FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1916.
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERS TO THE DOVERNMENT.
General Auctionaars hare, Coal and Genora Prodnog Brokers and Commission Agents.
-PROPRIETORS **To-Iwa+Wan" Coal Storage.
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„Telegraphic Address "KEIBION" HONGKONG.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TIRE Undersigned have received instroo
deus to Sell by Public Auction.
(Y ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).
on.
TUESDAY,
the 29th August, 1918, mencing nu 3pm, at their Sales Rooms, Ni s
Des Vieux Hond, Clamer of Jek Horse STREET,
- SPORTING GUNS AND RIFLES,
A follows
One Mauser Magazine Ritle 328,Bore; One Rifle by Edwinson, Green & Sons,
-297/250 Bore:
Two 19 Bore Deuble Barrel? Hammer Güns, (One by Jeffers & Sous, London and One by Edwins, Green & SonLE).
"Andy
A tumber of lots of Sporting Ammuni. tion, 12 and 20-Bory,
Terms -Cash...
HUGHES & HOUGH,-
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, Ang, 14 1914
PUBLIO AUCTION,
EX Undersigned have received instruc
tions from Mas W Navy, to sell
by Public Auction,
OD
WEDNESDAY,
the 30th August, 1018, at 2.30 pm.. the Harbour Office, "Top Floor,"
SUNDEY
VALUABLE FOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
&c
*...
therein matained.
&c
Consisting of
Teakwood HD Stand Bevelled Mirror," Teakwood Sideboard Bevelled Mirror" (practically new), Large Teak- wood Wardrobes, Teakwood Bureau, with Triple Mirror, Blackwood Tables and Brackets, Crockery and Glassware, Pictures, Carpets, Box Ottima Ehester- Feld Sofa and Chairs, &c. &. &c.,
N
AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC
AUCTION.
HE Undarsigned have received_in structions to sell by Public Auction,
TUESDAY:
the 29th August, 1916 commencing a 130 p.m. at their Sales Rooms, No
Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, VALUABLE TEAKWOOD BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, ko., :&Cime
ENGLAND.
A VISIT TO DONINGTON HALL.
THE
CHINA MAIL.
GERMAN PRISONERS IN with the metal tokens which are the only currency Out of the sales of the capteeni 10 per cent. ls used for replacing broken windows and damage: tv-furniture, glass? and china, and if there is any surplus it goes to pay for the prisoners gaunes and amusements. Any further pred belongs to the contractor, the Army' and Kaxy Stores. Prispests can spend what they The atmosphere of camper of prisoners like in the dry canteen, but their arpendi- of war is naturally coniewhat different tare on drinks is restricted, to an average frera that of the camps in which aliens of 1. day. The average amount spent are interned. The discipline is strictly last month on liquor per man per day military, and in the case of the zon-com
was 10d Beer costuid, and tl.." The missioned officers and men the routing at expensive wine in common ne is of army life goes on very much as Hochheimer Sadie There he also they were still with their regiment Erdener at 2. Su.. and red ordinair ai which is, do doubt, for all concerned tha. Od. Dey Royal at 68. 6d. Is there; Persian and Indian Carpets and Rugs, happiest state of things possible in the but has never been sold Upholstered Suites,m-chairs and elecumstance. We visited Donington Sofas, Card Tables, Bedroom Furniture! Hall, the officere camp in Leicestershire, Double Bras-mounted: Bedstead, Twin of which the rame, is perhaps the most Bodistends, (Takwood) Sideboard, Din familise of ill. ind the camp as Leigh per Waggons, Extension Dining Tablewear Manchester, for non-commissioned and Chairs Tea and Occasional Tables officers and men. etc., etc, Dinner Services, Crockery, Class Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Tollet Beta & Bath Room Utensils, Large Desks and Writing Table, etc.. quantity of Electro-Plated Ware,
Also..
"Caille" Portable Motors with Battery, etc., complete, Finnos in good condition, Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood Screens, a quantity of Black wood Furniture Pictures, Engravings, a few Oil Paintingy &c.
Anil
(Full Particulars from Catalogue) Terms: Cash,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Aug. 2 1916
TIX OFFICERS' CAMPI, « Personally, I went to Donington Hall under the impression that I should and the German fleets living in a combine! tion of a well, though përhape shabbiy, furnished country house and the respect able club of a small provincial town. I thought that fich officers, it say, did well in the themselves. uncommonly matter of drinks. I expected to find cellar of rather exceptional wine.
The following is a specimen menu Breakfast Porridge tes, bread, may garine,
Tamah-Joup, cold war, bolted potatoes.
Dinner-Roast mutton, potatoes and cabbage, jam pancakes
Prisoner, of course, supplement this to any extent they from the Expteeb The chef is an Englishman,
There is band conducted by an Austrian, and we saw a piano and twó call practising in the chapel, which bad good window and some alborste stalls Money and parcela come regularly from There had been hardly any Germany. tood in the parcels during the last six months.
N.C.OR. AND MEX,
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maryamdedi. "Wila hubungan tion w
WHAG TOG JEss your inga on the indased. post.
FOR RATE poison, which dades. 24. the combat.
– Da, joints being simough the same with the DIY Khacamar de zonada 1: tha: dimenso. È allow la sonciana, will decipator of the power to gain, You may each and various hospit, And been -kid your sins in Seoulain, or Mbrand n inbar'S TE mo! ber do not ligy (the): Ortellopper
GRASSHOPPER OINTMENT AND PILLS. - Pröpared by Athel, AKRONE Buson, Pacinglot : Street, London, Raghudi - Polen in Hmaland. 173, and 120 van ham,
Arenta-A. £. Watan &C., L
Hongkong.
GERMAN SCHEMES IN CHINA.
WHAT MAY HAPPEN AFTER THE WAR.
The Japanese Legation at Poking recently reported to the Formiga Offer the results of its investigation into the ponible activity of Germany in Chine Now I have no knowledge whether at
alter the prasens Faropean War. The any time since the camp was opened laž ́ February 1913, conditions may have. Leigh. Lancashire, there are 1,530 probability of the expansion of German One Tennis Net and Foles, One existed to give colour to this idea of prisoners of war. They lise is brick commercial interests in China is men-
comparative luxury-an idea which un-building erected in 1914 for a weaving tioned in the report, but is predicts New Bicycle, Typewriters, &e..
gonkledly prevails widely among the shed, but never used. "It is divided in commercial war in China against Germany United States, France and public. T is quite certain that they do seven, spacious dormitories, heated by by the steam and lighted by skylights. The England.
tulit: not exist today.
What ore finds, as Donington Hall is dormitories base rows of comfortable. The report is lengthy, giving. "large and hideous house built about beds, at the head of each af, which a history of Germão activity in China: 8561780 by Capability Brown," who seem worden rabbit-hate-like box se fixed to Brief extracts from the repors giving the to have been a bad as an architect as the wall to contain the prisoner's private result of German lavestigations and alan he was good as a landscape gardener. Le property, and serves as a place for the of the German programine in China after was given to the great Marquess of diaplay of family photographs and the the war as published in the Trade Hastings on his return from India by like.. In some cases the walls are neatly Review of the Foreign Oy are s his father, and how belongs to Mr. F. irescoed. The roa-commissioned officers follows:
"England should stand sa s power in are screened off at the end of the Gretton. It stands in a hollow, suT. rounded by a glorious English park, with dormitory. There are ablution sheds and the Far East and obould endeavour to its secular oaks and deer. Some 100 shower baths with he and cold water Jeep peace, among the foreign patiens were arr dessted to the use of the laid on.. Every man takes a bath at that have commercial interest or settle.
ments in the Fer East.
Japan enjoys a geographical privilege prisoners. In front of the house is a feast dace a week.
The discipline, under Colonel H. J hrckey and tennis ground. abundant sentries and barbed wire. The Blagrove, G.B., the Commandant, is of in regard to ammered with China, but house was taken over by the Government the strictest kind, and the cleanliness of she should not expect to monopolize it.
whole establishment is simply Germany should not regard Japan as quite empty. It is a wandering old place the and draughty, and must be difficult to terrifying. The average admissions to her enemy. What Germany wants in keep warm in winter. Together with hospital for the past 12 months is under China is commercial benefit. Japan já fire wood lined hats for junior officers, 1 per cent. We saw men in hospital, unable to conduct large industrial enter. ccntains at presents 2-17 officers and about cf whom the majority, had skinned their prises in China, without make macfal
alliance with some European vonatry. German soldier servants. The comices by falling down at football.
MONEY AND PARCELS FROM GERMANY. mandant is Lieutenant-Colonet F. S Picos.
PUBLIC AUCTION. PRE Undersigned have received instruc.
Talons, to tell by Pobic Azction,
(JOB. ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), WEDNESDAY, the th August, 1918, commencing at 10.30am, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Voeux Roul, Corner of Ice Hoci STAIET, A number of pairs of GENTS BOOTS and SHOES LADIES SATIN SHOES, etc,
A quantity of GLASS WARE.
Comprising:-
".
Water Jugs, Cake and Dessert Dishes, Sweet Dishes, &c., &c.
TERMS:-Cash.
There are
Any:
The three great problems of China. are danger frem Japan. revolution and Anandial diffecity.
Germany is misunderstood in China. The knowledge of the Chines regarding
The prisoners have their own canteen, The largish bed rooms contain from in which they can buy practically eight to 14 iron bedsteads with spring thing except alecholic drinks." The mattresses, with a small strip of carpet profits derived from the casteen are used at the side of such on the baru. boards.for the prisoners benefit only. Their European countries was obtained through 94 Each ofcer has half a small chest of rations consist of:
BUGRES & HOUGH.
Auctioneers
Hongkong Aug. 94, 1916
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
THE Undersigned have received in TH
structions to sell at their Sales Roms, No. 8, Des Van Road, Corner of Singer's Sewing Machine, and Pinifee House Street, by S. Moutrie & Co. in splendid condi- Piano by John Broadwood & Sons" tion (practically new)..
Catalognes will be issued.
(in good conditi Fino Moutrie & Co. (in good condition), Cabinet Grand Piano by Sterling Organ, Eleven Stop"
by Mason & Hamlin Inspection and particulars by appli Dacation to the undersigned.
Terms-Coah.
O view from Tuesday the 29th inst. Temos Ch
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received instruc Tous to all by Public Auction; (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNTY),
"
DR.
FRIDAY,
the 1st September, 1918, commencing
at 9:30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner
of Tes House Street, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.
Comprising
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
Honzhong, Ang. 17, 1916
w
Bread 147. Fait
(Portion may
be exchanged
for four at
Joz. of Jour
to loz, bread),
drawers and the whole, of a washstand The bed-room accommodation, in fact is practically identical with that provided for the younger boys at any private school Prisoners pay for their bed-rocm also for their washing and evals, as servants. A few cheap metal fixed baths Meat Jib. have been provided. The only attempts (Pressed & ration)
Or
at decoration are occasional prisoners Tes pictures and photographs stuck up on the walls. Priscders get up at 8 and break. Coffee.....
FBuger
the United States and England. By fot. faulty diplomatic policy, Germany 202. Becknesolawed in China. Germany Pepper1-72ce needs to join hands with some country Milk 1-20th for their mutual interests in China.
"The right of building railways in Chins is mostly in the hands of Russin, Bog. France, Japan, Belgium and England. few and Germany obtained only privileges is that direction. Prante to obtain more privileges for building rollaays in China.
of lib. tin. Fresh veget.
ables.
Margarine y.
1oz.
102.
Peas, beans,
foz.
lentils, or rice
2oz.
fast between 8 and 9. There is roll-call I have Derer toasted better bread, and at 10 and four cther times during the beat.
day..
Several times seek a check ofAbout 75 per cent. of the prisonate the officer is made between midnight recais régular
Germany
The investment of capital for the Chinese railanys is safe guaranteed by the Chinese Government, and would
remittances from benefit "the country inaking ruch invest- This ment Germany is likely to make up her the Chinese
and 4 a.m. Lunel is at 1. tes, for which Germany, generally in small sums.
a prisoner piya, at 4. differ at 7, bedmondy is banked, and can be drawn out programme regarding |: 10..
*
FAITH IN THE TIMES.**
Doyustain are threw living rooms, and the ballroom, which is usually only open for meals. The floors and walls are baro, except that the prisoners have drawn and 942 put up numerous large maja, son
| praiseworthy sketches, and a study of the nude. They have also hung up a red ink table showing the comparative losses In the battle of Jutland Bank. I had no time to see which version of the German
FOR SALE. JOTOI CAR and MOTOR CYCLE
TIRES "Firestome" and "Kelly-Springfield
ALL SIZES. Copper Queen Belting
Sundry Table Linen, 1 Persian Carpet (practically new) Bideboards, Dinner TL 678. Waggon, Dining Tables and Chairs, Chesterfield Belas, Arin-chair, A., Wardrobes and Toilet--Tables,
Dogbla and Single Bessa, and Bra-mounted Bedsteads &c. Miscellaneous Faraiture, several lour of Blackwood Ware, Pianos,
from 1 inch to 90 inches. KWONG WING TAL
84 Wing Lok Street.
-907
Hongkong Aug 7, 1918.
was. Accepted. At plair table sented on plain chairs, prisoners were reading books and papers. I have over seen so many people reading The Tunes" in one room at once. I was told
China is full of iron, coal and other but such mines were not
monthly in amounts not exceeding £1. railways. The average number of parcels received until quite recently was about 250 per minerals: day, neatly all containing food." Prisoners developed or account" of lack of capital are allowed to write twice a week to and means of transportation. There is u their friends in Germany. Clothing of good field for German activity and all kinds is supplied when a prisoner's Germany is sure to decide upon her policy OE is worn out. The cons and trousers for developing Chinese mineral mines. given to replace uniforms, have so civilar appearance that a large blue patch has to be fasertod in the middle of the back and in the seat of the trousers.
In Chian there are folds for the development of industrial enterprises, but the Chinese are unable to organize such enterprises as they lack capital, energy At the time of our visit there were and ability to organize. The develop 600 books out from the library, on the ment of industries in Chins will bezeßt,
prospects ir China are cottoz. factorisa and iron refaefie
all of which I noticed 1 characteristic Germany, The industries that have good German, picture, showing the right and the wrong way to open p book. Men were bootmaaking tailoring
DRUM THE COTTON, INDUSTRY.
that it is the only paper that the princess Faddlery, and enlarging sacks. To the n Be the development of the cotton believe, Many were working with
hut of the TLCA, where there is industries in China, Japan would suffer dictionary at English—for not many of stagn for the two testrical companies but Germany would gain by exporting the prisoners, except the naval officers. speak our tongue. We saw the comther were being examined by represents weaving machines and dyes to Chins. manter et the Blucher, Commander tives of the Board of Trade with view China will be in fature a good market for Braithaupt of the Zeppelin L. 15, which the formation of's voluntary work camp European and American machinery.
Germany now claims only 7 per cent.. was found damaged in the estuary of Cumberland. We saw "the men on
of the total export to Chis, but Germany amount. the Thames. Sve officers of the raider parade, drilling under their own non-
commisioned officers, and playing various should be able to increase the gamer. The vegetable gardens are What Germany could sell in China, la It is not to be expected that the beautifully kept.-Thera is a good band. machinery and iron The Chinese prisoners abould look particularly cheer. The interests of the destitute ara locked merchants look for absappear of price,
rgency Committee for after by the
and in the respect Germany has a good: ful. English officers have giyou them at Auistanes of Germane, Austrians, prospect. To develop her exports to rowing machine. A party goes out for
few lote Poscelains, de Pantry and THE FIRST CHINESE NEWSPAPER Greif, which was suck in the North Sea;
Kitchen Utenalle,
(Full Particnars from
Tas Ca
from Catalogue.)
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneere
Hongkong, Ang 23 1916.
PUBLIO “AUCTION,
960
THE Undersigned have received in structions to sell by Public Auction (Tok ACQUUNI OF THE CONCERMED), AN EARLY DATE
The following Lighthouse gear c
One occuling apparatus, complete Circular wick lamps.
Spare burners
Cylinders and wicke Incandescent Fetrol Lamps, and
And
Bear
Locomotive, wheels and
ther-partinalers may be obtaine the understgoed wer
EVER. 1930ED UNDER
PURELY SAMVE DIRECTION.
"arial
The Chinese Mai
華字日報
TAK-LICADONG CHIMER POLITICAL, AND Donorezimair Journal,
PUBLISHED EVERY MONG.
CONTAIN 231M-Moer Baccaran TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM
21 NORTH KOBIN.
ALL THE INTE? LETENTENCE TRUM
VARSOUR POSTA: ze Ozora "AND TASAWA
and the ofcars of the G
ons and a half hours exercise every day | més. under the eaport of an officer. A prisoner aigna a temporary parole ouch time he goes out, promising to make no attempt to escape, ky make no preparation for s future stempt to escape, and to commi no act prejudicial to the British Empire or her Allies. As a matter of fact, there has been only one escape from Donington H13, that of an berobelis sailor who got away to the Far East and was receptored.
from
Prisos get their uniform, which alomo ara, allowed Germany ey day below the rank of c
captain and above that rank.
all their expenses, incluing 270. for line theala Ten und cakes ste "extra"Thera is a canteer
and attached to 10 mal
$11.00 per Arntzen, dal teen ich in Hongliang counter and
the notorioná
-Distress
COUGHING INTO CONSUMPTION
Coegi bat you stop while it is ONLY a congb
WATERBUR
COD LIVER OL COMPOUNA
Chine, the German merchants should form a union and agree not to handle, val products of other nation,
Germany, Importe only option from China Tit the German merchants in Chias handle ane third of the total exports. of Chins, and they are working for the. benefit of other nations. Germany should endeavour, to import from Chins what is required in her own.country, obtaining the Chinese products"thumb
The opening of the Prisma Canal and the development of the Tapanes stesininity companies will greatly burt Gerzada; Interests Germsay should open through. Paname and the
Bitlab mercha
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without price. everywhere.”
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