THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1917:
Hughes & Hough
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AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Fublic Auction- V(FOR ACCOUNT OF TAK DONCARYID},"
он
SATURDAY,
Dew Fieux Road, Corner of Tex House STREET,
AUNDET
ROUSEHOLD FURNITURE, co., Including:-
THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON NEWS.
(From Our Ouch Correspondani.)
LONDON, Feb. 12.
AGRICULTURL.
The 24th February, 1917, s
The home agriculturist is notoriously 11.30am at their Sales Fuers, No. B, conservative in bis Fiews and opposed to cooperation. -But he is being awakened by the methoca of the now President of the Board of Agriculture, Mr. Prothero Formerly, it was the A Number of Rolls of Coir Matting.quatom for endless correspondence to Removed to Sales Rooms for Convenience take place before any decision was reached, but now all shat is changed, because an expert is at the Beard and the need is urgent for a development of home production.
Three Carpets, s
Tons:-Cach.
of Sale
„Āustomers.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Hongkong, Feb. 14, 2017.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
1378
ME. Undersigned have received in
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNIʊ),
DIPLOMATIC CHANGES. Change is also affecting our
diplo
GERMAN WAR PLANS.
HISTORIAN'S ADMISSIONS."
Plesser Friedrich · Meinecke.
inntic representation. One of the FROM THE MARNE TO THE SOMME. best of them is the appointment of Sir Walter Townley us Minister as The Hague, in place of Sir Alan Johnstone. We have certainly not! been too well served shithe Dutch! capital, but the new Minister with Freiburg University, the distinguished historian;"contributed to the Frankfurter; his excellent record of service, which includes a period as Chargé d'Affaires Zeitung" on Now. Year's Eve the most at Peking, will probably make a bet. remarkable sticks on the history of the ter showing. The most conspicuous war which has yet appeared in any. Get- man newspaper, write the **T** success of the war in diplomacy is Mr. Findlay. British Minister at correspondent formerly in Berlin. Being Christiania, who has come to be compelled to lie about the origin of the "the uncrowned king war, and about the plans with which described as of Norway. He will shortly be pro- Carmany began it. Garman writers motal to a better post, and several generally have had to lie about all incon-- similar-and also contrary-chunges ›.
venient orents during the war. Professor
A friend of mine met Mr. Frotherofare pending." The absence of the Meinecked on the other hand, adopts the
in Whitehall the other clay and asked Foreign Secretary from the War convenient, formula that is was only **in where he was going. He replied that Council removes the dunger that he political surve" that Germany" began. he was calling on Lord Rhondda, the might be disposed from loyalty to the war as a defensive war." while "in new President of the Local Government defend the personnel of his office and a military sense it was distinctly a
krock.oot war Niedurwertungs Istructions to sell by Public Auction. Board,, to secure a relaxation of the its ramifications, and there is an
bye-laws covoring the keeping of pigt innkled advantage in the fact that krieg"). Thus, happier than other Cer rural districts... The whole thing was Mr. Ballour is new to the Foreign man writers, he is able to tell the crush. or some of the truth, about the battle Szed up within a quarter of an hour. Dice and therefore more likely to Similar rapidity marked, the conferences acquiesce in the directions of the of the Marge, and to admit that the with the Food Controller for the controlar Council
PUBLIC
AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, TOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).
"A
FRIDAY,
she 23rd February, 1917, at 2.30 p.m., at No. 17, Kennedy Road,
(Top Flac)
thu
SATURDAY,
the 24th February, 1917,
at 10.30am at their Sales Rooms, No.8, Des Voeux Road, Cartier of
"Ico House Striet MISCELLANEOUS STOCK,
Comprising --
A few lots Gent's Woollen Singlets and Pants, Shirts, Tica de.. several Pa Lady's Boots and Shoes, Bath Robes, and Cowria, Counterpanes, Blankets, Bath and Face Towels, Toilet VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD Sop. Several Dez. Tumblers, Hot or Cold Flasks, &c., Drewing Cases, Umbrellas, Sunshade, &c.
Terms -Cusb.
AQUANTITY OF
PURNITURE,
&c. | ke,
ke.
therein contained. *Cousisting of: Teakwood lath Stand, Holltop Deskt and Bookcase Combined Handsomely Carveri Massive Blackwood Sideboard, Cabinet, Large Blackwood Silver Bavelled Overniantel Mirror in Black- wood Frame, Blackwood Fire Screen with Blue and White Panels, Large Blankwood Round Dining Table, Silk Tapastry covered Armi-chairs and Ches
Ducble terfield Sofa, Brass (practically new), Teakwood Wardrobe," Bureau, and Washstand all with Bovelled Birrors, a few lots of Pictures, Table and Ed Linen, Glass Ware, &c.
POLITICAL CHANGES ALSO. Other times other ranners.
We
of seed cats and potatoes and the provision of fertilisers. This sort of thing is encouraging the farmers and small holders and the County Compare changing our attitude on many mittees that have been set up are things, including polities. Here is Tostering the activity. In the main, an instance. A prominent Conserva-
battle of Verdun, was a failure.
THX IST PHASES.
Profesor Melacche bas the courage to describe the drat phases of the war as follow-
Our first object was to everthrow
the idea is that these county committees, tive has for the past ten years cal- "France rapidly, and to compel her to
As is was our interesti with the aid of valpers, will go over lacted every abusive, caricature, suke peace, every farm and decide whether say cartoon and prins, tha: has been rapidly reduce the number of our enemies, this pence would probably have fields cow in pasture should be cultivat-
directed against Premier Lloyd heen very lenient for Frange. It. We ed, and for what. Then these facts will George, until today the dossier 's wereaded, we could then turn tickly. be reported to the Board of Agriculture quite a large one. HUGHES & HOUGE,
Now, in these carry but the sane miktary iden ngainst and the farmer will either cultivate it
changed times, the "possession is Russia also, with the best prespect of suceus. and then, ender favoumble con- yoluntarily of compulsory powers will be enforced to that end. Seed, something of an excuriblance. Os ditices, conclude the final peace with machinery and labour will be guaranteed of his colleagues has suggested to the England, who would have been disarmed for the work, and the Local Govern-M.P. that he should sell the collee on the Continent. This peace uso. like ment Board, the Food Control Dept., tion for the benefit of the war funds, the first pesce concluded with France, would have had to assume in high degree
Auctioneers..
Fongkong, Feb, 18, 1917
·LESSONS IN CHINESE
1312
MOX FAN A Chinese graduate verwyd in
teritare. bar been a Dein and Merchanta in tac forten pers
to Frenn the Board of Agriculture the Ministry or alternatively make a present of it
pics in the Chinese examination, and in pomenunt
la hana ginal method of training Europeas teof Munitions and the Department of to Mr. Lloyd George. of a dret rate cerdifleate an athinu teschen National Service are A working Dede gooi kaowledge at Mundartu un Bakica,
Ons Good Dinner Service, Copper Fender and Fire Irons, Lee Chest, Shanghai Bath, &c. &c
AlsTM
One Upright Grund- Piano, by John Broadwood and Non, London (practically now and in splendid condition).
N.B. Special attention is called to the TEAKWOOD BEDROOM SUITE, this having being made to owner's
* design and under his supervision, also to the CARVED BLACKWOOD SIDE. BOARD and BLACKWOOD DINING TABLE.
On view from Thursday, 99 instant
at noon.
Catalogues will be issued."
Trams :-Cash......; ~
-HGGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, Feb. 15, 1917.
PUBLIO
AUCTION.
150%
THE Undersigned have received in- #tructions to sell by Public Auction. (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
TUESDAY,
the 8th March, 1917, commencing at 230 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Yeux Road, Corner of los Hou STREET,
VALUABLE TEAEWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE,
&c.
*C.
szerepented to walia cja "China Mia!!" Oflen or direct in No. 140, Wellington Street, seconit floor.
Those who intendiarizing the Chinese language together to supply one or the other of these recessities. German pri- [1951soners
are to be sad extensively, being dropped at their Helds under guard, from
vaus, every morning, and picked up again... at
motor
FRENCH LESSONS night and transported to barracks and
G. MOUSSION.
15, Morrison Hill Road.'
MARTIN'S
APIOL & STEEL
SPILLS *
3. Pranck Samady tors/{lovogutusriches. PEMAKALA At Lajjan always kany as A Khatowy Pilla la til homes, netbal de the test
MARTIN'S 【FJOL:&STEEL SEPILLS
THE
(PUBLISHED ANNUALLY)
in each class of goods. Besides being a
:.
OUR LONG BALEAN FRONT.
BRITISH LINE GREATER THAN IN FRANCE.
Mr. G. Ward Price, the Press Corres-
potdent with the British Army
camps. In the busy seasons soldiers are to help on the land, and the 100,000 women now engaged in agriculture will be supplemented by 100,000 more for the lighter work Cottagers are to grow Salonika, writing at the and of Decem more potatoes and vegetables and be ber said: encouraged to keep pigs, rabbits and poultry, miners to cultivata colliery waste land, railway men to dig the embankmente, children to grow rege tables on the village plots and garders
The
at
I upite of weather so bad that all movement on the front is reduced to most laborious progress through the mud, another of the successful local operaticos which have been the task of the British fores here was carried out yesterday, Two attacks were made simultaneously, ont south of Ioiran and another a little farther wong the line to the west near
dzeli,
cha character of a compromise, sinco we could not hope to overthrow England's nával supremacy.
*This whole programme, briliantly. begun, enllapsed at the gates of Paris in the battle of the Marne. This battle was not a tactical victory, but it was a great strategical success for the French. Perhaps our programme would not have collapsed it we had carried high our. original strategical, den with perfect strictness, keeping dar main forces firmly together, and, for the time, abandoning East Prussia."
BATTLES OF VERDEN AND THE NOM33.
Then
INTIMATIONS
The Ideal Reconstructive Natre: Food.. Sanaphos.
For Nerves
Brain
-To restore your physical fitness.
To resture puse of the nerve system
and
-To repair the results of weariness and overwork ·
take a glass of Sunaphos en rising, at mid-morning, mid- afternoon, and on going to bed.
You will feel distinctly the beginning of the oudeniable benefit that Sanaphos gives you,
within ten minutes.
Sanaphos
Any than whom you can't sleepa, when Ton wake up tired, when you can't think, wann you lomb exhausted when your coner physical hertih in deranged, Jake Saraphos, and note the resulta, You will be convlnéndi at once.
Yat Sanaphos is not to be confused wich me harmnil stimulants or dogs which only make matters worse.. I g Bes & simulants "not drug 14-M Limely as onergising ford which a most instantly begins to give new
strength to gons nerves and to your body. "Saphos and Soda" as a dere?- age in hot weather is superb, and. far better than any drink cenrining.. alcohol. It givna groot energy without hanting and without taxing the digestion:. to two trblespoonfule o: water add about two small tanatoonfuls of Sanaphos, she rapidly wits apoen, or fork, and' All, ther tumbler with sexta water,
In convalescence and nervous barstion Sunaphos works wonders
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The Signature.
To distinguish the original and genuine Worcestershire Sauce from the many imitations, see that the signature of LEA & PERRINS 'appears in White across the Red label on every bottle.
No other sauce has such an exquisitely delicate flavour; or such a reputation among
discriminating people in every part of the world.
Lea Perrins
MEANING OF THE_PLACE_INTRIGER Profesor Meinecke says that the Battle
German initiative and telligence that
A PHYSICIAN'S REMEDY FOR ANAEMIA.
Professor Meinecke ketches subwe- quart EVERES mochas follow The Germans took to trynek warfare and the enomy did likewise. The Germans tried, and failed, to break through, both on the Year and on the Baura and Kawka, while the French tried, and failed. to break through in Champages. People in Ger allotment movement has te
many begin to argue that the war had ceived a great impetus, and several
finally become a war of attrition. towna. arc even contemplating the
the Germans, in May, 1915, succeeded in Breaking through in Galicio, but ulti-f ploughing of the local golf links
"Ehmugbout Wednesday, Thursday, and mately had to settle down agua in I resorts such as "Cromer this is
Friday a force of infantry was thrown defensive positions. The British and causing opposition. Probably the thing forward against the enemy trenches while French then tried agat, and failed again, of the Somme led to the conviction, in
The point upon which physicians lay is being carried to extremes. In an equal number acted in support. South to break through in the West in the Germany that it is no longer possible to. London, for example, "some of the evennt. Doiran the Bulgarians resisted stub battles of Locs and Champagne, Tro arrive at military decisions in the full greatest stress when writing or speaking ing papers have been demanding that only, but the attack was pressed with fesser Meinecke then gives the following prase-compelling sense, and so ha dés- of Dr. Williams Pink Pills is their especially for this grave malady and the Hyde Park and the other parka Eculd determination, and after the enemy had account of the battles of Verdun and the cribes the German peace overtures as efficacy in cases of Anaemia, and it is arising naturally from the ides that the disorders acising therefrom that they had many killed his front line was rushed. Somme -- | be ploughed and planted with potatoes.
is dug-outa were blown up and every- The argument used among us a sacrifices demanded by the continuation prescribe them.
For instance Dr. Faielle, of Turin, LONDON DIRECTORY. That of course is the townsman's ides thing possible done to make the treaches youringo was that the decision must be of the war no longer bear any ralation
Pills as a perfect remedy for
Anemia of agriculture. He asks himself where difficult to hold. The same process was sought not in the intangible, distant East, to the military results which can still be "I look upon Dr. Williams' Pink there is vacant land and his mind at carried out near Duldzell, but there the "but in the concentrated West, the nerve expected, and that it is statesmanlikes and Cherosis, and Dr. Reynaud, of FINARLES Laders throughout the World
to communicate direct with Eughat once replies Why in the parks!" and effects of our artillery fire had been such contre of the enemy's force. The deci intelligent and wise to abandon the Villeloin, who prier to his retirement have known"); MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS without stopping to inquire whether it that the Bulgarians had evacuated the sien, however, must not be a decision in intention of destruction, which after all was senior
the old sense, aiming at a break-through does not lead to destruction, and to seek Hospitals, 2 of the Paris front line before the infantry, stack was would be a practical speculation to use
# recaonable compromise." Professor great number of anaemic sufferers and
of weak, sickly
young girls to have been made and were already hidden in their and rolling-up of the enemy resistance- complete commercial guide to Londen and such inferior land for cultivation, he dugouts up the communication trenches. for such a decision was regarded as no Meinecke claims it as a fresh proof of cured by Dr. Williams Pink Pils.
The special functions of Dr. Williams its inburbe, the Directory contains lists of turns on his enthusiasm for sensation full After the raid had been inade com- longer, peasible here in the West-but were once more the first Fink Falls are to purify and revitaliser
EXPORT MERCHANTS.
a decision batter adapted to the expëri- | tap and screans for immediate action.pletely successful in both places our
strengthen the whole system Fortunately no such lunacy is content. latiniry withdrew to i's orn line, their ences of the war of position and to express the new and saving idea-the the blood, to create appetite, and to
assimilates the utmost nourishment from psychological calculations. We abould, dea that this war can end only in a re plated by the officiali, for there is losses having been insignificant... plenty of under-cultivated and uncul. Thers has been a very distinct increase in fact, break in as a particularly critical compromise peace, and the sooner the food, thus rapidly forming new, Boise, Card Tables, Bedroom Forniture, arranged under the Parts to which they sail, tivated land, in the country to be in the number and activity of the enemy position; destroy one of the moss Import. better. He explains that Germany can red blood. It is thus hat they havo
cures the world
over, not only in front, which bus lately been extended, Franch that they could to longer win, knows that she cannot be compoiled to most severe cases of Anaemi PROVINCIAL TRADE NOTICES"
cocclide a humiliating "pence.
of General Debilitami but lac mounted Bedsteads, Twin Bedsteads
are met. All that we shall see and now, indeed, is actually longer than that they would do better to end a way As regards the real guarantees" Neurasthenia, Neuralgia, Indigestion. (Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, of leading Manufacturers, Merchants, etc.,'"
in our párka will be small model the line held by the British troops in which had lost all picapects for them. Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, in the principal provincial towns and
as in the special complaints of ladies. Tes and Occasional Tables, etc., Dinner industrial centres of the United Kingdom, allotments for demonstration purposes France. Our own flying men, who, both That was the origin of our undertaking which Germany professes to require, he Headache, Bargains, Malaria sa well vendors everywhere sell Dr. Services, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking forwarded, freight paid, on receipt of A copy of the current edition will be
is that Germany has taught all the small will detectainable De to show Londoners what can be done aval and military, have always been against Verdun. But this time the new makes two final observations. The one Storoa, Cutlery, Toilet Set, dic. Baib Portal Order for 208.
with, suburban plota. It is, after all, 80 vary active, are now occupied much more politico military idea ed cals to Powers of Europe that they are rising from the mid-Eastars office of the Dr their lives if they touch the electric Wiliams Medicine Co., 96 rechten Boot Utensils, Roll-top Deaks and Dealers seeking Agenzia can advertise much to the good, for the urban dweller than was the caso until recently in keep heroic episode,
ing down the sinemy's machines. "One Writing Tables, etc. Sundry Electro their trace cards for £1, or larger advarseldom realises that all the prosperity of these is reported to have been destroyed
wire which protects Central Europe bottles 18, post free Your own cure
food, Shanghai, 1. bottle for $1.50, 6°
of the cities rests on the land. today and another obliged to land. Our
"If our original successes could base The other is that the war has paved will begin to-day if you begin to day Hiane in good condition. Electric Beading Standard Lamps, Blackwood
The citizen is often one who sneers seaplanes have made a raid on Xneth been pursued as the same pace to their" that there are liraits to the possibilition with Dr. Williams Pink Pilis and Teakwood Screens, & quantity of Blackwood Furniture. Engravings, etc.
at agriculture as a simple proceeding Station (on the eastern frontier of our political purpose would perhaps of knockout strategy in wes between for bampkins an enterprise that Macedonia) and have bombed rolling Also
can be taken up by any retired haberdasher. To-day it is suddenly realised by such people that agriculture is the oldest of the professions, enormously scientific in its proper exercise, and all important to the nation well being. I have met several farmers lately who have been vastly smused by the change in the situation.
As Follows:
Upholstered Suites, Arm-chairs and
with the goods they ship, and the Colonial
and Foreign Marketa they supply ::
STEAMSHIP LINES
so
comprising Double and Single Brass and indicating the approximate dailing; } tackled if the labour and other require aeroplanes on our sector of the Balkan ant French fortresses, and so prove to the safely propose a compromise, because sho accomplished so many thomando com
Plated Ware.
Tenis Poles and Netting &c, &e Brass Finger Bowls, Carpets (New and second hand), Child's Cota; etc.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue.) Fax:-Cach.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers
Hoogkong, Feb. 21, 1917.
FOR SALE.
at their Sales Roma, No. 8 Des Your Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
1010
SECOND HAND CONTRACTORS
FLANT,
THEODOLITE AND LEVEL.
Full particulare be had from the]
may undersigned.
Termís usual. S
HUGERS & HOUGH,
Hongkong Feb.
Auctioneers. 1917.
tisements from 23.
"The London Directory Co., Ltd, 25,ARCHPRO Lane, London, E.U.
LOSING WEIGHT "BY THE POUND
"Under Weight,'""" a condilon of ill-health, shows your asaime - ilave powers are decreasing,
WATERCURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND
Supplies the blood with the wanted nourishing and beilthy flesh building materials. Very palalable.
OF ALL CHEMISTS,
Price:$175 and $2,25,
menti
stock there.
..
A JOURNALISTIC CURIOSITY.
ENGLAND'S EFFONT.
Nervousness
have been attained. But meanwhile our the Great Powers," and to ronnequently enemies pulled themselves together for knockout" policy policy." aimed at bevonfirmed by the pesco. till more gigantic schieramenta. Eng-producing undamental revolutions in Whether peace colors now or, to the land Fearned from as Univerail Military European relations of power does not misfortune of the world, as much later Service and the conversion of industry pay. Thus, according to Professor as the blindness of our enemics deter- for the production of a mighty supply Meinecks, the motto of the futgrs will mines, the peace insé besok thak
German gconomic and cultural develop of arms and ammunition. Af" the "same by rot overthrow, bet balance".
ment shall move upwards just sa it did The Pall Mall Gazette, having time she leaned upon the industrial
THE GERMÁN ** TEUME."
before-and that with military security changed hands, appeared on the first strength of Amering, and so, while Japa
Although no other writers are allowed agahat the repetition of a join ablack, day under the new control, says the helped also was able to equip the like Professor Meinecke, to confess the with security for our food surf dow, w
Westminster Gazette, with a cartoon new Russian formations Tith the Garman failures, his account of the peace materials and colonial activity withi representing Mr. Lloyd George, entering paratus which we had shed the manœuvre, le confirmed in other quarters.curity against England's policy of Incidentally, there is a good schema Rome in triumph, with Lord Milner as year before. Thus la June and July. There is now Intle or no talk about violence at sea, and with our position his charioteer.. The captivce 46 his 1915, it some to the great doubt offensive German benevolence and German dislike strengthened by the scenomic concessions for the provision of army cats, of which chariot wheel are not, as might have of our enemies in East and West. The of bloodshed. It is simply argued that the in our favour, (sic), which will have to bo- millions of quarters are consumed every been supposed, the Kalar the Emperor result was that we had to interrupt our oemy ought to be persuaded to are made to be. The time of peace years Farmers who break up approved of Austria, the Sultan of Turkey, and operations against Verdun, and the with Germany that compromise in ingvit- land now in pasture are guaranteed a King Ferdinand of Bulgaria They are enemy ofensive clas achieved partial able, and then to decurs with Germany is to be ushered in by the conclusion of price for their crop that is higher than Mr. Asquith, Mr. Mcheon, Mr. Runci- scocesses, especially in the Eset, although peace based upon the war roup In
all of who are represented in chalas.roll up our linee could not be achieved its semi-okial correspondent uses the of the war. For the sake of the poss
So far for the earlier. editions. In the in spite of An Intensity of attack and bis ordinary supply of cats. The first
following language
future of Europe, it will have to with the desire for peace solemnly what have been proved, to be contraer is to eat up 1000 acres of later this picture has been cut in half, superiority in technical resources far Salisbury Flein. The scens there to-day and Mr. Lloyd George is left triumphing greater than in our brandthrough in proclaimed with the approval of the weaknesses wes knpases which the is Bimost on the overseas scale of cultivi alone without his attendant captiven Galicia.Tale was dra to the fact that reatrils, the claims of the Quadruple league, happily" in vain, i
What has happened, between the mom we in the interest had still further Alliance are now laid down; they, have exploit to the Injury of all tion and suggests Canadian pricie Ing Inspiration and the afternoon refice developed the possibilities of trench war.
been created by the war,, and they must for this that we must fight and nego
the
peace which will pot bring ear onecnice
which the war has denied to
that fixed by the Food Controller forma Lord Haldane, and Mr Harcourt, the real object-lo. break, through and a long message in the Cologne Gazette them. The peace is to be a just resul
preparation for
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