inform their Customers in Singapore and Penang that they have se- TIW/7 /a cured the services of Mr. MELSOM, late651 words
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Advertisement71 1894-07-28 7 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL. Branches FARQUHAR STREET. Branches RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ tiffin rooms, THE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ISLAND. raffles* tiffin rooms, S A I! KIES’ HOTEL Rangoon, SAURIES’ HOTEL, Rangoon. ORIENTAL TIFFIN ROOMS, union STREET. A Good table, the Best Vines Spirits, and Superior Accommodation will71 words
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Advertisement852 1894-07-28 8 Tlie China Traders’ Insurance rTITTIT T Company, g J. M A B.T YN IT. Cn pit ill Subscribed $2,000,000. Amount Paid up 600,000. /dSjh c Reserve Fund 750,000. Hkai Offick, Hongkong. VslaT 'T^ Secretary, \V. U. Kay, Esq. jL _j Tlio undersigned, Agents for the fv] /J^PSrW/^%. above Company, are852 words
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Advertisement415 1894-07-28 8 Canton Insurance Office Ltcl, Capital Subscribed $2,500,000. Amount Paid-up 500,000. Reserve Fund 730,000. Ukad Offjck, Hongkong. General Agents, Mfssrs. Jardink, Matheson Co. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents for lb© above Company are prepared to accept Murine Risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all contributors of415 words
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