The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 22 August 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section28 1894-08-22 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. Price 20 Cents. Phi or 20 Cents. vol. VI. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1894. No. 50028 words
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Advertisement815 1894-08-22 1 Nor tli-British and Mercantile j BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. I The Netherlands Fire InsuranceCompauy. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Insurance Company. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERSe, Fusina ft? 838 118. Intended Sdiliilff and e.iCfteeted Avi'itUll of Steamers, The undersigned lias been appointed Agent ((UM a. j f>f the above Company, and815 words
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Article604 1894-08-22 2 Tub intelligence telegrnj>l it*cl t,o*day t hat t he Imperial Government, l as reduced tlm Military Contribution by £20,003 for next year will bo welcomed all over t he ht rails Settlements, and cause a great deal of satisfaction to tlie men who have been604 words
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Article1117 1894-08-22 2 In calling Penang paradoxical” we have no intention to hurt her feelings, lmt simply to lay stress on tho fact that a lady of her age is universally expected to display a little more wisdom in the management ol her household affairs, than she, t he hussy,has been1,117 words
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Article433 1894-08-22 2 The conflict between China «and Japan has now reached a stage at which definite organized European intervent ion, with a view to immediate arbitration and a speedy set t lenient, ot Korean affairs, upon a, permanent, basis reasonably satistactoiy to the four powers concerned, might, be brought433 words
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Advertisement162 1894-08-22 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. mi\sm evkuy mmm axu SATURDAY MAIM. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYAIiIiIS IN ADV A N (JR: Per Annum 3 1~.00 11 uIY-yciu* 7.00 Quarter 4.00 Single copy twenty cents. Postage, 2 cents extra, per copy. All subscriptions are considered to be rimtiiiio until lormally cancelled. II? PAID IN162 words
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Article1066 1894-08-22 3 (London 8f China Express, July 27.) This Court. —The journeyed from Windsor Castle on lGfcli inst. to Osborne, where she will remain for about a month. The Czarewitch took leave of Her Majesty on 23rd inst. It is stated Irom Berlin that there is not the(London 8f China Express, July 27.) - 1,066 words
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Article2071 1894-08-22 3 (From Home papers up to July 27.) Franck. —The French National Fete has passed off in a remarkably quiet manner. ’There Was none of the enthusiasm hitherto manifested on this day shown on 14th inst. by the Parisians. This was line in the first place to the depression2,071 words
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Article117 1894-08-22 4 Penang, 22nd August, 1894. Hates rule as follows London, Demand, Hank 2/l| dol. Do. 4 months sight, Hank 2/2§ Do. 3 Credits 2/2£«§ France, Demand, Bank F. 266 'Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 192 Bomray, Demand, Bank 192 Madras, Demand, Bank 192 Rangoon, Demand, Batik 192 Moulmein, Demand, Bank 192117 words
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Article214 1894-08-22 4 Reuter’s Agency. (From the Pinang Gazette.”) London, 19 th August. Li the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey said that the Government had hitherto been most careful not to create irritation where our interests are not directly affected, but if a new phase arose in the relations betweenReuter’s Agency.; (From the “ Pinang Gazette.”) - 214 words
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Article670 1894-08-22 4 Reuter’s Agency. (From our Exchanges.) London 10 th August. —In the House of Commons last night the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question, said the formation of reservoirs on the Nile was a very difficult undertaking, and it will he aReuter’s Agency. - 670 words
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Article1322 1894-08-22 4 On Monday, at the Supreme Court, His Honour Mr. Justice Law heard the appeal case of Mr. Lee Pliee Yeow, who was sentenced to three weeks imprisonment for assaulting his nephew Lee'Thai Leng. Ilia Honour altered the sentence to a fine of $5O, which was paid. Li1,322 words
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Advertisement23 1894-08-22 4 FOR SALE. A First Class Victoria in good condition, with Pony and harness. Apply to Th* Proprietress Nederland Hotol. -22nd March, 1894. 78223 words
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Article1210 1894-08-22 5 Madras Times For some time past there lias been discussion ns to what is the minimum flashpoint that can be safely fixed with reference to mineral oils. In India and in England, notwithstanding climatic differences, tiie minimum-fixed by the law Inis long been the same, viz.,Madras Times - 1,210 words
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176 1894-08-22 5 'The price of coal, says tho Honglcong Telegraph, it going up by leaps ami .bounds. Tho other week we reported that ordinary steam coal was finding a ready sale at $7.75 and $8 per ton, and on the 4th inst. we learn176 words
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Article140 1894-08-22 5 To Gakano Yusuf Rkpoktkd Killed. Information has reaiohed us to the effect tlmt Malaiy letters from Ula Tringgatiu to Jolioro report tlmt To Gaining Yusuf, par excellence tlie fighting Malay chief iu Pahang, who hats been recently working with Mr. Clifford on the Pathang frontier, has been140 words
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687 1894-08-22 5 DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT. London, 15 th August.'\'\ie Indian Budget was brought forward for discussion. Mr. Samuel Smith moved a resolution for a Parliamentary Inquiry into the financial position of Indi", and was seconded by Mr. Dadabhai Naoroji. Both speakers dwelt on the poverty of India,687 words
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Article396 1894-08-22 5 The following are the official Minutes of a-Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 29th. July, 1894. Present Capt. Andicrson, r. e., Act ing President) the Hon. W. C. Brown, M. d.; and J. Gibson, Esq.; R. A. F, Hogan, Esq. Absent :—J. Y. Kknnkdv, Esq., (President,396 words
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1734 1894-08-22 5 Meetings. —Ordinary meetings of tho Commissioners were held on the Glh and 20th of the month. There were no Special meetings. The Revenue collected from all sources during the month was §8'2,G97.25* This may he considered very satisfactory, being nearly seven thousand dollars more1,734 words
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Article744 1894-08-22 6 A trial of Ilerr Down’s invention has just been made at a range at Spaudati, and Major Rrinkmann succeeded in piercing the cuirass at a distance of six hundred metres. An Odessa correspondent, states that. Lord Salisbury’s recent utterances with regard to Anarchist, activity in England have been seized744 words
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Article260 1894-08-22 6 Fbnanq, 22nd August, 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. Description. H icier. Soup per catty Cts. 8 Roast 18 Steaks 13 Hump Steak 18 Stew or Curry Meat It Ox Tail... each 15 Tongue 40 >, Feet 10 Heart per catty ‘2O Tripe 8 Liver J 6 Buffalo micat JO Heart260 words
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Advertisement1113 1894-08-22 7 PRITCHARD.& CO. DERATE J) WATERS. gY|' H O Messrs. ITETHEESOLE CO., the oldest 4-4 MinT and best known Mineral VT ater MannfacturHAVE JUST OPENED OUT ors inth9 Straits, established here for SO FOUNDRY COMPANY years, beg to inform their Customers in Singapore and Penang that they have se- TI r1,113 words
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Advertisement67 1894-08-22 7 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL. Branches:- FABQUIIAB STREET. Branches RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES’ tiffin rooms, THE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ISLAND. raffles’ tiffin rooms, SAIMUES’ HOTEL Rangoon. SARKIES’ HOTEL, Rangoon. ORIENTAL TIFFIN ROOMS, UNION STREET. T A Good table, the Best Vines Spirits, and Snrericr Accommodation will be found67 words
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Advertisement887 1894-08-22 8 The China Traders’ Insurance cjj J. MARTYN Jr. Capital Subscribed $2,000,000. Amount Paid-up 600,000. Reserve Fund 750,000. Hkai Office, Hongkong. Secretary, VV. U. Ray, Esq. pK. Tl.e undersigned, Agents for the jH above Company, are prepared to accept pt} Afcw Y~l Marine Risks at current rates. fjQ CM 'j r*\CV887 words
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Advertisement429 1894-08-22 8 Canton Insurance Office Ltd* Capital Subscribed $2,500,000. Amount Paid-ftp 500,000. Reserve Fund 730,000. Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jakdine, Matheson Co. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Murine Risks u& current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all contributors of429 words
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