TUESDAY, JULY 24 1917,
AUCTIONS.
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
General Anetioneers Share, Coal and General Prodnos Brokers and Commission Agents.
PROPRIETORS Swa-Waz" Coal Storage.
Codes used Bentley's
A. 2. c. 4th & 6th Editions. A 1 Talographic Codej
Telegraphie Address METRIUM”. HONG KONG,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in- stractions from the Executors of the late Capt. W. 1. CARTER, to sell by Public Auction,
'ott
THURSDAY,
the 26th July, 1917, at 2.30 p.m. ut No. 6, Stewart Egurace,
THE WHOLE OF TRY
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
PORNITURE,
tc., Je
therein contained. Consisting of :--
and bat rack, süle table, we
Ke
*
of
G.
FL
PUBLIO AVOPION. THE Undersigned have received in- atructions from the Victualling Store Officer, to sell by Public Auction
00
FRIDAY
the 7th July, 1017
at 10.30 am, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des. Vaux Road, Corner of Ice
House Street,- Thirty-three Cases CHOCOLATE Tornis :-Cush.
HUGHES HOUGH
Auctionsors. Hongkong, July 23, 1917.
11
1037
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction;
(POK ACCOUNT OF TÜR CONCERNED),
Cin
FRIDAY,
the 27th July, 1017, at 10.30 alin. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Voeux Road, Corner of
TEE HOUSE STREET, SUNDRY FURNITURE,
.cc..
&c.
Kb.
"And
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE ESCAPE OF
PRISONERS.
[CONTRIBUTED.)
"AMERICA AND RUSSIA.
We are now about to accept the Fange of battle with his natural foe to
MR. ELINU ROOT'S ADDRESS TO liberty and bull, if necessary, spend the
THE RUSSIAN MINISTERS,
Mr. Eliha Root, who headed the Ameri,
Ministers
To all history, an espe from imprison ment has appealed to the romatic side of cati Aission to Runde, this addressed the human miare. And that side of humur - Connoil of Bussin a
last nature is by no means to be despised mouth- The trian who had none of it, wälis had no ị
Mr. President and members of the gleam of adventure in bis composition. Council of Ministers," said Mr. Root. whose augination was not stirred by the mission for which I have, the honour deeds of risk and enterprise, would by to speak in charged by the goverunrat reason of this luck by a less valuable and people of the United States' of member of the state to which he belonged. America with a message to the govern The explanation of this is obvious. Na meat and people of Russia. The mission ma i likoly to act with caurage and
comes from a democratic republje. Its vigour who does not admire these
members are commissioned and instructed qualities, and such adminition is largely by a President" who holds his high offer dependent on what is commonly called the romantic spirit. That chese qualities ¦
a chief executive of more than due are of the utmost worth in the com hundred million free people by virtue of position of a cution is a but which noldly popular slection, in which more than -cighteen willion votes were fively past can reasonably dery.
and laily counted parsnar to law by universal, runal. dirers and ***11 suffrage.
"
whole fores of the nation to check ant nullify its protonations and its power. Ha are glad now that we we the facts with (us veil of lisa pretence about them, la fight thus for the ultimats peace of the world and for the liberation of its peoples, great and small, and the privilege of men' everywherò eo loboses their way of life and of obedience.
The world must be made san for democracy. fts peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political Jiberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire to enquest, no dominion, Wą, seek no indemnities for inelves, au mntorin compensation for the sacriticis
shall fredy . We are but one of the chumpions of the rights of mankind. We shall to satisfied when those rights have been made as secure as the faith and
the "freedom of nations and make them."-
And you will see the feeling toycards Russia with which Amerier has gutbred the great was in another classe of the home addres. President Wilson „Further declared :—
In the british race there has always been much of this admiration for adven burcus enterprise, and in consequence m sault element of the mountic spirit of
For one hundred and forty-years our adventure. So mach is this the case that people have been struggling with the hard
**** Dos in every Americus fhe? that: probleme af self-government. With many anything so spirited as un escape from pvison, even on the part of a criminal, shortcomings, many mistakes. many assurantes e been added to our hapeter " (Bomored to Salos Rooms for Convpnisace has always been regarded with respect imperfections, we still have maintained the futare prace of the world by the
of Sale.)
rather than with disapproval.
If this order and respect of law, individual wonderful utal, heurtening things that have Almo 1 Typewriter. Opera Glasses, Silver feeling appertains to the escape, or freedom and national integratore, heen hagpung, within the last few wirks Fnder the smarrity of our own laws 104 in Russia? Boosie was known by, those Watches, few lots of Chinese Porcelain,tempted escape, of a criminal, how much! &c, &c.,
mune must it apply to the escapes of have grown in strength and prosperity.who knew her best to have been always I have lately had But we value freedom more than in fact democratic at heart in all the A number of lots of Enmelled Cooking Prisoners at war? HALL-Teakwool umbrella ta tamils. Brass Ware and Portelinvension to visit some at the camps in sealth. We love liberty, andhowa cherish } vital' habits of her thought, in all the
Ornaments, &c.
England when therana prisoners are above all our possessing the Meats for intimate relationshops of her people, that Trans-Cash,
incarcerated, pind was struck by the fact
which our tathers fight and suffered and spoke their natural instinct, their habitual attitude toward life. The usterṛsey that that even the afterupted excups of an sacrifices, that Ainerion might be free.
crowned the summit of her political 1977mony prisiiter was regarded by Thore
structure, denjg is in hasi stund and terrible responsible for, his safety as something
as was the reality of its power, was not more than morally, paropable. Unlike
in gaen Rärvian in neigia, chameter or any other German acts it was within the miles of the game." and it testified in
paypared and news it has been shaken at the pit of the rear who tuulo the étiri.
and the great, genaue Traian people have been added, in all their native For tests, which nerd not be en sidered here," atremità" <if Gerwon
The news of Russia's se fond majesty and might, to the forces that are primers to escape from England have freedom bright in America úniversal fighting for freedom in the world, for Here is t very tirely proved wncressid, at actual satisfaction and jos. Frock all the adjustice and for peace.
partner for a league of Ionoug excapes from Germanyoto England Ease sympathy and hope weût are to the mes bed bore Rumegas. Details ecocen sister in the circle of „denceracies. And . TO DŮKUUSS PELLETICAL, GEORGIATION) | ing the last are known birt may not the mission is sent to express that iveling. That partnership of konut in the The American denterscy sends so this great struggle for human trafilana the he given: if it were permissible to publish
DRAWING BOOM - A snite upholstered furniture including Chester- fed sofa and arm-chairs with "cretonne covers, teak wood curio cabinets lock- casa, writing table and tour-fold screen, wide number of quad Japande water cukurs, and a few pieces of blackwood.
DINING ROOM-Tenkwool " China upboard and side table extension dining table and chairs, glass fire screen. pictures, also blue and gol dinter servicci &o.
PED ROOM-Toukwood, double beri, white enamelled twin beds, tonkwood drowsing table and marble-top wash- stards, teakwood wardrobes and chest- of umwers, toilet sets, and bath room requisites.
Also
Overhead ceiling and desk fans. electric fittings, latest designs" a
number of plants in pots and one BAROGRAPH in first class condition.
On view from Wednesday, the 25th
jast. at noon.
Catalogues will be issued.. Termo Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Aucizonsers. Hongkong, July 20, 1917.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong. July 21, 1917.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned tave received in
structions from MADAME GAINS, sell by Public Auction,
* SATURDAY and MONDAY.", the 28th and 30th July 1917, commencing at 10.30a.m. euch day, at Alexandra Buildings
(First Floor),
THE WHOLE OF HER VALUABLE STOCK IN TRADE
Comprising:-"
We believe in the competence of the power of demeracy, hid in our Heart et hearts abides faith in the coming of better world in which the humble and oppressed of all lands way he lifted up by freedom to a heritagesst justice and equal opportunity.
Ladies Dress Materials in latest shades (all new stock, French make 44 inches them any stories nes strange and wonder.democracy of Buskin greeting of aldest of the great demineracies, now seņķa witle Trimmed and Untrimmed Hata,ful as knything in fiction' would be writtin, large assortment of French Flowers Recently a small band of British officers and Trimmings, &c., Cloth and Serge;neceeded in effecting a brilliant escape Costumes in all colours, Golfing ShirtsIt is interesting to note that this was not
in Scotch Tweeds and, Heather mixture,
large variety of Black Serge Conta their first bid for freedom. "I have reason 1976 (with new full basques), a fins assortment to know that "their experiences.
of French Ribbons in short length to seiently thrilling to tir the dullest
THE Undersigned have received in structions from MADAME GAINS, to sell by Public Auction,
TUESDAY,
the 31st July, 1917, commenting at .. 18.30 p.m., at Alexarxira Buildings (First Floor),
TY
A VALUABLE ASSORTMENT OF SHOWCASES, OFFICE
FITTINGS, &c.,
A Follows. Large Glass-frontal Tenkwood Show.. wese made by Wa. Powell, Counters with Glass-top made by Wm. Powell, Bevelled Mirrors (varians sizes), Ceiling and Desk Fans, Ono Large Mezzanine Fluor, Brass Rails, Wooden Partitions. and Swing Doors. Shanghai Sunblinds,
Fat and Costumie Stands, Sewing" Machinca, &c., dc, &c.
On view from Saturday, 29th inst. Terms: Cash.
HUGEES & HOUGH
Auctioneers.
Hongkong. July 19, 1917.
1975
PUBLIC AUCTION. DY direction of the Government of DHongkong Messrs. HUGHES and HOUGH. bave received instructions to sell by Public Auction,"
on
MONDAY,
were
kympathy, friendship, brotherhood, god in fraternal vain with the youngest. speed. Distint America kane little of Practical and specific methods and the the special conditions of Russian lile possibilities of our allies" eonperation, the which must give form to the government ethers at the mission would be glad dod. Jaw, which you are alout. to create.to discuss with the members of the As we have developed durinstitutions to government of Elumnia“
serve the needs of vir minnal character
suit purchasers, Black and Colcar imagination, and can at least affirm that and life, . we askine that you wit
Ribbon Velvets, Ostrich Feathers and Pompoms, Wings, Aigrettes, Quills and Örnaments, Veils, Tulles and Chiffons in all colours.
"
Ou view day of Sale. Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, July 19, 1917...
PUBLIC AUCTION.
|
develop your institutions to "serve the
needs of linssian charister and fin
** As we book senas the sea we distin
AMERICA'S WOODEN VESSELS.
All the wooden vessels which are being built on the other side of the Atlantie
the initiative, daring, aut determination, which muabled them to win through, were truly remarkable. - One other factor cop- tributed to their seres in regaining the shores of England. They all hear withos -urad this may be said of various other 1974 British soldiers who have scaped it self-engtrol, essential kindliness, strong 'cesoragle" and nesthe different time-to the kindness which | coman they received from individuüla on reach- idealism of the ashian character equal to about 000 miles. She is 2101t.
neutral territory. The neutral | have faith in you all." We pray for God's exercised towards them the qualities of blessing, upon you all We believe you the Gipid Samaritan in no small degree, will solve your problems, that you will maintain your liberty and that, our twe great nations will match side by side in the triumphant" progress of demogriy andl the old order extrywhere, has passed · away and the world is free.
guish us party, an class. We new great | are not, it seem, auüiaries. Severi Russin as a whole, as one mighty, striv-which are approaching completion are ing, aspiring demaney. We know the full poweral ships. The firegon, launch- edrevently at Seattle, is to have twin (Southwark-Harris-Diesel engines, of 125) hchige, mnd a fresh capacity which will be
HE Undersigned have received in
structions to sell by Public Auction. (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
63
MONDAY
the 20th July, 1917, at 230 p at No. ton Nathan Road, Kowloos, (Top Flat), THI VALUABLE "HOUSEHOLD
Ac
Also
Site
and their gratitude may yet prove an sult of value to the country whose inhabitants sheltered and stenoured them in the hour of need.
FI
A point that is worth noticing, not only in the escape specifically referred to but in others, is that succes did not
Crown
"FEABEZ DANGER THREATENS. “
One fearful danger threatens the liberty of both cations. The armed forces of a milliy autocracy are at the gates of Fessis and the Allies
long by-12ft., bentn' by 2lt. deep."und †1.2003200, of Washington fir. hashe
INTIMATIONS
Quality.
With LEA & PERRINS' SAUCE, a few drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or cheese, Acc., are all that is required to unpart the most icious piquancy and flavour.
The QUALITY and concentration of its ingredients make a little of this sauce go along way.
Lea Herrin
The Original and Gennine WORCESTERSHIRE,
THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY
Which has no berue the Sump of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS.
ENO'S
FRUIT SALT
PLEASANT TO TAKE,- REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING,
IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES
OF
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet-Eating or Drinking. Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or Gouty Poison, Feverish Cold, with High Temperature and Quick Pulse, and Feverish Conditions generally. It is everything you could wish as a simple and Natural Health-giving Agent.
Prepared only by
J. C. ENO, Ltd., Fruit Sait Works, London, England
SOLD BY CHEMISTS AND STORES EVERYWHERE.
need in her construction. Her dead- WHAT TO DO WHEN
weight carrying capacity is 3,000 tons.
TOBACCO AND CIGARETTES FÖR
organisers
THE TROOPS.:
NERVES GO WRONG
Physician's Advice
fow
AUCTION.
PUBLIC AUCMON.
the ast day of July, 1917,
at his Sales Rooms,"
DUDDELL STREET,
THE Undersigned has received, fratruoi MEN and women who suffer from tons from the Liquidators ofMessrs. weak nerves, who tire easily can't Jr & Co. in pursuance of an order Sir Edvard Ward, Director-General of sleep. have brain fag, low vitality of the Hongkong Government to sell try FURNITURE,
Voluntary Organisations: writing to the general weariness, loss of strength, dulled Fublic Auction at 12 o'clock (Noo) oz dic
an earlier attempt. This dows
Fund, "I want to appeal to jou poor, unsteady, trang nerves, or
of the Overseas Clubs Tobacco ambition, lack of will power, or any
TUESDAY, those symptoms that 50 surely arise from thereja contained.
that to effect an escape the quality of
to coutine, and if ple extend, this porrs force run low, thould try taking a Comprising:
persistemey is very necessary and also Teakwood Hall Furniture, Chesterfield
branch of your work, by providing even little Sargol with their meals for
of tobacco and days and note results. This preparation Sefa und Arm-chairs, Cabinets, Teak that an attempt that fails by a means
**The trimople of Gerum arins will greater quantities
is the greatest ginger-up stimulant and Dining Room Furniture, Ice Chest, precludes the possibility of a later effort. mean the death of liberty in Russia. Nogaretter for general distribution to the
nerva vitalizer ever known for putting THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD Bookcase, &c., Large Wardrobe, Bed- If a prisoner wishes to escape he must enemy is at the gates at Americs, but rated by our soldiers than gifts of this and real vital energy into a tired, rua Hongkong, od being Rural Building troops.... No. luxury is more appre- the good old pep, ambition, courage PROPERTY nituste at The Peak) stead, Dressing Tables Washatand,
not be balf-hearfod about it. Br musi❘ Arneries has worn by realize that the nature,"
down and shattered nervous system: Toilet Sets, &c., Bath Roura and Kitchen Utensila
mean business from first to last, and be ¦ triumph of German arms means the denta so far from allowing failure to depress ofliberty in the world ; that we why love him and weaken his intention that he liberty and would keep & munt, fight for must look upon such Jailure merely as it. and fight for it now when the free experienes which will aid him to sucess dennereies if the world may be strong in the Inture. T
dalon, and not delay until they say With regard to the morality of attempt be beatvn down separately in succession leg to escape as a prisoner of war, it" So, Americu wunds another Dieselge should be clearly understood that no danbt to Tussia-that we are going to fight, and ALL THOSE pieces or parcels of
arised. A prisoner of war not only does have already begun to fight, for your ground situath at Victorin aforesaid and
no wrong in making every effort to freedom equally with our own, and we known and registered in the Land Office-
SECTION & OF MARINE LOT THE Underdigued have recaired instruo escape, but it is clearly his duty to excope usks you to fight for our freedom. equally
Ttious to soli NO. 101 and SECTION 8 OF MARINE LOT NO.101 Together with the measnages erections and buildings theroon known as No. 7. Queen's Boad Central Victoris aforesaid. Term 999 years created by a Crown Lease dated UNE 18 BURE HAMMERLESS GUE these qualities be should exercise them on
the 13th day of August, 1917 at 3P.H at their Bales Room, Ice House Street, Victoria, Hongkong.
The Following VALUABLE LEASE HOLD PROPERTY situate at Victoria Hongkong Viz-
the 8th day of April 1863. (*
Ares in respect of Rection "A” of Marine Lot No. 101-8445 sq. ft. Proportion of Annual Crown Bent 384.45
Electric Fittinga. Singer Seving Machine, Sunblinds, Palma in Pota, &c. (Full Particulars from Catalogue) On view day of Sale. Terms-Cab.
HUGERS & HOUGE, Auctioneer Hourkrog. Jaly 21, 1917.
PUBLIC AUCTION****
(JOH‘ACCOUNT OF TEL CÓRGEKIT),
at their Bales Rooms, No. 5,
Des Vanix Rosû, Corner of
Tee House Street
1978
́ ́BY | BLAND *·
In Good Condition.
Terma :-na usuni.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers....
1970
- Aren: în respect of Section “B” of || Hongkong, July 21, 1917,
Karine-Lot No. 101-075 sq. ft.
Proportion of Annual Grown Berit $6.78.
For further particulars and conditions
of saļa apply to....
if that be possible. It is an enterprise with yours. We world intake your cus which undoubtedly requires AUTO,
oura and our cause jours, and, with a resourcefulness, and strength of will in a cotomion purpose and the helpfulness very now uul degree. If he pose of fun alliance, ranke sure of victory
over our common the
an endeavour which is plainly in the You will fondle your own sant- interests of his country. His country rients and purposes la the words of needs him, and he can serve her best by President Wilean to the American Came treving himself to return to duty. If ha
grew, when on the trend of April lust succeeds, all honour should be his The adyland a declaration of yaz aguer effect an escape may, and often does, call termsby. He said for qualities is fine as the which sets
SJ, WA 426 Macropting this chair of of the greatest gallantry demand. No.
hostile purpose because we know that h
CORNSUN, STOKES & MASTER SAVARESSES military bonour is as yet awarded to auch gorenzone (the
Prince's Buildings
Ice Boise Street, Hongkong -Solicitors for the Liquidator of, The Deutsch Asiatisone, Bank.
Mossrs HUGHES and HOUGH The Auction
(SANTAL CAPSULES
Most Certain :: Cure:
prisoners who have escaped, but the ment) following unch mut? courage and resource necessary to vicodia are in many instances worthy of the highest reward
It is enimated that war pensions will cost the country £40,000,000, máďa
never hava a triads and sunce of its organized
For de school celebrations of Empire Day nothing better in the way of National Anthems could be deurd, remarks a Londen ontemporary, then the additional verse which Mr. M. S. Shellington wrote a few years ago --
May our great Empire stand
·By God's protecting hand
Shielded from Uf.
May all her children free...
Fulfil their destiny, and Serring with loyalty
·God, and ther King,
The Man Who Gets There
Is the man who has blood Teal rich red blood photy of it is body- WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND,
makes bia
the pra
what
"ptarpoiss," (here can be so
Here is test worth trying. The next Lot No. 19. time you feel tired, blue, or when, your
IN ONE LOT nerves are fairly crying out, take two The property consists of --- Sargel tableta. Then wait for just ten minutes, and ante results. Sargol seems The pics or parcel of ground and to go straight to the nerve cells and premises known se* Lysbolt," 104 The starts work the winule it reaches them. Fesk, situate neur Mount Gough in the
from that It brings a ten minute change awful dull, weak, lazy, don't-give-ahang Colony of Hongkong with an Area of feeling to brightness, strength, clear 124032 square feet and registered in th headedness and courage. La calms and Land Office sa Bural Building Lot. No. strengthens the nerves of people who 19. SE
get the jumps and fidgeta, and gives
them poise, power and tremendous
The lot is held for the unexpired
reserva energy. Bargol is absolutely residue of a term of 75 years created harmless, contains no babit-forming therein by an indenture at Crown Leaner drugs, and is always safe, easy, pleasant
and eficient. A, 8. Watson & Co. Ltd dated the ard day of April 1888. The Victoris Dispensary The Farmacy. The Annual Crown Rent is $1.00. ** Queen's Dispensary, The Edward Dis-For further particulars and conditions peniary, and many other leading of sale apply to Mesra, Wilkinson chemists in Hongkong and vicinity sell it in 40 tablets to a packages.
Grat, Solicitors for the Liquidafora, to the undersigne
RUSSIAN 5% INTERNAL" LIBERTY LOAN 1917.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
THE ZUESO-ASTATTU BANK HONGKONG, IS READY TO RECEIVE FURTHER SUBSCRIPTIONS ZO THE ABOVE LOAN UP 20 TEE 28th JULY 1917
WISDALIA
RUBIO A
IC BAKE
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Cuctiones
Hongkong, April 30, 1917.
DAIRY FARM NEWS:
CORNED BEEF?
CORNED PORK
PUT UP 1 Kpod "AND BARD
EXPORT OR STEAMERS UKLA