12 Jun 1880
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Newspaper
London And China Telegraph
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 12, 1880
Page
1
An anti clerical journal decries the cathedral of Saivon as the most useless and the most beautiful modern religious monument in the Far East. It argues the faith of Jesus and the local priests do not justify such expense or use of the vast building.
The Atjeh report notes Wallon and Guillaume's arrival with M Courbet escaping peril by leaving for Singapore. Baron de St Pallins aims to study Atjeh for colonisation while M de Croix and others travel from Batavia with Geographical Society support. Raden Saleh dies at Buitenzorg. his European period and fame described. Batavia business remains slack.
News from the Straits Times reports Governor Weld’s arrival and brief ceremonies. Turbulent actions by General Anson spark distrust, with raids on Moor and Tampin districts, private secretary bail, and inquiries into Beriberi and a Tyersall death.
The Lieutenant-Governor convened a well attended meeting at his office to raise subscriptions for the Trish Famine Fund. Subscriptions total over $7,000 so far, with expectation of a hearty response. His Excellency Pryah Bambrong Sutarit Mahet Sarapakdie Chang Wong of Renong and Langsuan acted promptly on the appeal.
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