WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 1817.
AUCTION.
Hughes & Hough
AOÛTIONEERS. TO TEN GOVERNMENT.
General Auctioneers
Shara, Cozi and General Produce Brokers and Commission
Agents.
PROPRIETORS
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Telegraphie Addres
*FINION" HONGKONG.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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FHS Undersigned have received in-
structions to sell by Fabbc Auction,
-(POR ACCOUNT OF WAR CONCERNED),
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THURSDAY,
the 8th November, 1917, at 9 pm.,
at their Ealca. Rooms, No. 8,
Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, MISCELLANEOUS GOODS,
Comprising:
Blankets, Counterpanes, Sheets, dei, Drum Materials including Blue and White Sorge (good quality)" Prints, Holland, White Linen, Long Cloth, Drill, Flannel, Flannelette, &c., Bancker- chiefs, Gent.'s Silk Socks, Boys Suits, Towels Toilet Soap, Perfumery, White Lace Curtains, &c.,
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
DARTICULARS and Conditions of the Letting by Public Asation Sale, to be held on TUESDAY, the 13th day of November, 1917, 13 rat, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Ons Lat of CROWN LAND at Conduit Road in the Colony of Hongkong, for
of
term
f 78 yeërs, commencing from 3rd March 1914, with the option of renewal at Crown Rant to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 peKIN..
Bolly
Particulars of the Lot.
Banndary
(Approximata.)
#
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INTIMATIONS
FAL.
METALS
of all kinds, especially for shipbuilding Suit Cases and a few pairs Gent's and gistering works. Largest and
-best assorted stock in the Colony
Pots and Shoes. TERMA-Cash.
HGHES & HOOGE,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Oct. 31, 1917.
PUBLIC
AUCTION,
9953
THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction,
OVA
FRIDAY ·azd SATURDAY! the 9th and 10th November, 1917, commencing each day at 2.15 p.m.,
at No. 93, Lyndhurst Terrace
THE WHOLE OF THE
*
&c.
SINGON & CO.
(ESTABLISHED &.D. 1880).
*HING LUNG BT.
MASSAGE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
SITUATION IN
CHINA.
VIEWS OF A CABINET MINISTER.
Mr. Liang Chi Chao, 's member of the
interview with a Press correspondent in Cabinet, recently, gave expression a
Peking to the following views on the general situation.
Europe is now in the throes of a war, at the and of which all nations will mes that they are, more pr loss affected by it. The extent of the effect is of conisa difficult to tell just now,
At ruch
criticst time we should work with: one mind and energy to find a way by which we may and our footing in the world, and not to continue in our internal strifa
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE at the various government war risk
MEETING
The North China Insurance Company, Ltd.. at it's manual general meeting on Oct. 30th authorised the paying of & Bral
30 per cent. for the year. A banus of 15 per cent, dividend, making a total of
per cent, on the year's salaries also was voted for the stad.
Rain, follow
Who address of the
schemes sro taking over a larger share of the war risk business, underweltars, are rantising that pre-war marina radon áru inadequate to meet the increased hazards indiretly due to the war, and further relier in this direction, in koked for
¿"As already announced, your directors
which appear to be conferred on the come decided to organise a fire department in June last in accordance with the powers pany by its memorandums of association.
A circular on this subject has been rman, Mr. G. St. addressed to shareholders in connection with an extraordinary general meeting to be held on Novetüber 37th, and on this occasion I need only say that the abill. ties we are undertaking at this stage of the business are an a most conservativo basie.
"The printed report and statement of secounts to June 30th, 1917, having beea in your handa for some time, I propose with your permission to take them sa read."
."
The year 1915 ran off, very success fully and constit:ted a record for the company. As you will ges from the balance sheet the amount set aside lost
which saps our already exhausted vitality. Divided, as we are in our views regarding politics we should be one to our patriotism. Fundamentally therefore there is nothing regating which we year to meet Exceus Profits Tax is still cannot find solution through composantouched, but we expect to have to make mise. This is why I have always payments on this account during the advocated compromise with regard to the current year. The amount set aside is so-called South-western question.
ple for our requirement.
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* In conclusion I would like to record. Your feelings of regret at the low the company has sustained through the death of Captain William Mackinnon, who was killed in aeting in France Ins. May, Captain Mackinnon was a member of oné Loudon Committee, having joined shortly before offering his services to his country, and had he been spared his services to the compay would have proved very alle. Since our last meeting two. members of our London staff were killed in action, M. E. T. G. Barkham and Mr. J. D.. Secker. Gentlemen, may I mak you to stand when I say to the relatives and friends of these gentlemen. I extend on your behalf and on that of the directors
and management our sincero sympathy in the great less they have sustained,
In view of the heavy amount of work which our reduced stal has bad to under. and efficient manner in which they have take during the past year and the cheerful carried out their duties, you: directars decided to show their approval in tangible way, and later on you will be asked to pay them a bonne on their naries which I feel sure will meet with your approval.
The following resolutions were then passed
That the report and accounts as now
presented be accepted and passed.
"That a final dividend of 15 per cent. per cent ipon contributory macina pre on the paid-up-capital and a bonus of 15
miums 'bo distributed both payablo at the exchange of 4 per Thel. £10,000 to be transferred to sterling reserve fund, Tsels 20,000 written off premises, and the balance transferred underwriting reserve account, closing the account for 1916.
"That Mesars. Eain, Dalgliesh Fair- child. Hide sad Eambe be reelected
directors of the company, and that the remuneration of the directors be Taels six thousand per annum
Even "the President, Premier and other Cabinet Ministers have all advocated the *The your 1918 aawin development of same idea but I confess that with regard those adverse conditions which your to the extent of compromise we may differ chairman indicated sa likely to corde During the last few months the wires about, when he addressed you at our last have been kept hot and the road worn. 2363 by telegrams and special delegates in an
annual meeting, such as the removal of endeavour to reach a peaceful settlement, the crdinary aids to navigation, deviation Unexpectedly the Yumana troope began from the ordinary trade routes, fewer fighting in Szecliuzo
Lali declared opportunities for having vessels, docked independence in Hunan Chen Ping-kun and repaired, and the employment of of Kwangtung has on many occasions expressed his wish to secure peace yet his coating vessela on ocean voyages. These attitude during the last few days has been conditions, being maintained over a long very ambiguous. Since the wish of the period, must inevitably lead to increased Central Government to secure 5. com-loses from marine perila Shortage of promise is not appreciated and accepted there is nothing else for the Government tonnage and the greatly enhanced valuo The fact that the forces of the Centralus very large committments on a limited to do but to resort to military measures. of cargoes have had the effect of giving Government in Hunsa was much smaller number of vessels insolving hears "thes that of Hunso at the beginning of re-instrances of business which in normal hostilities shows that it was not the intentimes would be spread sufficiently to tion of the Government to use force. Now hostilities have begun is is impossible allow our retaining a much larger portion to say when it will end. We have not of the risk for ourselves. Fires on PROM 515. yet however, abandoned our hope of com-wharves have been a fruitful source of
promise, Those who caused the trouble
trouble. Goods swaiting transhipment will certainly realise their mistake after the crisis.
are often held up for months, and several parts have earned an unenviable reputa tion in the eyes of anderwriters owing to these large accumulations of cargo, while the means for dealing with a condagra- tion ste in some cases wholly inadequate. During 1010 the submarine campaign steadily increased its work of destruction and reached its Zenith in the first half of the present year, but rates were quickly adjusted to meet the situation. Although losses are still maxious, everything points to the ultimate success of the methods Mr. Simms then thanked the share- devised to counternet this form of attack holders on behalf of the staff for the When, the full details of the submarine bonus. campaign are audi' known I am firmly convinced that the unremitting efforts in destruction; and the intense organisation perfecting counter-inéasures for their brought into operation for the defense of shipping, will be found to constitute one of the greatest triumphs of paral eficiency and adaptability,
perres, wommeading the Tees to sell by the transfer of £10,000 to sterling reserve this fund will stand at £200,000. Now that insurance companies are no longer con- fining their operations to one class of business it is satisfactory to know that the policy of acculimilating reserves which past justifies our taking a step forward in wo have so consistently followed in the
keeping with this development.
Investments. As you will ses from on this interview is Liang shows the notes in the balance sheet our gold
racent history in his reference to Southlast. The Government having raverted, to the market prices ruling od June 30th. Africa as an example of what good might. be done if the South is soundly thrashed. Paying per cent, for its loans, the post-
MR. HONDA. Trained male Masseur. Ten years experience. Formerly of Tokyo Military Hospital.
Take the case of Lo Pei-chin der instance. When he was in Szechuan the ill-feeling between him and Liu Tsun-bou caused the Szechuan erabroglio. Now he' in beginning to realise his former mistake (With about Liu Taun-hou?) His views are now gradually inclining towards peace. Tang Chi-yao and others are not believed to be unswervingly for a rapture. The officers and troops under them, however, have become so sright and pofed up what it is difficult for them to exercise
· {2154 | cutirol. A chastisement will surely teach them the necessity of peace; It will then be petul so talk peace.
WELL VISIT PATIENTS' RESIDENCES IF PREFEREND No. 918, Queen's Road, East.
VERY VALUABLE HOUŠEHOLD' FURNITURE, Lic contained herein. Comprising :-- HALL:-Massive Blackwood inlaid Side Table with. Arm-chairs to match, lower Stands, Flower Bowls, Portiere Curtains, etc.
DRAWING ROOM: Tapestry-MB, LIMUN PART, A UZ Rowe Fran Terped ts carered Upholstered Suite, Settees and Chairs Corded Silk Curtains, Pier. Glasses with Console Tables by Wm.. Towell, Ltd. Axminster Bugs and Car- te, Engravings, Paintings, Old Bronze Brass Vases and Bowls Fire
etc.
DINING ROOM:Compate Suite is Fumed Teak, Leather Seated Chairs, Siver Cabinets, etc. by Lane, Crawford & Co., two large Dinner Services, Ceffice and Tea Sets, Plate, Cutlery, Table Glass, Blue and White Wall Plates, Table Liam, etc.,
LESSONS IN CHINESE.
Misrators, har bom a teacher to kuropean
Offelzle and Merchant la phir Golemy 10x tam and DU's in the Chinese examization, disposed Bay almes good knowledge of Mandarin and Hakka are requested to wrile cje China Mail Orion or
en a good method of training Stropesos to of & fratra sertificate as a Chiomes teacher, He
Those who istand leasing the Chines lang magy direct to No. 15%, Wellington 2tewet, ant door.....
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SILIMPOPON (SEBATTIK)
More than ten years ago extremely bad feeling existed between Great Britain and South Africa. There was no hope of compromise. Force was used. When Great Britain won, the higher authorities decided to compromise. Naturally South Adrien yielded to the influence and obeyed. Not only has the relationship been very peaceful up till now, but when war was declared in Europe people focked to Europe to fight for Great Britain from South Africa. The person who is only next to Lloyd George in fame is perhaps General Smuts, who was the strongest opponent in the war against Great Britain. We should not be down cast because BEDROOM and BOUDOIR-Ex- quisitely Carved Cherrywood Boudoir Undersigned having been appointed war has begun, here in our land. We Suite, Bookcases, Escritoire, Cabinet and SOAL CO., LTD., are prepared to quote in the patriots of the South that they may Aars for the COWI HARBOUR should, still entertain unbounded hopes Teapot. Tenk Mahogany stained Bed-
prices for best quality SILIMPUPON room Suite by Lane Crawford & Co., BOAZ trimmed into Bunkers at SEBAT yet be useful talents to the State. Belid Brass Bedsteads, Box and Hair TIK or SANDAKAN (British North Mattresses, Couch and Arm-chairs, Borneo Toilet beta, Bed Linen, Blankets
Luce
SILIMPOPON COA compares favour cic Brasa Fenders and Fire Erasses, Coal Scuttles, etc., etc, Enamelled Bath, Large Teak Ice Chest (Lace, Crawford make), Kitchen and Pantry Utensil
COAL
The comment of the Peking Gazette **
and Silk Crepe Curtains, Persian gably with the better grados o! Japanese his utter ignorace of the facts of investments, ary based in the aggregate on
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A quantity of very fire Cut-glass, Autopiano by Hackals (Fractically Now) with Records,
Cottage Piano Moutrie","
cally New)
Two Cabinet Gramophones with
Precords.
Combination Safes:
Treadle Sewing Machine "Singer' nearly new
Electroliers,"
Two and Four Blades Ceiling Fans,
Table Fans,
Me
Heading Lamps and Fittings through-
Coal and gives good resalta on a very moderate consumption.
Steamers calling at SEBATTIE or SANDAKAN exclusively for BILIMPO PUS COAL (either cargo or Bunkern
from sexempt
of all Port Atrien obeagos
tion of other first class securities" "has
That Messrs. Wingrove and Matthew's be re-elected,auditors of the Company, and that the remuneration of the syditors. be Taels six hundred per annun
That the directors be authorised to pay to the company's staff a bours not for the past year. execeding 20 per cent. on their salaries
AUCTIONS.
FUBIJO ACOTION. ·
THE Undersimed has received instruc
(FOR ACCOUNT OF TER CONCREWLO),
on
WEDNESDAY, the 14th November, 1917, commencing at 10:30 am, at his Sales Booms, DUDDELL Breast, A LARGE CONSIGNMENT, DE CANTON SILK EMBROIDERED
CREPE BILE SHAWLS AND.
BEDSPREADE
!?
(The sbore are being sold without reserve owing to the failure of a firm to take up the goods) Also
instant.
On View from Monday, the 18th
Untalegres will be issued, Terma-Cat2
GEO, P. LAMMERT,
Bongkang, Nov. 6, 1917.
PUBLIO AUCTION. Undersigned has received in structions to sell by Public Auction
He does not seem to know that South become more favourable and we think Boots and Shoes in brown and black A Quantity of Gents and Ladies now in autonomous state and that from this on wo shall not be called that the Government is practically carry upon to write of such large amounts
leather.. At Sabattik Steamers are berthed along.ing on its functions independent of Engagainst depreciation as we have had to do Cabinet Victrala with Records (Practi-side the Compsoy's wharf where there is a land Does Mr. Liang "Chi-chao mean
minimum depth of 27 to 28 foot at low
that the South, the home of his fore, during the past few years. The recent water Spring Tides.
Charts of Sibuko Bay (Sebettik Har fathers, is merely a part of the colonial phenomenal rise in the price of alter has boer). Prices and all other information expansion of the North? Does he believe had the effect of depreciating Brat class concerning the Port can be bad on
that his fellow provincials will bumbly silver investments owing to heavy realias. application to the agents
submit to be soundly thrashed as he ie tions in order to take advantage of the BRADLEY & CO. LTD. - now urging the militarists and ex-mon-favourable exchange. Your directors. have made provision for this depreciation Agents Cowie Harlour Coal archists to do? And does be propose to
Company, Limited. allow the South the same kind of tours through the medium of exchange and slon, granted, to South Africa by the investment fluctuation account. With a British Government, namely; absolute return to a more normal exchange thes kutonomy? We can guarantee that the to the values at which they stood befo
securities will automatically come back whole question will be settled or near the price of silver took mich marked so if he has the courage to make such suggestions to the Cabinet of which he is upward movement. Our investments la war loans at the present time amount lo & membe
£100,000 and we pilali go on adding to this as opportunity offers. Dividend.In recothin ment of a final dividend the retam to shareholders 1918 will be 80 per cent against cenb, for 19103
out house.
Terms: Cash.
Catalogues may be had on application
to the undersigned.
On view Eran Thursday,
November.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctionsers.
Hongkong, Oct. 24, 1017.
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Every kind of Footwear
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The Man Who Gets There
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Now Preznises. We entered into occupation of theas new offices last Jure: and the interesting. oedings in connec tion with the formal opening are stil treah in your, minded. We are satisfed that the possession of those premises, no only constitutes a valuable sachiroan, so Infoatmant point of view but
permanent home: la
WEDNESDAY
the Stat November, 1817, commencing
11 am at his Bales Rooms,
(For Account of the Concerned,
SA LARGE QUANTITY OV
ELECTRICAL GOODS,
Comprising:
6,000 Tansten Lamps (8.50 cp)
40 Desk Fans,
Ceiling Fans:
Silk Flexible Cord, Lead fuse
Inagistors, batt dern and
INTIMATIONS
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Bars 1810
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