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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1917,
BLOOD AS A NERVE TONİC.
"If people would only attend to their blood, instead of worrying themselves ill said an eminent mervs specialist, we doctors should not see our consulting rooms crowded with nervors wrecks.
Hughes & Hough More people taler from warry than
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TUESDAY,
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anything else."
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE WAR.
(Continued from Paga. 5.)
The sort of thing which the specialist SUNDAY'S spoke of in the nervous run-down condition caused by overwork and the many saxiction of today. Safferors
THE PLOT TO MURDER MR. LLOYD GEORGE.
STORY TOLD IN COURT.
BRITISH OFFICIAL OPINION.
London, Feb. 3 Reutar's Agency learns that the opinion is held in British official quán tors that the German threat does not materially sfect the situation, as they TELEGRAMS.nemy has already done his worst. The
Loxboy, Feb. 3. Naval Authorities may be safely trusted, da extraordinary, story was told by to deal with the sea problems. The the Attorney-General, who is pro- handling of the new diplomatic situs scouting, at the resumption of the hearing at Derby of the charge hard now bean definitely opened.
brought against three, women and one man of conspiring to murdar Mr." Lloyd George and Mr. Arthur Henderson.
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find themselves tired, morass, low-Router's Service to the China Medion can be left to neutrals, whose eyes spirited, unable to keep their minds on anything. Any sudden naise hurts' like blow. They am full of groundless fears. and cannot sleep at night. Hadaches, neurita, and other narro paids are also part of the a All comes from atarred nerves.
Doctoring the serves with poisonous acdaires a terrible mistake. The only real nerve toxic is a good supply of
blood
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AUCTIONS:
MR. GEO.P. LAMMERT
AUCTIONEER
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GERMANY.
- SIGNIFICANT CABINET MEETING.
'BIGNAL FOR DIPLOMATIC RUPTURE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.
At the conclusion of a Cabinet meet. hours, President Wibon barried to the ing, extending over two and a half Capitol to discuss the situation with the Chairman of the Foreign Relation Committee, who will be consulted ba fore any serious petion is taken by the Cabinet,"
It is ascertained that the Cabinet are agreed in refusing to countenance: Ger- man iatorference with American rights.
2.30 bau, at their Sales Rooms, N. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE the Senntars one of the latter said that
Des Vosur Road, Corner" of
lc. blocs bas
A LARGE QUANTITY OF
VALUABLE. TEAKWOOD AND
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As Follows:-- Upholstered Suiten, Amn-chairs and Setas, Card Tables, Bedroom Furni tare, Double Brass-mounted "Bodstead, Brass and Teakwood Twin Bedsteuds, Sideboardsy Dinner Waggona, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, Tea and @ccasional Tables, etc, etc, Dinner Bervices, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking Braves, Cutlery, Toilet Set, &c., Bath Boom Utensils Large Roll-top Desk and Writing Tables, etc., Sandry Electro Fated Ware..
Mano by Challen & Sung, London, in good condition, Electric leading Lamps ́and Stove (New); Blackwood and Tesk- wood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Furniture, ctures, Engravings, Carpets and Rugs, Clocks, etc.
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(Full Particulars from Catalogue.) TRN: CA
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Auctioneers
Hongkong, Jan. 31, 1917.
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THE Undersigned have received a structions to sell by Public Auction,
(POM "ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
ON
FRIDAY,
the 9th February, 1917, commencing
at 1.30 p.m., at their Sales Booms, No. §.
Des Vaux Road, Comer gf Ica
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PUBLIC AUCTION
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkon to be sold by order of the Mortgagee by Pàblic Auction on
TUESDAY,
the 6th day of February, 1917 at 3 o'clock PM.
By
Mz Gro. P. Laxxert, Auctioneer,
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street...
The Property consists of:- All that piece or parcel of ground stata at Victoria in the Colmy of Hongkong and registered in the Land Offices MARINE LOT No. 95 Together with the messages and premises thereon known ni Nos. 6 and 7 Fayz East and Nos. 48, 30, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 Queen's Road East Victoria aforesaid.
The said premises are held for the term of 009 years from the ath day of July, 1844 created therein by a Crown Lease of the said Lot dated the 14th day
of July 1862 and made between Her
late Majesty Queen Victoria of the one part and Lee Yune Wa of the other part subject to the payment of the Crown Reet and to the observance and per- formance of the Lessee's convenanta and conditions therein reserved and contained.
Arca 27,500 square feet or thereabouts. Annual Crown Rent 8484.84.
For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to
DENNYS & BOWLEY 6 Dea. Faux Road Central,
Solicitors for the Vendor.
or 10
MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer, Daddell Street. Booghong. Jan. 21, 1917.
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SALE
a diplomatic rapture with Germany practically certain
FRENCH MARINE MINISTER'S VIEW.
The Attorney-General" said the intention was to murder the Prime: FARIS, Feb. 3.
Minister and Mr. Henderson by means of poison contained in phials. In the Senate the Minister of Marine These were sat from Southampton declared that the Germans were unable to Derby and handed by Mrs. Wheel to worsen the past "frightfulness" don (mother of the other female "We shall remain calm and without prisoners) to a, Government agent fear," he said. During the last eleve who had obtained her confidence. wonthe 51,000,000 tons of shipping is we proposed to shoot poisoned came to France. Less than a half per darts at Mr. Lloyd George at Walton
Heath.
cent, was submarined...
The Attorney General" said the prisoners were desperate, dangerous FRENCH SHIPS TO SAIL AS USUAL. people, abeltaren of fugitives from the
Ch
Panis, Feb. 8.
nounce that their mailings will cost Several French shipowners a tinue without interruption.
Army, and doing their best to ipjurs Britain in the war. Mrs. Wheeldɔn's son, William, was a conscientious ob- þjector, at present under, arrest.'- The male prisoner, Misson, was an export in poison.
The Attorney General then described bow two Government agents obtained the confidence of Mrs. Wheeldor, by FRENCH EXPERT'S FREDICTION.one, representing himself as a fugitive from the Army and a member of the Independent World Workers! Organiza tion. He related conversations regarding phials of poison, including the subtlest vegetable poison, curgro, which he alleged Mrs. Wheeldon obtained from Mason.
PARIS, Feb. 3.
LATER.
At the conclusion of a two "köurs' M. Louboeuf, the distinguished conference President Winn had with naval authority and submarine de signer, declares that Germany can- not carry out her blockade. E. predicts that in the next few weeks
Extraordinary precautions will be many German submarines will taken at Mr. Lloyd George's meeting situation will be the same as it was with very fs exceptions, will be diappear and after that the at Carnarvon to-morrow. No women,
admitted only local electors will before February.
receive tickets on the strictest guarantees.
A member of the Cabinet told a Pressman that "the last chance was not, yet gene; Germany has not yet carried out her purpose so far as we know."
"The Customs Collectors at all the ports have been instructed to be most vigilant in enforcing the neutrality. regulations.
MR. LLOYD GEORGE CONFIDENT.
It is learned that at the conference
LONDON, Feb. 3.. with President Wilson, Mr Stone
The Prime Minister, Mr. Lloyd. Chairman of the Foreign Relations George, visited Criccieth, this country Committee, and Senator Lewis wore of
BRITISH PREPAREDNESS.
LONDON, Feb. 3.
the opinion that an immediate breach home) where he received an ovation. SPEECH BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE. with Germany was not justified, assum- The town was draped with flags.
Replying to an address of welcome,. ing that she had not intended to imperil Mr Eloyd George, said:"The burden Amerkans, but the first act against on my shoulders is overwhelming, but I Americans should be the signal foram confident that our nited efforts diplomatic rupture.
will succeed in confounding the devices REFLECTION BEFORE ACTION. of the wicked."
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The majority of the Senators who conferred with President Wilson favour- ed an immediate rupture with Germany.
President Wilson, who did most ¿f the talking anggested a night's reffes- tion before taking action.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
SEVERED.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3. " (LONDON, 1.35 p.m.) Official circles are convinced that the break with Germany is only a matter of
time."
Fifteen Senators discussed with the President three possibilities:
ALLIES ADOPT ENERGETIC
› MEASURES.
PARIS, Feb. 3.
Mr. Lloyd George, addressing 5,000 of his constituents at Carcar- von, pleaded for & fair trial for the new. Government which had already, inter alia, "saved hundreds of thou sands of tons of shipping and ar- manged for the construction of hundreds and thousands of new tonnage.
He especially eulogised the, Muni. A Daval expert states that at the tions Department, saying: "When recent Naval Conference, in London the the time comes the supply of shot abieriniam was foreseen and and shell and guns of all calibres energetic mesures adopted, assuring will be ampla; there will even be a the relative security of France and surplus for our Allies."(Cheers) Great Britain.
GERMANY'S OFFER TO HOLLAND
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 3.
The Handelsblad states that Ger many offered to Holland for the Flushing route the same concessions as she ofered to the United States 2-Delay until an drert act has for passenger steamers not carrying
contraband. "been committed.
-An immediate brink.
3-Send Germany a fual warning
Negotiations are in progress The majority were of opinion that regard to the regular Dutch services. any other course
the first to the Dutch Colonies. would be regarded by the world
than
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YACHT M. B. LOLLO rowl-rigged, 7 b.p. Thorasycroft M. eagine, (Kerosine) s long, & beam complete with
Apply Moss President 74th Punjabis. Kowloon.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. dinghy, code flags, anchors, etc. 7 knots,
Comprising -
Taskwood Twin Bedsteads, Carpets and Rags, Sideboards, Dinner Waggon, etc. Dining Tables and Chair, Chesterfield) Sofas, Arm-chaiza, &c., Wardrobes and Toilet Tables, Double and Bingle Bras mecnted Bodsteads, Cots, &, Miscel laneous Furniture, Blackwood War maluding Cabinets, Wardrobes, ab Ben Fenders and Fire Brasep, w for leta Poroolaina, do, Pantry, Bath Room
od Kitchen Utensile,
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A few lots of Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Brass Vases; Braan Finger Bowl. (Full Particulars from Catalogue.) TERMS CA
¡UGHES & HOUER,,
Auctioneers.
Zengkong, Jax. 30, 1917.
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned haye rosaived:ibatrach tions from IL. M. NATAL STOLK Orneta, to sell by Public Auction,
SATURDAY,
uka 10th February, 1917,
#4 2,30 p.m., at their Sales Booms. Um & Des Vixx Road, Corner of Los House Street,
The Clothing and Effects of the ste ME AW. BUTION.
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Hongkong, Feb. 4, 1917.
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THE BALKANS "MUDDLE."
The present muddle in the Balkans þá. was, dus to improvidence, hesitation and lack of imagination, and the Allies were jointly to blame. The Ballmas, however, was the only theatre causing anxiety. (Cheers).
INTIMATIONS
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SANAPHOS
THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD
AA VALUABLE KASTORATIVE DO MERDASTHUVIA NERVORS DYSPEPSIA AND ANEMA.
Sanaphos" supplies the element Moreover
Sanaphos contains which is needed: by our nerves and other food elements, which at once brain and which is net supplied in are assimilated to make tissue and sufficient quantity, by our ordinary energy. It is wholly digestible, food. Thus it is an ideal food for fact which distinguishes it from Bourishing and strengthening the earlier and less highly perfected nerves, and for correcting all the products. The Chairman of the many ills which result from weakness Company making. Sanaphos iz
of those nerves which govem all the Sir William Taylor, M.D. Surgeon. working of the body.
General of the Forces. *Sanaphos" is sold by all Chanclats. Stonks: bald by and coquasta. fez muiles should Addresando Fletcher à Co., or The Queen's Clapenasry, Häag Kons.
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Variety of Uses.
The uses to which LEA & PERRINS' SAUCE can be put are innumerable... At Luncheon, Dinner or Supper, it is the ideal sauce for Roast Meats, Fish, Game, Cheese Salad, etc.
In the Kitchen, it is indispensable. to the cook for flavouring Soups, Slems, Gravia, Minced Meat, etia
In India, a favourite, " Pick-me-up" in. Len & Perring Sauce with „Seda-mater.
Herrine
Lead
MESOPOTAMIA.
FURTHER BRITISH ADYANCE.
The Original and Goeden.
WOR/ESTERSHIRE
THE LITE LORD CROLER.
"GREATEST FIGURE IN RECENT EGYPTIAN HISTORY"
- Camo, Feb 4, The death of Lord Cromer has created
THE GERMAN GOTH.
LONDON. Fab. 8, «Germany's latest 'sex policy showed the Goth revealed in all bis nakedness,
An official report from Maiopo- inren to the most indulgent neutral tamis, states:
The German offer to allow America, to We advanced 800 yards on the a profound impression here. The newe- send one steamer weekly to England night of the 28th and 29th January papers enlegise him as the greatest was insolence Limost amounting to on the right beak of the Tigris, cast higure in recent Egyptian history." insanity. But we would overcome the of the junction of the Tigris and the age were down at half-mast, overy-
where
THE AMERICAN IMMIGRATION.
however, are that the second course FRENCH TRANSPORT TORPEDOED, marine menace by grit, energy and Hai; also from 200 to 300 yards west will be adopted
courage (Chee). The nation must of the Tigris-Hai-junction, and 800 support, Government's efforts with yards in front money, labour, "land and mertice (Cheers).
AMERICA. ** AFLAME · WITH
ANGER.”
NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2.10 p.m. The whole country is aflame with anger at the German Nots, surpassing the excitement at the time of the sink ing of the Lusitania.
LONDON, Feb. 3.
ກ.
The French Ministry of Marine 'a nounces that the transport, Amiral Magen, conveying 300 troops to Salonres, was torpedoed on the 25th January, Eight hundred and nine were saved.
CHIPS SUNL
LONDON Feb. 3.
Three British, four Norwegian steamers and one Spanish were sunt yesterday
GREAT FINE AT ARCHANGEL.
Our casualties were slight.
Our cavalry raid on Wednesday secured large stocks and grain, and mate line of enemy trenches east of captured on Thursday, the pepilti.pn
BILL
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. The House of Representatives haz
PRUSSIA'S BAAL A FALSE GOD
There could not be peace without victory (Cheer) We must do the figris-Hsi junction on the right again passed the Immigration Bill strate that Prussia's Bast was a false bank of the Hai. god—that it could not protect'îtabit, let done the German people.
PRACE IN 1917 · IF —
Peace would come in 1917.
We repulsed a counter-attack and took 150 prisoner.
We ttacked and captured trenches west of the Tigris-Har junction and killed a large number of the enemy.
We were subsequently compelled to relinquish a portion of the ground
formany was made to know that by holding gat till 1918 she would be worse off, not better, The Allies must organise all their resources.. grined.
The Empire >ean" and will do more Our cavalry throughout the latter than it is doingsbepresent. We operations successfully operated must utilise far more than previously westward of Kut-el-Amara"} the Empire's great resources. With the
(which the President recently vetoed... objecting to the literacy test).
The litency test consists of the ability of immigrante, to read, and write their own language.
THE LIQUOR PROBLEM.
QUESTION OF NATIONALISATION IN GREAT BRITAIN.
The newspapers, with hardly an ex ception, demand that Germany's insult be thrown back in her face. Even the.. mildest pacifist "organs only deprecate rashness and urge waiting 'aptil the first concrete tase of atrocity 'decurs, part
The temporary closing of New York harbour was followed by a rumour of an attempt by the Germans to scuttle that an explosion was followed by object of leeing what can be done in the interned liners in order to prevent fire on wharf at Archangel on that direction first, the Imperial Cabinet VIOLENT FIGHTING ON RUSSIAN control of the the murders in order to p
January 25th. Various buildings and would commence ita mitting in a few depots were damaged and 844 per-weeks. (Cheers).
It is understood that Germany has
from, 200 to 500 submarinei ; they will
be divided into sections for blockading
The Germans at Washington boast that not a single ship, will scape.
THE BREIR.“
LONDON, Feb. 3 6.10 pm AMERICA HAS SEVERED DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH GERMANY.
BERKSTORFF TO RÉGEITE `HIS PASSPORTS
LONDON, FOB. 3. "The Daily Molle correpondent at Waabington has telegraphed that Count Berustoril receives his pangarte on the 3rd fast-
LONDON, Feb. 3..
A Russian communiqué ennounces
sons were injured, including threp THE CAPTURED GERMAN officers and 9 soldiers. It is feared that 80 were killed.
Everything is now stored and working as usual.
WILLIAM THE FEACE-NAKER.
TERRITORY.A
It was tinkable that the great Garman, territories can be disposed of after the war without 'eqnsulting, the | Daminions, since they had shed their
The Daily Chronicle on Decemberrs Sist sasarted more definitely yesterday, that the State would shortly buy out the
drink
trade. “Although scheme is
"vast and in tricate, the Government will be zole te utilise Mebloyd George's "plans, me
made ARMOURED MOTOR-CARS IN early last year. He placed a complete
FRONT:
FIRST LINE. V
LONDON, Feb.
A Bussian oficial wireless message
tha
scheme before the Cabinet on that oce casion, but the Cabinet was divided. Many lending Unionists were opposed to the proposals, although Mr Bosar Law Mr. Argulh was forced the drop the and Mr. Balfour, mupported them as y scheme stoc controversial. The Treasury
blood; in acquiring them. It was on HOTBAfer violent gun fire the hected wing the hecessary bond thinkable that this question should be. Germans attacked eastward of for three hundred million sterling, be settled without the Dominions sharing Koncem high road and succeeded in case that wald, be prejudicial to war SHOULD BE AWARDED NOBL responsibility of considering the pushing back our troops on our right borrowing. Many temperance extr
extrem PEACE FRIZE
issue, be part of the settlement of the flank
lets also wereh hostile to state e ownership, great world problem following the world Our counterattack restored our
and they also helped to kill the scheme. poutions with the assistance of Cabinet his not yet considered any The Morning Poet" stated that the armoured motor-cars which approachscheme for the purchase of the liquor. ed up to the first line.
trade, and it doubts if the attempt will be made. It considers nothing would weaken the new Onvernment so much as embarkingon such controvarvis) eubinota,
c. (Cheers). AMSTERDAM, Feb. 4. The Stambul Umversity proposes that the Kaiser should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,
THE WAB LOAN.
LONDON, Feb.
THE LULL IN THE BALKANS.
WILL FALKENHYAN ATTACK: BALONIKA?
ATUENE, Feb. 4 It is reported in Sofia that General Sir John Ellunán and thi varmnin Lines haars taken 22,150,000; and the Falkenhayn is presiding overa Liverpool, Cotton, Association £200,000, council discussing the expediency in the War Loans
attacking Salonikaze
ARTILLERT ACTIONS HEAR MONASTIR.
PARIS, Fob 3. Artilleryhions, continue, especi in the Strums Doiran,Vardar zone, por of Monastir,
A TORTY YEARS TEST.
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in poplarity very scar. What rébou,mands-on is required i Fort by all Chemists and St