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WEDNESDAY: DECEMBER 6, 1916.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT,

General Auctionèors hare, Coal and General Produce

Brokers and' Commission Agents.

PROPRIETORS

►EWE-WAD* Coal Storage.

Coker wed

Bentley's

A. & C. th & 5th Editions

Af Telegraphic Code.

Telegraphic Address

*METRION" HONGKONG.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received in-

stractions to sell by Public Auction,! (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCEANED).

on

FRIDAY,

the 8th December, 1916, commencing at 9.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ica House Street-

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &C

-Comprising

Carpets and Rags, Sidaboards, Dinner Waggon, etc., Dining Tables and Chairs, Chantarfeld Solas, Arm-chaira, Teakwood Twin Bels, Wardrobes and Toilet Tables, Doable and Single Brass- mounted Bedsteadia, c, Miscellaneous | Farniture, Blackwood Ware, Planos, a few lots Porcelains, &c., Pantry, Bath Rogn and Kitchen Utensils,

$20.

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A few lots of Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Brass Vases, Brass Finger Bowls, (Full Particulars from Catalogus.) Ta-Cash,

HUGHES & HOUGH, Apctioneers.

Hongkong, Dec. 2, 1916

PUBLIC AUCTION.

1200

THE Undaraigne bave received in structions to sell by Public Auction, (For Account of the Concerned),

on.

SATURDAY,

the 9th December, 1010, at 10.30 am.,

at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Des Vaux Road, Corner of

Ic Horaz STREET,

A NUMBER OF LATH OF

GRAMOPHONE "RECORDS

in practically new condition: Tho, makes include Colombia, Victor, Edison Bell, etc., etc.

TE:-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers

Hongkong, Nov. 20, 1918.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

AUCTIONS.

PUBLIC

AUCTION

THE CHINA MAIL.

THE PRESS CENSORSHIP.

-INTERVIEWED.

The two principal consors of the itish Press Burns are Sir Edward Cook, who PARTICULARE and Conditions of the sunster Gazette," and Sir Frank Swetten was for some years Editor of the Went by Public Auction Balo, to be hold on MONDAY, the 11thday of Decenza, a former Governor of the Straits her, 1916, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Settlements, Public Works Department, by Order of Hin

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Contents

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AMERICA AND CHINA. INTERVIEW WITH JUDGE GART. (FROM THE NEW TOBE HERALD."].

de gecas "vaclely of canon. But will you Jat close of October. This record is remark me ask you a question? We are engaged, abia and the fact suggests the presence BRITISH PRESS BUREAU CENSORruggle with a very powerful and a very ey that is cat in active use. The you know fa afs and death in the Islands of a large amount of resourceful too. Now put yourself, crease and the only inference possible is

banky report

that deposits bave not in- Icllowing caso, which we will call hypothums of money. please, in our place, and imagine the that producers are hoarding considerable etical-Suppose you found that your products and beary crops that are which, than not sheclutely untreux are should raise the purchasing power of the cables were being wood to send reports confidently expected for the coming year Continued high prices for our export latended to magnity Cherman victories, people of these Islands to a point They allowed themselves to be, inter-powerfulness, to depresiate this country

to preach the doctrine of German AlL unheard of in their history,, the Officer Administering viewed recently by the representativo in and her Allis, and to do everything that the Gomark of One Lot of CROWN

st Wanchai Gap Road, in the London of the Associated Proofia posible to influenca Germans through- Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 America. Sir E. T. Cook was the spokes out the world, and neutrals whereaver years, with the option of renewal at a man, and we quola the following from they may be found, to sympathise with Crown Rant to be fixed by the Surveyor the report. Sir Edward Cook said.... of His Majesty the King, for one farther term of 75 years.

Germany and her allies, to push her This is no reason, however, why we propaganda, advanca ber cause, wilify should not understand each other, and England and our Allies, and to atar up I am very glad of the opportunity of hatred against us in every corner of the putting our case to you. It is sometimes globe where it scame possibia to asked what right the British Government embarrase us-Suppose you found shin and its servant the Press Bureau bars to to be going on, what would you do?

American franciers are ready to com interiors with telegraphio messages." "Tas

***One more question since you are so developing China if they receive proper operate with Japan in finazcing : and anawer is very simple, but is, is nợp so

kind as to allow me to turn the tables encouragement from the United States. generally known as it should be. Acting and became interviewer, Many of the Government. Participation by them in a in seerdance with powers reserved in the American newspapers and news agencies Chinese Ican and in the development of Internatious! Telegraph Convention, the have very enterprising correspondents in the great natural resources of that country British Government issued a notification. Berlin. Why, I wonder, do they tell is necessary if American commerce in the upon the outbreak of war, that the teloso little shone what goes on in the Reich. Orient is to be increased materially and graphie and radio-telegraphic service tag and generally about political disis to have a prominant and permanent throughout the Empire would bacussions in Germany I think you will place there. suspended; but, added the notification, agree that the British Press Bureau con. With a view to minimise inconvenience cocks a very large measure of freedom to the public His Britannic Majesty's to American and other correspondents in United States Steel Corporation, told me Government will, until further notice, reporting things of a similar kind that go yesterday. Judge Gary, as has been told leed as ati act of grace, permit the trans.

on in London. Why is your American in the "Berald." recently returned to mission of such telegrams and radio. czterprise, that in apt to carry everything" his home in this city from a trip through telegrams in plain language as foreign before it, unable to tell us more or what China and Japan. He has come home Governments or the public choose to

goca on in Germany? sard, provided that such telegrams and-"Do not forget, lastly, that while an can trade in the Far East and the need.

impressed with the possibilities of Ameri radio-telegrams are written in English or one side this office is destructive, on the of maintalring the most cordial relations they are accepted at the sender's risk Froes of this country and to neutral great nations of the Orient. French, and on the understanding that other it is the means of supplying to the between the United States and the two and subject to censorship by the British agencies and correspondenta, a great deal'; Japan is progressing a rapidly that Authorities: that is, that they may be of information, which has not only a it seems likely she will be the England stopped, delayed or otherwise dealt with public interest but a commercial value. If the Orient," he told me yesterday. in all respects at the discretion of those think it can be said that every natal and. She is a country to be reckoned with. authorities and without notice to the military event of importance which has It is fortunate for us and equally fortunate and senders; and that he claims in respect been reported in the last twenty months for her that the best thinking men of both of them, whether for the reimbursement has gone to the Fress through this office, countries realize that as the geographical Mooring Buora,

A quantity of gear pertaining to otherwise, will be considered by. His convenient to forget that fact, it still the pecuniary interests and every other

of the same paid for transmission

and though in criticising us it may be situation has made us Majesty's Government in any circum remains a fact. The only credit we claim interest make it desirable that we should near 'reighbours atonces latever." Everybody

is that we isso all news with strict in every respect net as neighbours. We knew, or ought to have known, the co think it la doubtful whether the Fross and advance our commercial lines on the impartiality and without delay, and we should co-operate in the effort to protest ditions under which telegrams would be sent. I sometimes wonder whether it is would receive 2 so regularly or so quickly Pacific Ocean." realised that instead of regarding start

it there were no Press Burean. !! instpace of a stopped cable as an not of wkong, you ought, by the letter of the law, to recognise every passed bable as 984 an act of· grace.

PUBLIC AUCTION

1999

THE Undersigned have received in structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

AN EARLY DATE,

QD

The following LIGHTHOUSE GEAR

&c. &c. viz---

One occulting apparatus, complete. Circular wiek laps. Spare burners. Gylinders and wicks. Incandescent Petrol appurtenances

And

· Also

Camps,

A number of Locomotive wheels and Axles

Further particulars may be obtained from the undersigned.

Terms

usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers... -Hongkong, Ang 24, 1018

ا فرام

FOR SALE. HE Undersigned have received in

structions to sell

THE

ONCARNET),

One Two-Scatar TRUMBULL MOTOR CAR, recently overhauled and in good running order.

Full particulars may be obtained from the undersigned.

TE

-As usual.

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HUGRES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, Nov. 10, 1916.

LESSONS IN CHINESE.

1933

MR. LI HON FAN a Chinese gradals versed in

literature, has been a teacher to Kuropean Offetnis and Merriants in this Colony

He has a good method of training Enrapezas to

or

thus

I am quite glad you don't, for if you did we should be simply smothered by your thanks, since the sam ber of messages which we stop, delay or otherwise deal with is regligible com pared with those which we DASH.

TRADE IN THE PHILIPPINES.

chairman, and chief executive officer of the That was what Judge Elbert H. Qúry,

„COMMENDA

** HEXALD**

EDITORIAL.. Judge Gary said the Herald's editorial of last Thursday on "The United States as a Favoured: Outsider in Chins " mterested him very greatly and fant it expressed & trus cstimate of the situation "It was an explicit, comprehensive and accurate resp

**Dar-

The following survey of the trade position in the Philippines is contributed to the Manila Cableneta by Mr Harold United States," he said.

Bitray or the local business situs ing my trip through China and Jupan in "plies you wereplete with graca" ? "* tion prompts conclusions that are most August and September. I came into close In citing the British Government assuring. Urop.prospects, on the whole, contact with many leading 'citizens of botà Notification I was only dealing with were never botter. Continued rains countries, including these in governmental righta. In interpreting the Notification insure . 42 exceptional rice yield, positions, lending bankers and business and tobacco planting in the Cagayan men. They represented the policial, Valley is starting noder high favorable nancial and commercial sentiments of conditions. The dext few months should their countries. I met these gentlemen receipts, and, while it is claimed that at public functions and I met many of see a large increase in hemp and copra there may be a falling off in the Negros them at their homes. sugar production

I had the results may

& good Burprise to that

bring opportunity to macerai thair opinions with

in practice, we never forget the words With a view to minimise inconvenience to the public. When a message is put up to us, we, do not say, I assure you; Here is an American message; some, let us kill it; we have the right. What we setrally say to ourselves is. Let us

INTIMATIONS

A. D. C. PERFORMANCE

ENAID OF

"STAR & GARTER" FUND

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GALA NIGHT

DECEMBER 15

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SECOND

18.

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THIRD MATINEE

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20

Advance Booking

Dec. lat & 2nd

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General

• Dec. 4th

At MOUTRIES.

PRICES:

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FOLLOWING NIGHTS:

T

Cresa Circle Stalls

GALA NIGHT: Dress Circle, Centre Seats

Remainder of House

Fit

Soldiers, and Sailors Half Price

The Ideal Reconstructies Nærve Food, Sanaphos.

A Superb Drink for Hot Weather. "Sanaphos and Soda"

To two tablespoonfuls of water add about two small teaspoonfuls of Sanaphos, stit rapidly with spoon or fork, and fill the tumbler with soda water.

Try this. If will be a revelation. Better than any beverage containing alcohol Non-heating; full of real energy, Airscat as strengthening as a meal; yet putting no tax on digestion.

M

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Sanaphos

For Conval

Nerves, Sanaphos is" unequalled. Thesands of Physicians and laymen testify Its superiority,

To restore your physical fitness- to restore poise of the parve syste

mid-afternoon, and on going to."

bad. You will, at ence become convert, to the use of this food -which gives your nerves and brain. the nourishment your ordinary det fails to give them.

2015 year ahemist has not Sanphen weite for a free sample, mentioning his naine, and

• trial packages will be sent to yen fme and post-pal Supplies can be obtained from any of the following Wholessig Asscia; Fletcher & Co, Hans Kent: The Queen's Diaper Best Yoric

Walele Distributors for Andis and Far East: Dakin Brothers, Lid, Middleosz Street, London, England.

see if this cannot be passed' as it stands. (1915-16 'crozietate for the concerning their own countries, and the the Orient that will be permanent and

and if it cannot. Let us see how little need be taken out,"

"And on what grounds do you stop or manges? Our censorship, is governed by the Defence of the Real Act, by the Regulations made under it by Order in Comcil, and by Instructions, from time to time by this Office or at the [1951 request of various Departments of Stats. You will not want me to go into details, but speaking generally, I may put the

ple.the Chinese examination, and is possessed of a first rate corticala sa Chiassa teacher 1283 hag also a good knowledge of Mandarin anakk

so wie island Isarsing the Chinese language explanatory in detail, which are issued direct le No. 160, Wellington Htreet, second tour.

THE Undersigned have received instruc- tions from E BEZSITO, fact, to sell by

Public Auction,

Ox

SATURDAY,

the 9th December, 1816, t

10.30 s.m., at their Sales Boots, No. 8, Dea Vox Road, Corner of 'TCK HOUSE STEKET. SEVERAL OIL PAINTINGS, Recently on Exhibition at the City Hall. To be sold without reserve. Terms: Cash,"

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, Dec. 6, 1916.

1295

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONULEFO),

SATURDAY,

the 9th December, 1016, st

19.45 am, at their Sales Roams, No e Dea Vaux Road, Corber

of Ice House Street

THE FOLLOWING

VALUABLE GOLD AND DIAMOND JEWELLERY,

(JUST ARRIVED FROM LONDON) Fine quality Custer, Dimond Ring, Diamond and Raby Marquise Ring, 2 Diamond Cluster Fins Set in Platinum- Several Diamond Ruby and Pearl Rings, Pearl Booklet, Gold Tia. Pinay Charms, , Hallmarked Gold Fountain Pens, Gold and Silver Watches by Benson and ather Well Known Makers, Bracelets, Brooches Earrings, Studs, &c., Falck Binoculars, and Que Box Chemical Weights Wom

(Full Particu from Catalogna)

ayu quarted to write d/s in Cline Mail Offes or

FRENCH LESSONS

G. MOUSSION:

15, Morrison Hill Road.

« MARTIN'S

PAPIOL & STERL

SEMPILLS

SAMARTIN'S

PAPIOL SALES

"CHINA MAIL"

PUBLICATIONS

BTAINABLE as the CA-Man Dice, & Wyndham Street Hous

kong

apprehension and a shortage of bottoms

The freight situation is causing some United States..

1...

"Neither Japan nor the United States. of great benefit."

desires to have actious trouble with any Speaking of Japan's place at the end other country. This being the disposition of the nations of the Orient, Judge Gary both nations, every question-com expressed the belief that the time was mercin financial, industrial or political

the President down, seem to appreciate to it.

coming when Japan would have a Monjoin which they or Chins may be inter The leading citizens of Chins, or Doctrine of her own and would live upeated can be disposed of justly and satis- the fact that they need the friendship

factorily. It is quite possible that some time in mish say, after gisting those coun

satisfied that the foaling for transporting our export products is throughout Ching--and to the same extent predicted Hemp rates have already advanced from P1.20 to P2.60 & handred coughout Japan-is sincerely friendly This is probably the most unfavorable and further advances are looked for. feature of the situation

the175.

and

high prices,

is most marked

exceeded

by

1

toward the United States.

1

and assistance of both the United States the near future Japar will adopt's Monroe tries and after becoming acquainted with everything reasonable to foster business ever, I bare not talked of this matter, convinced that the United States can and Japan, and I think that they will do Doctrine of her own," he said. How so many influential men in Japan, I am relations with these two countries with any Japanese. Certainly I see no continue permanently the friendly rela

AFTER

WAR

Tons.

The market continues strong for all of our export products und satisfactory prices are very October was more evenly divided The foreign trade of the Islands for between exports and imports than during any preceding month of the year. The What Chins sodda first of allison for objection by the United States tious existing between us and China and balance in

favor cuse thus:-The first object of the censor-less than P625,000. This brings the total money-and a good deal of it. This car to such a policy. Should Japan assume with Japan as well.

or of exports was a little ship is to prevent the British Prese, or favorable balance. for the 10 months be and should be furnished liberally by this position it would, of osare, not apply cables over which the British Govern of the current by quantities, have an abundance of funds so the present obtained or to any plang which have osen Judge. Gray declared that Chine and; . ment has control from being used (a) to

urrent calendar year up to the capitaliste of the United States, was to any rights which heretofore have book

If messured disseminate information likely to be of the trade for the month would be much time. They will be willing to prune consummated. It would apply with full Japan were going to be great factors in Lre to the enemy, or (b) otherwise to aller than for the same-month last large sums for the government at China force to the government of China, and the world trade situation at the end of the give assistance to him. Would you not both for experts

but on account of the Fear, think us great fools if we did not take materially higberth white are if they receive proper encouragement from in that case we might rely upon the present war in Europe. much steps?

in the case of bamp, shipments in government, and this, I think, is doctrine of the open door in China being! Thinking business then realize that Under the first Road comes Navalt

October amounted to 8,379 tons us certain to follow, because public santi-maintained permanently.

the close of the war there must be and Military information; including air gamat 9,025 in October," 1915, Judge Gary strongly advocated be. to have open seas and open porte wherever It is evident that the belligerent

yet the ment will custain it,”

"Japan is just a Enxious As we are good many readjustments," he said. raide. We have had to turn down many that for the same month of

valde for October this year good stories for Naval and Military P146,687.

operation between the United States and she or we may be directly interested. nations, although crippled and in great reasons, and there has been much Cepts and tobacco shipments in In the development of Chins and the reasoning power of the Japanese people debts, will, nevertheless, be stronger than

Japan in upbuilding China,

Judge, Gary fold a tribute to the heen, need of money with which to pay their criticism of the Government (and of the higher than those for last year, while fair distribution of her business, which is They have good appreciation of the ever before in many respects. They will

October both showed values substantially Bureau, which is its agent) for the the figure for sugar was also greater bound to increase by leaps and bounds, fact that Americans are their best bust seek business in all parts which afford restrictions furposed in the matter of The two remaining months of the the United States and Japan dan and Des customes," he said. raids. But, surely, it is obviously desir. year will probably show falling should co-operate to the failest extent for that Americans have been of the most ever befors. No one can reasonably object They know profit. They will be more aggressive than able not to prosent the enemy with off in exports and an increase in the benefit of both countries and for the benefit to them in providing opportunities to this. information de to his rotite, as to the exact proceding mouths of the year. The beast of China at the same time he to learn the best methods of improving It is right, and it will be necessary for

imperts, in comparison with the. places where he hit and where he missed, reason for this is that facilities for said. There is a great future in China their commercial conditions. They other nations to protect their intereste and so forth. Even about military importation will, if anything, be in--commercially and industriellyfredly have shown a desire to cultivate, and to watch closely the business which articles, there is sometimes the most creased while for exportation they absurd misunderstanding of the case of shipping in Vladivostock.

be reduced on account of the tying up offered.

advantage is takan of the opportunities friendly relations.

is naturally tributary, de road a criticism of the Eurest the other October showed alight gain in im

*The business men of Japan are keen, day (an English criticism) in which it ports, compared with October of a year

industrious and eminentis successful. was complaized that a curtain American go, and this is the only pain recorded Now is a good Hoso for the United make to co-operate with the Japsacacey are able to cope with the busines

in any month of the war-story had been refused by a censor, The increased importations of rice, how states to secure a position in the trade of people in advancing the interests of both ten of any country if the opportunities

year since May

Dital to all literacy merit. As if ever more than make up the gain. Bice literary meri had anything to do imports for October were greater by with the cass! I remember the story, F531,903 than for October last year and agres that it was nicely written, cofee, 138,308, chemicals, etc. 101,034, Among other important increases are and written too with obvious goodwill to leather and manufactures of leathers writer had, in heedleness given Iron and steel products showed a falling Detine Allies; but the point was that the F101,884 and dairy products P101 211 information which, if it reached the of P434,037, wheat flour P238,850, yes. The Free, Euroad is a place where Exports for the mouth were about Illuminating oil F47,445, coal P178,037, enemy, might have endangsted may and cattle, other than, carabao,

P118,717 I la not well to have sold foot and P1,200,000 greater than for the asme serailive nerves but it I should over fais month last year. The urgent increase to sleep of nights, I shall be haunted, nof 50 by eye of their antolame actually

HISTORY OF UNION CHURCH

(1891-1909) HONGKONG'S. MUBICAT:

HISTURY...

NOTES ON WILD LIFE IN

HONGKONG BAND SOUTH CHINA (by Bet, GA Banbury, MA, CAME Part I.--Maminals and Birde

Part Reptiles, Amy sibía and THE MISSIONS ETRANGERRES

Hitory of

OHINYBE 800

Hastern

madeby engar amounting to 150 928, 5 gain of over 3504 The of oncosnut oil exported Lavalled "ate, bubby lent let in greater by F351,883 than fo moment of inafrerience, the office should yestowhile embroideries

pass out something which might placa P84,189 to

to P334 502, a gain pur sailors and soldiers in jeopardy, of articlos vishowing materi

Hemp magter and cigare interfere with the succes of wor ish while copia fell off in val

million pés

One

CHANCE VOI LASKING TRADE..

The Man Who Gets There

Is the man who has blood- real rich red blood and aly of it-in his body. WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND

- WOULD MEET MORE THAN HALF WAT-NE

"In every offer, which. Americans may

countries to the prejudies of neither, or in affording resistance in the developmens and fimprovement of China, I thing that the landing and scatolling, men in Japan will meet us.mon than hall way

are as good, China is great country, susceptible to great advancement !! hor

ources are developed and wiilized. span can be and will be of great benefi essentials to national progress Many of to China in providing many of the

the things, which Japaz has done and le doing for herself can be and should be utilized by China.

China is willing and antious to beriadis and the financial credit of the by the talent, the industry, the merchants, manufacturers faresapan and the United States

Of course, there are unreasonable me all over the world, and special questions are mined and must be considered from time to time. Differences have arisen and will arise, but by the exercise of prudence and discretion in a spirit Isarmoss and justice there bed dinteraccer/Loong any of these pountries which cannot be adjusted by Izland alderation. There is Aho jingoisto in the publie prose

by the

there

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