MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1917.
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERS. TO THE GOVERNMENT.
General Anotioneers
ARE YOU NEVER ILL?
Is trok centuries for medical scienc to. And but that the Blood is the Life. Now, it is known that if the blood were always, abundant, rich and pure, vary unt people would are boil. It was not end of the 19th century that an instrument was invented for meas ing the art of the blood. Then doctors could tell just how anemic a patient had beenme, and with medicine to make new blood, the patient soch got
Share, Coni and General Prodosli food must be turned into blood.
Brakers and Commission
before it can nourish the body: but whans
who is run down cannot
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THE
THE Undersigned tave received in- structions to sell by Public Auction
(TOK "ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)""
TUESDAY,
the 25th September, 1017, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Des Vreux Road, Corner of
Ica House STREET, " VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, CARPETS, PICTURES,·
&c.,
As follows Upholstered Suites," "Arm-chairs and Sofia, Card Tables, Bedroom, Furai- ture, comprising Double and Single Brass-mounted Bedsteads and Twin Bedsteads, Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, Tea and Occasional Tables, &c., Dinner Services, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, &c. Bath Boom Utensils, Roll-top Deska noć Writing Tables, Sundry Electro-Plated. Ware, etc.
"Electric Reading, Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood Screens, Sundry Black wood Furniture, including Large 6-Fold Blackwood Screen with Coloured Panics, Engravings, Pictures, etc, etc., Tenis Poles and Netting.
A few lots of Turkish Bath Sheets, Towels, Single and Double Bed Sheets, Bed Quilts, etc.,
Also
One Large Hall Clock. PIANO by Collard & Collard.
Shiedmayer, & Soehne,
Stuttgart. One Pair Old, Pekinese Brass Lion.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue.}..
Tra:-Cab..
`HUGHES & HOUGH. Auctioneer.
Hongkong, Sept. 13, 1977.
PUBLIC
9123
AUCTION.
THE
THE Undersigned have received "in- structions to sell by Public Auction,
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
on
SATURDAY,
the 29th September, 1917, at 10.30 a.m.,
at their Bales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,.
A LARGE CONDIGNMENT "07
DRUGS, CHEM3OALS,
DISINÉECTANTS, ANTISEPTICS
•AND HOSPITAL SUNDRIES,
Consisting of :— : QUININE in bulk and tabloid, form, Balsam Peru, Oleum Ricini, Oleum Ulivre, Styrax liq. Ung Acid Boric, Ung, Bydrarg. Ciner, Ung. Znci, locio- form, Formaldehyde, Lanolin, Acid Carbol. Pur, Liq. Alumni. Acet, Tinct Myrrh, Tibet Opium, Gelatin Capsules, Chloroform, Aether, 8pt Camphor, and. a few gross of Medicine Bottles, &c, đc.
And
A number of Tubes of Hypodermic Injections of Morphin, Cocaine, &c., &c.; | And about 200 Tubes of Sulvaran,
Several cases of medicated. Cotton Wool, Bandages,. Iodoform Gauze, ike, Ba, ki
N.B-Several lines of the above drugs are, now practically azobtainable' owing to the War.
Catalogue will he isard.
Un view from Friday the 28th inst Terms --Cash..
HUGHES & HOUGH";
Avationsers Bongkoniz, Sept. 10, 1817..
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PUBLIC AUCTION: THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, {{FOR ACCOUNT, DE (HE CONCERNED)
MONDAY!!
the tat: October, 1917, at 10.40 sm,
at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Den Vox Bond, Corner of
I HOUSE STERKT
The following SUNDRY GOODS:
7100 long handled Wood Azes,
150 Pick Axe Heads
Three Leather Machinery Belts
100 Dry Cell Batteries,
35 'doz Mouth Organs,
Galvanized Pizing Bhackles. Fire, Padlocks, Whistle,
20
Lo
A large quantity of Enamelled Cooking
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE WAR.
(Continued from Page 5.)
SUNDAY'S TELEGRAMS.
-GERMAN INTRIGUES IN AMERICA.
MORE ASTONISHING DISCLOSURES.
Tospox, Sept. 29. The Timirs Washington Correspon dent states that the Committer of
[(Reuter's Service to the China Mai!) Publiciănformation publishes a long-
auke suficient blood from food to keep THE the body in health then blood-making medicine is required.
The simplest and best of blood-makers, suitable for home use by everyone, is Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people. When course of these pills is
is takup, their
goi effect is soon shown in an improved appetite, stronger nerves, a
digestion, and sound
ability to auster your work and enjoy leisure beurs. For wunien there is prompt relief and prevention of ailments which make liis preven
burden. You will do well to begin Dr. Williams pink pills without delay by getting & supply from any dealer, or direct from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., 96 Szechten Road, Shanghai wha end 1 bottle for $1.50, 8 for $8, post
Enve
AUCTION.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction. (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCIUNID),
'on
THURSDAY,
the 7th September, 1917, at 9.30 p.m. on the premises of the Hongkong and Kowloon What and Godown Cou Kowloon, (Godowa No. 23),
4 crates nf Glass Jars,
11
10 × 40 gallon Drums Carbolineum,
3 x 10 gallon Drums Spirits of Wine, -70 bigs Stone Nuts,
3 bags Shell blacklips,”
PEACE
MANŒUVRES.
GERMANY'S REPLY TO -PAPAL NOTE.
exposd of German intrigues iti America, accompanied by photos gmphic exhibits, including facsimile of receipts to the German Embassy
Ons is for $3,000, paid to the journalist, Archibali, who, was caught carrying Dr. Dunka's desi patches,
Another is for $1,000, «paid to Edwin Emerson, who went to Ger inany as a war correspondent for a New York paper. Emerson is now
"AMSTERDAṀ, Sept. 22. The German reply to the Pope says in the Kaiser has long and grate-believed to be in Africa. fully followed his Holiness's afforts fo alleviate the sufferings used by the war and to hasten the end of hostili tar+, ' He cherishes a litely desire that the Popa's latest step will be successful..
ITALIAN FRONT.
THE STRUGGLE FOR SAN GABRIELLE.
LONDON, Supt. 22, The Times Correspondent at Italian- Elendquarters, telegraphing yesterday say that there has been a truce-in she infantry Rghting at San Gabrielle, bu great shells are steadily falling on the niquntain.
The situation has heea urichanged since September 13. Neither side is able to boli the crest, and the desperate attempts of the Austrians, who have been strongly reinforced, to drive back the Italians, have failed,
**RUNAWAY KITE BALLOONS,"
-EXCITING SCENES IN SOUTH
LONDON.
Losnos, Sept. 99. Exciting scenes were witnessgrl in South Lolidon when the cables of four | run-away kite-balloon became entangled! Two airmen were
There are also photograplis of docuina gusty wind. ents which convict Captain you thrown out and killed. The balloo Papen of paying for the bombing of were eventually shot down. ships,
AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.
A mass of documents, seized at Dr. von Igel's so-called Advertising The Kaiser lengthily recounts the Bureau in 1013, show the extra- efforts which, in says, he has made, onlinary ramifications of the German GENERAL ALEXIEFF'S SUCCESSOR. throughout his reign, to preserve Governments spy system and the peace. In the face of provocations plotting of outrages. They prove the
PETROGRAD, Sept. 22. General Teberentissef, who is men- And teluptations he strive to the last connection of Gegan diplomats with in the crisis preseding the war, pence- the Trish revolutionary movementtioned the successor to Generai
Alexieff, is stated to be popular in: [able to settle the conflict, wit after und" that it was à New York Itishman revolutionary circles. He is determinel }
Germans in their dealings with Roger out recourse to extreme measures. who acted as a go-between for the to restore discipline in the Army with Casernent.
the outbreak of wir was the first to declare, his readiness to negotiate
Trakter.
One cipher document, addressed to Count Bernstorff in April, 1010, incriruinates Daniel Colalan, a Jus tice of the New York Supreme Court, who was a proctinent Irish-American.
As regards the Democratic Conference to be held on the 25th inst. to decide the future forms of the Constitution and Government; it is pointed out in official circles that, as it is summoned by the Soldiers' and Workman's Delegates, the
THE KORNILOFF INQUIRY,"
The ear with which the Imperial Goverment bas discussed and The following SUNDRY GOODS-nuswered the questions raiser in the 3 Large rolls of Composition Runner Papal Note, proves how earnestly it
for machinery rooms, (3 feet wide) | desires to finit a practical basis for a In this doctinent Colalan says:-Government is not bound to participate. 1x40 gallon ensk heavy Oil.
jush and heating peace.
"A revolution in Ireland car anly be The Govörnment welcomes, successful if supported by Germany: especially, the conviction expressed therefore help is necessary, consist by the Pope that iz future ing primarily of nerial attacks on thepowerof-arm-unist-beEaglund and a diversion of the get-
--PETROLA, Sept. 29. Superceded by the power of right.simultaneously with an Irish Reroli- | The Minister of Justice has reported Wo share the view of his Holinesstion; then the landing of troops, arms to the Cabinet that from the first regarding the importance of definite and ammunition in Ireland and results of the Korniloff enquiry, it ap rules and safeguards for a simultan-possibly, officers from Zeppelins. This peared that most of the officers arrested mas, reciprocal limitation of arms - would enable the Irish ports to be did not participate in the plot. They ments and the freedom and co-closed against England, the estab-will be released immediately immediately following the above sale:munity of the gearr
lishment of submarine stations on of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates, A telegram from the Mobiloff Council (in Godown 51), on the same premises,
the Irish, coust and the cutting off of complains to M. Kerensky, who is still the undermentioned, (in Bond),
the supply of food for England. The at Headquarters, that the guard orer success of the revolution mag decide | General Korniloff and bis associates is not strict enough, and insists upon their removal from the hotel to prison, and that the guard be changed.
30 bugs Coco Nibs (damaged). 7 cases Shell "blacklips,” 20 cases Mineral Water
brunnen,"
Alsa
Sauer
11 cases Houses of Lords Whisky.
enses of Beer.
**The Government welcomes the idea of decking international differ ences by peaceful methods, expecl.
On view from Tuesday the 95th instally arbitration. The Government the war.'' at noon.
Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Sept 14, 1917..
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will in this respect support every | proposal compatible with the vital interests of the Empire and people. Germany, owing to her geogiliphical situation and economic requirements, must reply upon penecful qutercourse with her neighbours and distant countries. No people has more rea-
THE Undersigned have received instrueson to desire, instead of the universal
tions to sell by Public Auction,
•
{FOR ACCOUNT OF FER, CONCIENT')),
Од
MONDAY,
the 1st October, 1917, at 10.45 a
at therr Sales Rooms, No. 8, Die Verur Road, Corner of Ice House Street, TWO LARGE HAND
Terma i-Crab.
hatred of battle, "compiliatory äral fraternal spirit between nations.
THE VICTORY IN FLANDERS.
COUNTER-ATTACKS HEAVILY
REPULSED.
The important thing for the nations ALL POSITIONS MAINTAINED.
is to jay more stress on what unites then than on what divides then. Then conditions of existence' will be ereated rendering impossible a repeti- tion of this great world catastrophe.
Only on this condition can ulasting Peace "be founded, promoting an PRINTING PRESSES. intellectual rapprochement and
HUGHES & HOUGH,
return of the economic prosperity of Auctioneers. Hongkong Sept. 21, 1017.
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2120
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in-
structions to sol by Public Auction, (For Account OF THE CONCERNED),
-
TUESDAY,
the 9th October, 1817, countericing at 4.45 pm, ac their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vieux Road, Cortier of
Ice House Street,
A LARGE LÖNSIGNMENT OF VALUABLE POSTAGE STAH'S,
including many rare varieti Catdognes will be lesued.
OVER 3,000 PRISONERS.
Lospos, Sept. 1. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reporta
REGENERATION OF THE RUSSIAN
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THE SITUATION IN ARGENTINA.
THOUSANDS OF STRIKERS ATTACKĄ ING TROOPS...
BURNOS AIRES, Sept. 22. The Government "bas ordered the cable companies to hand over copies of all dispatches seat and received on behalf of the Swedish and German Legations in order that they may be deciphered at Washington.
The railway strikers, to whom re. ference was made on the 17th inst. fired on a train of soldiers. The are was killed and several wounded, was returned and, one of the strikers.
LATER
The railway strike is spreading, and another bridge has been dynamited. The situation at Rosario in worse. Thousands of strikers are attacking ihe troops.
The Minister of War proposes to. declare martial law,
A high official indicutes the possibility of a declaration of war against Germany:
SIR E. MONTAGU' PROPOSED VISIT TO INDIA.
LoNDox, Sept. 22. The Timea states that it is now
certum "that Sir Edwin Montagu. Secretary of State for India, will not start for India until after the reassembly of Parliament, in the middle of October.
PETROGRAD, Sépt: 92. General Verkhovsky, the Minister for War has returned from · Head- quarters and has explained his plan to regenerate the Army to the Executive of the Workmen and Soldier's Delegates He said that there were two ways of regenerating one was Fomiloffa way, repression by bloodshed; the other was Further evidence shows the cou his own way, viz. by implanting tinuous and obstinate nature of the healthy ideas of discipline in all ranks. counter-attacks yesterday, in which the Kormilaff's ractbod," he said, was We hope our enemies may also find enemy suffered exceptionally heavy false and dangerous because the army hi the ideas of the Pope a basis for losses without gaining any advantage consists of the people in arms. My the preparation of peace correspond different parts of the battle front. We with excellent results. I am going to
Minor fighting occarred today on method has been applied in Moscow out in ensultation with the Viceroy, ing to a spirit of reasonableness with tranced our line at a number of points apply it on all fronte and at the rear.lengues will be Lord Donoughmore, nygard to the situation in Europe."
The reply does not mention Rel. and further counter-attacks were besten Korniloff's foolish enterprise seriously formerly Under Secretary of State for
human society.
"
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR'S
REPLY.
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 22. The Austrian Emperor reply to the Pope's Peuco Note says:-
Throughout the war we have always looked to your Holiness, who
On view from Monday the 8th October is inaccessible to all influence; to find
Terms:—Cúch, -
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkoug. Sept. 18, 1917.
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He will probably take the oppor unity of giving the House of Com-DAIRY FARM NEWS. mons,more detailed information con- terning the plans of his visit, worked
CORNED BEEF
One of Sir Edwin Montagu's col-
War.
compromisod afresh the relations be tween the soldiers and commanders To counteract it, the Government has decided to replace Commanders not NEW AMERICAN CHIEF OF STAFF. enjoying the confidence of the troops by others, independently of rank but on
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20..
This morning, English County troops on our right enptured a collection of trenches and strong concreted points to the south of Tower Hamlets. The enemy Ister launched powerful counter attacks against Tower Hamlets ridge condition that they are experienced in General T. H. Bliss has been appoint. They were repulsed after heavy fighting the conduct of military operations anded Chief of Staff in succession to
The Liverpool and Lancashire Regi are free from auspicion politically. General Scott, who is retiring. ments, to the east of St. Julien, took " General Verkhovsky"It is impos possession of a fortified farm and cleared sible for General Alexeiff to remain in upra number of dugouts and strong the post of Generalissimo because be pointa fronting the new position. does not understand the psychology of Our artillery broke up a counter the troops today, The whole of the attack to the cast of Langemarck this evening
The prisoners in yesterday's fighting are now reported to exceed 3,000
........
THE SILVER MARKET:
LONDON, Sept. 23 Great Headquarters must be reformed Silver is quoted at 55d. There is a and a personage enjoying the general scarcity of supplies and the Market confidence must be placed at the head closed firm
of the Army. Another most important GOOD WORK BY AIRCRAFT cal strength of the effectives, which problem is the reduction of the numeri
of the seas and compulsory arbitra day's attack low clouds and drizzling support such an army owing to its falen During the first two hours of rester does not correspond with the country's economic strength. Our people cannot tion of international disputes. rain made flying almost impossible, but
If agreements realising this sub bar acroplates dew low and bombed an technical constitution. Only a tenth of hime idea are reached, then it would aerodrome near Courtrai and attacked the whole mobolised force is at the not be difficult to settle the remaining bodies of infantry. The weather im Front, the remainder are in the rear | questions, and the notions could proving later, contact was maintained consuming enormous resources. There attain complete freedoin of move with the advancing troops Aeroplanes fore the Government has decided to ment on the seaaaccess to new and balloons gave the artillery observatives at the Front and in the rear, with
redace, by one third, the various effce: sources of prosperity."
tions regarding the location of troops preparing to counter-attack, and re out interfering with the numbers on ported how our artillery dealt with the active service or heartillery or machine. GENERAL SMUTH AND THE WAR situation during the attack. The gun sections,”
neroplanes fired 28,000 machine-guri FOSITION.
rounds from heights of a hundred to thousand feet at infantry in the trenches and shell-holes and at approaching reinforcements
OUR ADVANTAGE MUST BE
PRESSED
that General Santa told him on Thurs day The war is wou. The Boers Fia South Africo know they had lost,
During the daytime: 68 bombs were dropped on Ledegħon railway station; 96 on aerodromes to the north-east of
Lille, and 103 on illete, butments and ammunition dumps in the battle area.
SUGGESTED VISIT OF BRITISH
PREMIER TO U.S.A.
WAR DUTIES PREVENT IT:
LONDON, Sept. 22..
It is authoritatively stated that
LONDON, Sept. 22 The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, referring to the forthcoming visit of Admiral Sir John Jelles and General Smats During the might two tons of bombs thet the proposed at sikit the Pre were dropped on Ledaghat Ronkers mier, Lord Jersy and Ueberal. Smute Menin railway stations German shall visit the United States has been if n the middle of the day were under considéntic, but neither of but continued lighting for six month active in attempting to interfere with them can he spared from his, duties That is the position to-day. The Get our artillery and our bombing and low for the period the visit would deces- man know we have won, but they will flying machines. "continue"fighting and slewe do root
mainzain, our dotermination and presto
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famanking of par losing
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held on MONDAY, the 1st day October, 1917, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Ordar of His Excellency the Governor, of Ops Lot of CROWN LAND
at Nathan Road, Kowloon, in the Colony of Hongkong, for storm of 75 years, with the option of renewal at's Grown Reat to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one, further term of 28 years,
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