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The following, which we recommend to the careful attention of every Chinaman who is now enjoying","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":23,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1","issue_date":"3 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1.2.22","article_title":"LIST OF PASSENGERS.","article_text_1st50words":"LIST OF PASSENGERS. Tlie following passages liavo been booked for tlie Colony Picu Peninsular and Oriental. Per s. s. Himalaya, from London, Dec. 8. —To Penang:— Mr. 11. D. Dulmn, Mr. L. E. Wolferstan, and Mr. S. M» Gregory.—To Singapore: Mr. nud Mrs. A. M. Zorab, Mr. J. 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Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, §1,257,200","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":25,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1","issue_date":"3 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1.2.24","article_title":"HOW TO WORK THE BRAIN.","article_text_1st50words":"HOW TO WORK THE BRAIN. Hero is a fine life for tho brainworker,” which we, poor journalists, undoubtedly lire. Personally, we have long been seeking »1 billet of that kind, but have nevei* been able to find it, especially in the Straits, where, in addition to being subjected to the","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":26,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1","issue_date":"3 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1.2.25","article_title":"THE DEVELOPMENT OF TONKIN.","article_text_1st50words":"THE DEVELOPMENT OF TONKIN. The visit of M. le Myre de Vilers to Tonkin appears, says the Siam Free Press, to have been fruitful of something more than banquets, punches, and patriotic speeches. The French Envoy struck a deeper chord in his patriotic speeches when dwelling upon the necessity of","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":27,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1","issue_date":"3 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940103-1.2.26","article_title":"GLEANINGS.","article_text_1st50words":"GLEANINGS. It is rumoured that Lord Lansdowne is to bo made Duke of Kerry on Ins return to Lui'lam 1. 11 is Excellency lias extensive estates in that country. The Tinlo river in Spain is reputed to possess remarkable qualities. 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TUB undersigned, being the appointed Capital fult.y Subscribed agents of this Company,","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":38,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.3","article_title":"GAMBLING.","article_text_1st50words":"GAMBLING. We are once more constrained to refer to this subject on account of the course which is almost daily being pursued in the working ot the Gambling Ordinance. We a;e assured that it has now become a matter of almost daily occurrence for prisoners to bo brought before the","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":39,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.4","article_title":"SUMMARY OF HOME NEWS.","article_text_1st50words":"SUMMARY OF HOME NEWS. (London China Express) Friday, December 8. The Court. —Tile Queen is at Windsor. The forty-ninth anniversary o! Hie birthday of (he Princess of Wales Was celebrated on Ist inst. Parliament —Nothing of importance has transpired in the tioue of Louis. In the House of Commons the","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":40,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.5.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. Pt'ISMSIIO EVEIIf IYK!)\\RSIVVi AID SATI KHAV KVKMSG. KH TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: Per Annum m Half-year 7.00 Quarter Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARREAR: 5 for three months, after which term the paper will only bo supplied on payment of the arrear. Postage,","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":41,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.6","article_title":"EUROPEAN SITUATION.","article_text_1st50words":"EUROPEAN SITUATION. (From Uoniepapers up to Dec., 15 FuanCx. A new Ministry has been successfully constituted by M. Casinnr-Pei 1r*r who, on 4t,li inst., rt*atl a Ministerial declaration, which set loitii the intention of the Cabinet, to realise the clearly exjuessed will *J tho country in favour of the maintenance","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":42,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.7","article_title":"TELEGRAMS BY MAIL.","article_text_1st50words":"TELEGRAMS BY MAIL. {From our Saigon Exchanges.) Paris, 23 rd December. —A. despatch from General Dodds states that King Behnnziii had mobilished the remnants of liis army to the west of Abomey, but it had been now dispersed. The 1? rencb forces were encircling Behauziu, and closing in. 24 th","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":43,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.8","article_title":"EXCHANGES.","article_text_1st50words":"EXCHANGES. PkNANG, 6lh January, 1394. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 2;3 dol Do. 4 mouths sight, Bauk to2/3g Do. 3 Credits 2/3* }> Fkanck, Demand, Bank F. 290 Calcutta, Demand, Dank Rs. 180 Do. 7 days sight, Private 186 Bombay, Demand, Hank 180 Do. 7 days sight, t’rivate","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":44,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.9","article_title":"LATEST TELEGRAMS.","article_text_1st50words":"LATEST TELEGRAMS. Rkutkb’s Agkncy. (From the Pinang Gazette) London, 3rd January. —-The natives declare that the whole of Wilson’s party have been killed except seven who escaped to 11 art h*y Hill. |’i e< e lias been severe rioling throughout Sicily, amounting almost to a revolution. Tne garrison has been","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":45,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.10","article_title":"LOCAL AND GENERAL","article_text_1st50words":"LOCAL AND GENERAL Thk Hon. thk Resident Councillor and Mis. ,Skinner came down from the Hill on Thursday evening. Mrs. Skinner will be “At Home,” at the Residency, on Tuesday, ai 4 45. 11. E. MaJok-GknkicaL Sir Charles Warren, G C. M G., K. C. B and Mr. J. Brom","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":46,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.11.1","article_title":"Page 4 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"MAHOMED ABRAM, BROKH AMI COMMISSION AfiEH. No. 119 Penang Street, 735 PENAN©.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":47,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.12","article_title":"THE ELECTION.","article_text_1st50words":"THE ELECTION. T!io following! letter lias been addressed by the (Jlmi inuii of the Cham—her of Commerce to the Acting Colonial Secretary Sir, —I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 28t.1i lilt, containing the reply of His Hxoellency the Acting—Governor to my letter of 13th","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":48,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.13","article_title":"GREAT FALL IN FREIGHTS.","article_text_1st50words":"GREAT FALL IN FREIGHTS. Advices from liomhay state lliat the freights to Japan by l.lie steamers of the IV 0., the A listrinn L'oyd’\", and I lie Ru tmtiino Companies,are now quoted at Us 2 per toil for twist or cot I on,: n contract IO Its. 17 per ton","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":49,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.14","article_title":"THE “STRAITS INDEPENDENT” LIBEL CASE.","article_text_1st50words":"THE “STRAITS INDEPENDENT” LIBEL CASE. 'finis I.l l e Siam tree I'ress, in its issue of tbe 20th ullo Tbe Straits Independent is now fighting a libel action which was thought to have been settled in a somewluit strange fashion. file Editor, well known in Penang for bis tearless exposure","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":50,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.15","article_title":"SAD END OF A SINGAPORE AGITATOR.","article_text_1st50words":"SAD END OF A SINGAPORE AGITATOR. Destruction of the Brute. Singapore cannot boast of possessing any rebels as Penang does but the southern Settlement has its agitators, too, the most notorious of whom lias just been made to pay the penalty of his wickedness. What a pity we cannot serve","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":51,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.16","article_title":"NETHERLANDS-INDIA SHIPPING REGULATIONS.","article_text_1st50words":"NETHERLANDS-INDIA SHIPPING REGULATIONS. A letter from Mr. G. Lavino, ConsulGeneral for the Netherlands in the Siraits Settlements,(o the Act ingColouial Secretary, Singapore, announces that the Shipping Regulations enacted by tbe Netherlands India Ordinance, No. 83 of 1893, have been brought into operation since the lltli ulto. as regards the whole","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":52,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.17","article_title":"THE FRANCO-SIAMESE INDEMNITY.","article_text_1st50words":"THE FRANCO-SIAMESE INDEMNITY. The French Foreign Minister has referred tlie distribution of the Siamese indemnity to a committee consisting of the Maiquis do Braga, president, M. M. Deify I) n-uce, Chauviaere, Ila Ussmunn, Haruiand, 11. Roger, and Lecmnle, secretary —all members of the diplomatic or other public services. They will","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":53,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.18","article_title":"LIST OF PASSENGERS.","article_text_1st50words":"LIST OF PASSENGERS. The following passages have been booked lor the Colony Pkr Pkninsular AND OIIIBNTAL. Pers. ft. Parramatta from London, D-C. 21. To Singapore Aims Cooke, Miss J. Leader, Mr. T. McCiilse, Mr. R-*gi na Id B.iwle, Mr. Bhimpton, Mr. Cornelds, am 1 Mr, C. F. Slonor. 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He was horn","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":55,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.20","article_title":"THE MUNICIPALITY.","article_text_1st50words":"THE MUNICIPALITY. Tlit) following are the official Mi- J notes of a Special Meeting ol the i Municipal Commissioners hehl on the 23al December, 1803. Present. J. Y. Kknnkdy, Esq., Presi' dent 0«pl. Andsuson, k. k, and J. Cib sOM. 13;- Q. Absent. —A. (1. right, -q.,; V. C. 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According to the Inventors Review Sn Henry Bessemer proposes to","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":57,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.22","article_title":"MARKET PRICES.","article_text_1st50words":"MARKET PRICES. I’enANO, GU, January 181*4. CENTRA I. MARKET. Description. Bkkp.— Soup per call* Cls. 8 Boast Steaks Slew or Curry Meat Ox Tail each 20 ’longue j» j» Heart >* Tripe per cat ty 3 Liver i 3 Fork. Pig s Head >» 17 T™ l ,o Tongue each","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":58,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.23","article_title":"REMANS TURF CLUB.","article_text_1st50words":"REMANS TURF CLUB. PROGRAMME OF JANUARY MEETING, 1894 FIRST DAY. Thursday, 1 8th January, 3891. FIRST RACE. VaIUK §l5O. For Maidens. \"'All Horses t hot have i over won a race on any ootirso, CH llllii, 1 1 1 s and Roadster Racos fxci‘ pi ed \\Wio|,|. p.p scale. 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Alter Course add (l Consolation. 5> (3)","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":60,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.24.2","article_title":"Page 6 Advertisements Column 2","article_text_1st50words":"MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TITE icvi>ion of Assessment Lists for* houses and lands within the Municipality of George Town, Reining, for the year 1831having been completed, and the Municipal Comissioners having certified in terms of section 31 of The Municipal Ordinance 1887 that no valid objection has bccii made to the assessment","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":61,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.24.3","article_title":"Page 6 Advertisements Column 3","article_text_1st50words":"PAINLESS DENTISTRY. MIJ. J. I’. 1 KUFISUT, Dental Surgeoi), Esplanade Hotel, PENANG-. Consultation daily, 9-30 a. in. to 1 p. m. 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Tombs Flan- ]S O. 1, BeUCll Stl’eet UlliOli Street, WINES AND SPIRITS. nels and Uashm","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":63,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.8","page_number":"8","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.26.1","article_title":"Page 8 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"company, Limited. ESPLANADE HOTEL. Capital Subscribed §2,000,000. Reserve Fund”^.. I\" SoOO. {LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) Head Office, Hongkong. t\\ ««rl Secretary, W. 11. «ay, Esq. This Hotel which has been thoroughly repaired, Decorated ana Tl.e undersigned, Agents for the i„ furnished, is now open, above Company, are prepared to accept nen","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":64,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1","issue_date":"6 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.1.8","page_number":"8","article_id":"straitsindependent18940106-1.2.26.2","article_title":"Page 8 Advertisements Column 2","article_text_1st50words":"Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. Capital Subscribed §2,500,000. Amount ibiid up 5()0,000! Deserve Fund 730,000. Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents, I\\fessrs. Jardine, Matheson Co. THE undersigned having been up. pointed Agents for tLe above Company are prepared to accept Marine KLks ut current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to all","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":65,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.1","page_number":"1","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.1","article_title":"Masthead","article_text_1st50words":"The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY V/ EDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. Price 2 f > Cfnts. Peick 20 Ovts. VOL. TI. PENANG. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1C94. 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Accumulate» A Invested ..COT.H3. rn tended S'nilinn mid e.r,peeled Arrival of Steamers, 'I’HK undersigned, being the itpnoitite.l Capital FULLY Subscribed: ft r etits","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":67,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.3","article_title":"THE “ELECTION.”","article_text_1st50words":"THE “ELECTION.” There is only one clear day between this and the date that has been fixed upon to hold the special meeting of the members of the Lilian# Chamber of Commerce “to consider the letter from the Acting Colonial Secretary,” Friday, the 3 2th inst., being the day assigned","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":68,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.4","article_title":"GAMBLING.","article_text_1st50words":"GAMBLING. Want of space —page 3 of the paper, which would have had to be encroached upon, had already been printed when wo wrote our last leader prevented us from doing full justice to this important question; and wo were compelled, much to our regret, to withhold the most convincing","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":69,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.5","article_title":"THE COLONIAL SECRETARY ON THE PROTECTED NATIVE STATES.","article_text_1st50words":"THE COLONIAL SECRETARY ON THE PROTECTED NATIVE STATES. The following letter is published in the Straits Government Gazette of the sth iust;—l Straits Sktti.kmknts. No. 316. Down* I no Strkkt, 23 rd November 1893. SIR, —I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Sir Cecil Smith’» despatch No. 246","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":70,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.6.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PI BUSHED EVERY WKOTM'i AM SATURDAY ETISIX6. K>4 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: Annum 12.00 nalf-jear 7.0 U Quarter 400 Single copy twenty cents. All advertisements and Business communications should be addressed to the ManagingProprietor, who alone can grant a vaiid ieceipt for payments to be","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":71,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.7","article_title":"STRAITS SETTLEMENTS FINANCES.","article_text_1st50words":"STRAITS SETTLEMENTS FINANCES. (London 8f China Express.) The address of i lie Officer Administrating the Government of tlie Straus fcietllenient.s to tlie Eegial itive Council, on 2ml ultimo, is wortli special notice, for more than oue reason. Although all such speeches, no mailer by whom made, mo necessarily similar in","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":72,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.8","article_title":"SHOULD BURGLARS BE SHOT.","article_text_1st50words":"SHOULD BURGLARS BE SHOT. Make a note of it, ye people of Penang. The Saturday Review discusses the theory as to the right or otherwise of householders to shoot persons whom t hey find occupying their premises, after a felonious breaking and entry, especially at night. Commenting on the decision","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":73,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.3","page_number":"3","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.9","article_title":"THE BOMB OUTRAGE IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER.","article_text_1st50words":"THE BOMB OUTRAGE IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER. 'The following particulars are published concerning this event. We quote from the papers of the 15th ulto:— A startling bomb outrage was perpetrated on 9Hi inst. in the Chamber of Deputies. Just after four o'clock, while a debate was proceeding ou a disputed","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":74,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.10","article_title":"LATEST TELEGRAMS.","article_text_1st50words":"LATEST TELEGRAMS. Hkutkr’s Agkncy. (From the Vinang Gazette) London, 7th January. —Lebengula has reached tlm Zambesi wil!i two thousand armed warriors. Reuter’s Sierra Leone cm-refpondent states that the French attacked the British camp at Warina before dawn The British replied to the fire and the fighting lasted lor forty minutes","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":75,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.11","article_title":"EXCHANGES.","article_text_1st50words":"EXCHANGES. PeNANG, 10th January, 189-1. Hates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 2/3| dob Do. 4 months sight, Bank 2,3 f Do. 3 Credits 2/3f Franck, Demand, Bank 1 1 290 JT Bai.cutta, Demand, Bank lbs. 181 Do. 7 days sight, Private Coil BA v, Demand, Bank 181 Do. 7","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":76,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.12","article_title":"LOCAL AND GENERAL","article_text_1st50words":"LOCAL AND GENERAL Postal Notick. —Tho homeward P. (J. Packet UohilU” is expected to leave *Smgnpore at 8 a. mi. to uay. The Hon. the Resident Councillor proceeded to Kedah this inoining to I old u Comsiilji v Court a Kota. On Ills* return, this afternoon, t in* Sed lin'd,","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":77,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.4","page_number":"4","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.13.1","article_title":"Page 4 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"PENANG TURF GLUB. N 0 T 1 0 E. Rule II of the Lottery Rules made by the I’enang Tui f Club having been declared illegal is expunged. W. LATHAM COX, Hon. Secretary. Penang, 9th January 1894. 730","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":78,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.14","article_title":"REEFING THEIR SAILS.","article_text_1st50words":"REEFING THEIR SAILS. A circular lias been issued to tlie l.idi.t, Ceylon and Btirinah clients of tlie Chartered Halik of India, Australia, ami (JliMia, wliicli states as follows Our sterling ad vances against shipments lo India having increased very much of late and to an extent greater than the amount","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":79,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.15","article_title":"THE ARU ISLANDS PEARL FISHERIES.","article_text_1st50words":"THE ARU ISLANDS PEARL FISHERIES. As regards pearling by Australians in the Aiu islands, the Sourabaga Couraut states that Netherlands man-of-war have been cruising there to look after the pearl shell banks. It. seems that the pearlers cared nothing lor the men-of war, and carried on their alleged illegal fishery","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":80,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.16","article_title":"CORRESPONDENCE.","article_text_1st50words":"CORRESPONDENCE. (Correspondents are requested to authenticate their letters, and to favour us, confidentially, with their names if they do not wish to have them published We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our Correspondents.) GAM 15 LING. The following correspondence has beeu forwarded to us for","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":81,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.17","article_title":"THE CHINESE BURGLAR’S SAFEGUARD.","article_text_1st50words":"THE CHINESE BURGLAR’S SAFEGUARD. And old Thick Revived. 'Thus I lie Straits Times, iu its issue of January 6 Several Japanese traders living ami doing business in a shop iu High S'reef, went out last evening to a party, and apparently left llieir premises perfectly secure from any nocturnal visitors.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":82,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.18","article_title":"LIST OF PASSENGERS.","article_text_1st50words":"LIST OF PASSENGERS. The following passages have been hooked for the Colony Pick Peninsular and Okikntal. Per s s. Parramatta from Loudon, Dee. 21. To »3ingarOßis —Miss Cooke, Mias J. L aider, Mr. T. McCluse, Mr. Reginald Pawle, Mr. Plumpton, Mr. Corneids, nnd Mr. C. F. Slonor. Per s. s.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":83,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.5","page_number":"5","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.19","article_title":"THE SINGAPORE SIKHARI SHOOTS ANOTHER TIGER.","article_text_1st50words":"THE SINGAPORE SIKHARI SHOOTS ANOTHER TIGER. Mr. D. Maw, the Singapore sikhari who is us well known iu Penang us he is iu the Southern Sell lenient., has just had the chance of shouting another tiger, who seems to have committed no end of crimes in the neighbourhood of Changhi","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":84,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.20","article_title":"JAPAN’S TREATY RIGHTS.","article_text_1st50words":"JAPAN’S TREATY RIGHTS. Tl»fe full win if Hills were presented Hie other tiny in t i>e Japanese House of Kepresentiiiives: The Treaty Observance Regulations Bill, presented hy Air. Suss a loiuuiusu uuJ others. Art. I.—Foreigners possess no private rights (in tliis country) other than those specially conceded hy treaty or","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":85,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.21","article_title":"LAW FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF INFRINGERS OF TREATIES","article_text_1st50words":"LAW FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF INFRINGERS OF TREATIES This Bill is brought forward by Mr. Abei Iwane anil others Art. I.— Those who, by whatever means, nominally hold land for foreigners Bliall be subjected to major imprisonment of not less than a day nor more t Imn a year, and","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":86,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.22","article_title":"GLEANINGS.","article_text_1st50words":"GLEANINGS. A Japanese newspaper, the UohuriJcu Himpo of Toyama, lias Ceased to appear, for the all-bufli ient reasons that its e»ii tor is in prison and the publisher ‘uuder th® weuthei A Sydney contemporaiy says that the Chinese are ill evading payment of the New South Wales poll tax by","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":87,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.23","article_title":"MARKET PRICES.","article_text_1st50words":"MARKET PRICES. FknanO; 10th January BT4. CENTRAL MARKET. Description. Beef. Soup per calljr Cts. 8 Roast Steaks J j Stew or Curry Meat f 14 Ox Tail each Tongue Heart Tripe per catty Liver Bore.' Big’s Head >» pect >■ *> Tongue each Bisii.— Sclangin T er Gat, V Koorow","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":88,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.6","page_number":"6","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.24","article_title":"PENANG TURF CLUB.","article_text_1st50words":"PENANG TURF CLUB. PROGRAMME OF JANUARY MEETING, ISS4 FIRST DAY. Thursday, 1 Sth January, 1894. FIRST RACE. VaLUK $l5 ).—For Maidens. All Horses that, have i ever won a race on any course, Griffin, Jump and Roadster Races excepted. Weight per scale. Distance 1 mile. Entrance $7. SECOND RACE. 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AND GENERAL OUTFITTER S TFIs import the following No. 1, Beacli Street Union Street, wines and spirits. PENANG. Ail Wines and Spirits imported by as are kept on tap, at our Posada JUST RECEIVED Dep6ts iu Penaug and Singapore. AN ASSORTMENT OF ELLWOOD’S SUN","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":93,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1","issue_date":"10 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.1.8","page_number":"8","article_id":"straitsindependent18940110-1.2.27.1","article_title":"Page 8 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"Company, Limited. ESPLANADE HOTEL. £nnitnl Subscribed $2,000,000. x :::SS {late eastern iioiel) rJ!*ur?\"v\"'ll\"\".!,\" R-q XJ.ja flul.l wbich lift, been tlioimißblf repaired. Decoruled and ■4' no Three minute «wl* /<<>'» «ft.ro«m Esplanade and Sea. 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Yesterday afternoon a special general meeting of the members of the Chamber of Commerce was held to consider the letter received by the Chairman from the Acting-Co-lonial Secretary with reference to the recent election.” The Wise Men of the East,” having duly assembled, Mr.","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":98,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1","issue_date":"13 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1.2.4","article_title":"DEFEAT OF THE 3,951 AND THEIR LEADER.","article_text_1st50words":"DEFEAT OF THE 3,951 AND THEIR LEADER. “Victory!” sings out the Pina» g Gazette with reference to a telegram which we publish in another column, conveying the news that Lord RIPON considers a Royal Commission on the grievances of Penang unrequired. Defeat of THE 3,951 AND THEIR LEADER,” WouUI, we","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":99,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1","issue_date":"13 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1.2.5","article_title":"SIAM AND BRITAIN IN MALAYA.","article_text_1st50words":"SIAM AND BRITAIN IN MALAYA. Referring to certain remarks made by a Bangkok contemporary on the posoibilities of English policy towards the Slates in the Malay Peninsula not under British protection, the London fy China Express says Practically speaking, it would scarcely matter at all to Siam whether these States","contributor":"NA"},{"_id":100,"newspaper_title":"The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle","issue_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1","issue_date":"13 January 1894","edition":"1","page_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1.1.2","page_number":"2","article_id":"straitsindependent18940113-1.2.6.1","article_title":"Page 2 Advertisements Column 1","article_text_1st50words":"THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. K>* TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE P®r A nuurn Half-year 7.00 Quarter 400 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN Alt BEAR 5 for three months, after which torm the paper will only he supplied on payment of the arrear.","contributor":"NA"}],"_links":{"start":"/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id=d_722c16f37860ad31d697d609c7f81be1","next":"/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id=d_722c16f37860ad31d697d609c7f81be1&offset=100"},"total":1949}}