MONDAY, AUGUST 6 1917.
Hughes & Hough
THE CHINA MAIL.
WEEDY BOYS AND SICKLY GIRLS.
THE WAR.
It is a mistake to think that anemia is only a girls' complaint. Girls show the affect of it more plainly than boys. AUCTIONTERS TO. THE GOVERNMENT, Delayed development, pala hips, breath- lessness, sick headaches, and frequent sharp pain call attention to them. Bat any boys in their teens grow thin, Weedy, and have pimples on the face, s stuwing that
they have bot enough
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.THE SITUATION IN FINLAND.
dic.
HELSINGFORS, Aug. +
THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY.
KING'S STIRRING MESSAGE.
LONDON, Aug. 4.
Share, Coal and General Produce blood. The anemic boy in just as likely Reuter's Seruice to the China Mail.) tres that force would be used if the
The Senate bas decided to publish the Provisional Government's manifuato dissolving the Diet, and ordering, The King has sent the following elections. The decision was commubi message to the Lord Mayor of Lon-- "SUNDAY'S TELEGRAMS, |cated to the Diet, which adjournett sine donThe three years of war, with The Governor-General told a all they mean to every home in the together than ever the bonds of unity meeting of Naval and Military Cemout-British Empire, bara wakted closer Diet refused-to-dissolve.
which-steel-the-hearts-of-the whole The manifesto points out that the nation in a firm resolve to secure the rights of the ex-Tsar na Grand Duke of sacred principles of justice and freedom Finland devolved on the Provisional for humanity. For these we fight, and Government, which cannot reaögnise by God's help we mean to triumph."
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PUBLIC
AUCTION.
THE Undersigned bave received in
structions to sell by Public Auction. (70% ACCOUNT OPEN CONCREERD), WEDNESDAY,
10
the 8th August, 1917, commencing at 2:30 pm at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,] Dés Vaux Road, Corner of
I HOUSE STRIFT, VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURË, BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, PICTURES,
tc.,
As follows:-
Four Upholstered Suites,, Arma-chairs and Sofas, Card Tables, Bedroom Furni- ture, comprising Double and Single Besse-mounted Bedsteads and Twin Bed steads, Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs Tea and Occasional Tables etc, Dinner Services, Crockery, Ghiss Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, e Bath Room Utensils, Roll-top Desks and Writing Tables, Sundry Electro Flated -Warc, etc.
a Pianos in got condition. Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Tenk; wood Screens, Sundry Blackwood Furniture, including Large Overmantel." Engravings, Pictures, etc., etc."
Also
Tennis Peler and. Netting, Carpets (New and second handi), ke, &c.
Awi
A few lots of Turkish Bath Sheets, Towels Single and Double Bed Sheets, Bed Quilts, etc., ete
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue.) TERMA-Cab.
HUGHES & HONGE
Arictioners. Hongkong, August 1,,,1917.
2000
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction. (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
SATURDAY,
the 11th August, 1917, at 10.30 am, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of
TCR HOUSE STREET, SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD" LINEN,
1. Comprising →→→ Largo Turkish Bath Sheets. Turkish Towels, Single and Double Bed Sheets,
Pillow Cases, Bed Quilts, White Shirtings,
Also
A CONSIGNMENT OF
ERASS AND KINKOSAN WARE, Comprising -
Ash Trays Jardinieres Flower Bolders, Incense Earners, Vases, Finger Bowls,
Ornaments, &c.; Ste
TERMS Cash,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
¡Auctioneers.
Hongkong, July 30, 1217.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1896
Bergkong Mesers. HUGHES and
Y direction of the Government of
HOUGH have received instructions to sell by Public Auction,
00
MONDAY,
abe 13th day of August, 1917 at 3 P.M. at their Bales Room, Ice House Street. Victoria, Hongkong.
The Following VALUABLE LEASE- HOLD PROPERTY situate at Victoria Hongkong Viz:-
ALL THOSE pieces or parcels of ground situate at Victoria aforesaid and known and registered in the Land Office as SECTION A OF MARINE LOT NC 101, and · SECTION`"B" "OF MARINE LOT NO. 101 Together with the messuages erections and buildings thereen known as No. 7° Queen's Boud
to become a victing to consumption as
the pale, breathless girl with her headaches and worn-out look. Let him
catch cold after cold and he will lose FLANDERS .
strength until
his health becomes
prevent this serious disaster to those of the rising generation, let bath boys and girls be given the new blood. which Dr. Williams' pink pills for paie
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AUCTION.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received a atructions to sell by Public Auction (FOR ACCOUNT OF CONCERNED,
#
on
FRIDAY,
the 10th August, 1017, at 10.45
at their Sale Rooms, No. 8,
Des Vurux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
A COMMONEST OF TOBACCONISTS SUNDRIES,
Consisting of :-
Cigarette Holders, Cigar and Cigarette Pipess of all Description. Cigar and Cases, Tobacce Pouches. Ladies Purses, Military Hair Brushes, de, &e., &c,
it
Sets, Feretis, Carved Nikko Tables,
A number of Japanese Tea and Coffee]
Ant
running order.
One Motor Cycle 3 H. P in good
Terpis:-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, August 2, 1917. 2004
FOR SALE.
THE Undersigned have received instruc
tions to sell
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNRO), at their Sales Rooma, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
GROUND.
FRENCH PROGRESS.
الأمير
the rigat of Finland, which only enjoyed
a domestic autonomy, to prejudice the decision of the Constituent Assembly on the future relations between Finland and Russia.
COMPULSION IN CANADA,
TRONOTO, August 4. The Delegates of the Win the War BATTLEFIELD A QUAGMIRE Convention are bare, perfecting plana for a vigorous pro-conscription campaign. Many prominent persons, of all parties, delivered addresses. The Colonial, Molloy, who was blinded in South Africa, moved a resolution declaring that the Convention woukl not support any candidate not favouring compulsion.
BONDON, August 4. Field-Marsha Sir Douglas Haig reporta
We recaptured the remaining trench which the enemy forced on, Thursday night, to the cast of Monchy-le-Preux. The positions here THE TURKS IN have been completely re-established.
The Allies have further progressed. to the east of Kortekeer-Cabaret.
There has been heavy rain during the night..
Losnos. August 4.
A French communiqué states Despite the bad weather in Bel- glu, we progressed beyond Korte- ker Cabaret and reconnoitred farms enemy patrols. beyond the front reached, repulsing
There
was reciprocal artillery activity on both banks of the Meuse. Two enemy attempts in the region of Avocourt Wood failed.
STIRRING INCIDENTS OF TUESDAY'S BATTLE,
LosDas, August 4. Router's Correspondent at Head" quarters, telegraphing on the even- ing of August 3, -states-that the weather has become grorse and the battlefield is a quagmire of lagoons and brimming rivulete:
J
MESOPOTAMIA.
PREPARATIONS FOR A GREAT OFFENSIVE.
Foxpos. August #:
H. M. THE KING CONFIDENT OF COMPLETE SUCCESS.
LONDON, Aug. 4.
The Press Bureau announces that ITM. the King bus telegraphed to the Emperor of Japan, the Kings of Italy, Serbia and Koumania, and the Pre- sidents of France, América and
•Portugal as follows: On the third anniversary of the day on which my. equntry entered into the great struggle I desire to express the unwavering determination of my Empire to pursue the contest until our joint efforts are crowned with success and our common aims are attained. I am happy in the confidance, which I feel assured is shared by you, that the untiring will of our peoples and the heroism, of our forces will achieve tnal victory, securing thei possibility of the peaceful progress of humanity.
The Press Bureau announces that HM the King has telegraphed to the King of the Belgians: On the third anniversary of the day on which my country threw in its forces against the violators of the neatrality of Belgium, I desire to express my unshakable con fidence in the ultimate restoration of Belgium to her rightful position among The Daily Telegraph's Correspon the free countries of Europe, The dent as Athens states that a great unfailing spirit of her people, ander Turkish offensive in Mesopotamia, grievous sufferings, will eatinue to for September, is being prepared. inspire the joint efforts of the Allies Two Divisións from the Dobrudjagainst the Dation which trampled ber have concentrated
liberties under foot. at. Allepo, to where troops are also moring from Thrace, besides a large portion of Austrian heavy artillery in Turkey. General" von Fulkenlayn will be in command.
THE FRENCH MINISTER OF
MUNITIONS.
the King of Siam expressing his ap H.M. the King has telegraphed to preciation of Siam's poble, resolution to associate in the righteous cause for, which the Allies are fighting.
HM the King has telegraphed to the President of Cuba saying he is confident of complete.. success, thus setting the laws of the nations welfare and of humanity upon a firm founda
tion."
more
batter.
PARIS, August 4. BRITISH DIPLOMATS' MESSAGES The fear that the socialists would
TO FRANCE compel M. Thomhus, the French Minister, of Munitions, to leave the Government
PARIS August 4. has been dispelled by a resolution, To-day's news can be summed up
On the third anniversary of the War," by the remark of an officer, who adopted at a meeting yesterday even- Mr. Lloyd George has telegraphed to said:"Both sides seem to be trying Political Committer to apply the deci- "In recent years the French and British
ing by 36 votes to 9, instructing the the French Government as follows: to keep out of the min."
sions of the party's National Council, soldiers have fought in brotherly union, Further details of Tuesday's fight and, in agreement with. M. Thomas, side by side, in more than one desperate ing to the north-east of Ypres, where to define a policy in accordance with the battle, and by our common anfferings ONE 16 BORE HAMMERLESS GUN show that fine deeds were done by mitting M: Thomas to continue in the thoroughly mutual understanding and
the counterattacks were very heavy,interests of national defence, and per we have not only attained a the troops covering the retireurent of Ministry. The resolution was scopted affection, but have created a large and bard pressed rearguardaiter a speech by M. Thomas, emphasis world for our successors. One hundred and thirty men who ing the necessity of the Socialists colla had occupied the ruins of a farmborating with the Government, and also arrested the German advance with a speech by M. Guesde, pointing out 1979 rifles and Lewis guns. The strength that the resignation of M. Thomas of the party was reduced to 80, and would be misinterpreted, since the the survivors decided to cut their Council of Workmen's and Soldiers" way back to their own lines. They Delegates had invited the Socialists not emerged in the open with fixed to collaborate with Imperialist Govern bayonets. Some did not return, but the "valorous self-sacrifice averted & much heavier casualty list.
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Lord Milner telegraphed. We are determined to follow the beacon of the heroic example of France, without looking back acress the long dark night, to a certain daybreak in which the fres peoples of the world will together celebrate the final triumph of the rights of nations.
Mr Carson telegraphed "We have entered together a war for the defence: of our liberty and our rights. We will carry on until our combined efforts on land and sea bring the common chemy to his kneea.
Many bad obstacles were encoun tered at the advance in this district, mainly farms, from where machine- gun enfiladed the troops and had to be stoned separately, Frequently,
NEW YOLE, August 4. the first intimation the British The Shipping Board, has 'arranged received of the presence of Germans to commandeer all merchantmen lurking in shell holes, was a shot in with a view to operating the Anglo- the back.
American agreement for a joint con- There was much bayonet fighting tro of "shipping und freights. The at clone quarters, which prevented ships will be operated under Govem.. the gunners shelling the counter-ment charter, thus saving the ex- attackers, but the doggedness of the pense of taking over the bulls. English and Scottish troope, mainly The chief air is to get more ships the Lancastriara, minimised the into the trans-Atlantic service, to where many cousters on the Pacific The ground cost the Huns terribly and South American traders will be dear and the net result has tactically diverted, neutral and Japanese ships been the creation of a temporarily replacing the latter. wide "No Man's Land.**
loss.
GERMANY'S PREPARATIONS FOR
WAR:
AN UNACCEPTABLE ULTIMATUM.
NORWAY'S SHIPPING LOSSES.
LONDON, August 4. Thirty-three Norwegian ships, of a total tonnage of 58,241, were sunk in July.
STRONG MEASURES, IN RUSSIA.
Lospos, August 4. In a letter to the Times, Mr. Agent of the American Embassy st Lewis Einstein, the late Special
PETROGRAD, August 4. Constantinople, says that the Ger- M. Kerensky, in an order, forbids! man official denial of a conference
at Poisdain in July 1914. is appar-assemblies of military delegates or
Central, Victoria aforesaid. Term 990 MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD AND ently no roore veracious than similar committees of soldiers. The men of
Tears created by a Crown Lease dated
than 8th day of April 1366
Ares in respect of Section. "A" ¡of Marine Lot No. 101-8445 ag. It Proportion of Annual Crown Beat $84.45.
Ares in respect of Section “B” of “ Marme Lot No. 10176 sq. ft. Proportion of Annual Crown Rent #6.79. For further particulars and conditions of sale apply tom
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mutinous regiments are ordered to wear
German declarations
a black, band round their arms until Marquis Carroni, the late Italian they have regained their honour on the Ambassador al Constantinople, told battlefield. The Pourparlers between Mr. Einstein that on July 15, 1914, the Goverment and the Cadets, with a
man Ambassador to Turkey, who Cabinet, have been broken off From the Cama Man Of returned. from Berlin on July 14,
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FOOD. CONTROL.
CO-OPERATION BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES.
LONDON, August 4.-
T6 is officially announeed that Lörd Rhondda has invited the local govern- cut bodies of Great Britain to appoint Food Control Committees to administer the new scheme of sugar distribution under which retailers are required to register. Sugar cards will be issued by tho public committees who are also requested to continue the Food Economy Campaign and to deal with other food stuffs including meat and bread and to enforce fixed food prices."
THE SILVER MARKET.
LONDON, August 4... Silver stands at forty-one. The Continental, and otber demand, is steady.
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