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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 1917

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MEIRION" HONGİONU,

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AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction. FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONGRENED).

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WEDNESDAY,

the 17th October, 1917, commencing

a 9.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms,. No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of

ICE HOUSE STREET,

VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, TWIN BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, CARPETS, PICTURES, &c., Ki

As follows:-

THE WAR.

(Continued from Page 5.),

SUNDAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(Bouter's Service to the Ching Math)

GERMANS IN GULF OF

RIGA

OCCUPATION OF DOMINANT POSITIONS.

COAST BATTERIES SILENCED AND TROOPS LANDED.

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PETROGRAD, Oct. 13. The Germans have landed on the islands of Ovel and Dago, at the mouth of the Gulf of Rign.

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LONDON, Oct. 13.

A Russian communiqué says: The enemy landed, one or two Divisicas at Mesel and Dago in the Gulf of Riga.

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The debarkation was carried out with extraordinary rapidity."

The enemy had been preparing this operation a long time.

The pakness (sic) of the patrol

| service favoured the movement.

The capture of these islands will deprive us of our hitherto predomi uant position in the Gulf of Riga and indientes fesh enemy operations, probably in the direction of Hupsal.

These events raay have a repercus ture, comprising Double and Singlesion on the situation in the Segefold Brak-mounted Bedsteads and Twin region where a change of front will Bedsteads, Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, be necessary, bringing it nearer the Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, Wenden Walk line.

Upholstered Suites, Arm-chairs and Sofan, Card Tables, Bedroom Furni

THE CHINA MAIE.

THE FIGHTING IN

FLANDERS:

INTERRUPTED BY HEAVY" RAIN.

BRITISH CAPTURE MANY

· DEFENDED LOCALITIES.~

ENEMY ATTACKS ON THEĮ

FRENCH

A GERMAN 58 HOURS" BOMBARD.. MENT

LONDON, Oct. 13.

A French communiqué state:

Artillery has been most active on the sector of Laffair-millard in the region of Craonne."a

Enamy raids at Sounin and Auborire, Head-mentioned this morning, were carried out with strong effectives, preceded by a thirty-e hours bombardment. The attacks were delivered by Stasstrupen pioneer detachments 140 strong. Lively engagements resulted ending decidedly in our favour. We took 110 prisoners. The enemy losses ware particularly heavy."

LONDON, Oct. 137

LONDON, Oct 13: Reatar's Correspondent at qaarters telegraphing this evening This morning's battle developed with bitter Aghting News at present is in complete. The attack seems to have progresand best on the two fanka Troops are reported to be fighting east of Foolcapelle and I believe we have possession of the brewery, where there was such a strong resistance recently.

We captured at midday Crest Fartn on the left of Frsachendala Road.

The troops are now benefiting by the immense amount of concrete works constructed by the enemy during the past three years. They found deep Despite the violence of his effort sheltors burrowed into the side of the the enemy only temporarily gained ridge making excellent shellproof resting & footing in our advanced line. places.

LATER.

Owing to the wet weather Lunder- stand operations have temporarily come to a standstill.

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LONDON, Oct. 15. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:

Notwithstanding the night's heavy rain, our troops formed up for this morning's attack and progressed along the entire front from the Ypres Roulers railway to our junction with the French on the southern edge of the Houthulst Forest.

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Throughout this front we captured many defended localities, fortified farms, woods and concreted strong points with a number of prisoners. Fighting was especially severe on the slope of the main ridge, westward of Paaschendaele and the main ridge itself southward of Passchendaele,"

Heavy rain recommenced in the morning and continued with increasing

Tea and Occasional Tables, de, Dinner-The foverament has decided to Services, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking put aside political and domestic violence all day impeding our progress. Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, & Bath affairs and concentrate all its strengthConsequently it was decided not to Room Utensils,, Roll-top Desks and ou the defence of the country. Writing Tables, Sundry Electro-Plated fare, etc.

wood Furniture, including Large Fold

LATER.

Electric Reading Lampa, Barograph. The "Russian communiqué men- Black wood and Teak wood Screens, Blacktions that the coast batteñes were dreadnoughts and that the enemy silenced by the powerful Uiring

movements were rendered difcult by the moles constructed by the Russians and bad visibility.

Blackwood Screen with 8-Coloured

Fanels, Blackwood Washetand. Side Tables, &c, Engravings, Pictures,

c, Teunis Poles and Net, Iron Safe. Turkish Bath Sheets, Towels, Single and Double Bed Sheets, Bud Quilts, etc., Also

One Large Hall Clock. PIANO by Collard & Collard,

Shiedmayer & Soehne,

Stuttgart.

J. B. Cramer & Co.,

Liverpool. One Pair Old Pikinese Brass Lions.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue.) TENS-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

ductioneers. Bongkong, Oct. 11, 1917.

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The garrison at Mosel engaged the enemy

THE LUXBURG AFFAIR.

GERMANY'S "REPLY TO SWEDEN.

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13. The Government has received Germany's reply to Sweden's pro-

make any further effort to reach the final objectives.

been taken.

Approximately 500 prisoners have

NO COUNTER-ATTACES.

LONDON, Dec. 13. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:--

There was rain throughout the night and it still continues.

No hostile counter-attacks developed on the battle front.

bave

THE GERMAN REPORT:

The German oficial report says:- The English yesterday penetrated between the station and village of Poelkapelle..

test regarding the Luxburg Affair. We threw back the enemy on both

The reply admits receiving "Count sides of Pendesbeek. Luaburg's telegrams from Argentine, The enemy directed strong pressure, mentioned in a cable of August 9th, oa Passchendaele, which we retain, the but says one was mutilated in pub.enerar gaining only a narrow strip of lication in an essential point, but it the forefield. does not specify which point..

It asserts that the telegume had no offect on the submarine opera.

TAE Undersigned have received in-tions. T

structions from the Hongkong

Governincat, to sell by Public Auction,

op

FRIDAY,

the 19th October, 1917, at 11 a.m.,

Yau-ma-ti,

The Steam Lighter

MS. D. 8,"

It deplores the fact than, Count

The artillery inoreased to drum fire. this morning between Lys and the CominesYpres Cadini..

Luxburg illegitimately used the REASON FOR THE OBSTINACY OF

assistance of the Swedish Authori ties for the despatch of the telegrams stand promises that such incidenta which are calculated to disturb the friendship of Sweden, will not occur again.

HULL Composite Teakwood Plank-

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Beam Extreme

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Depth moulded.....

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BOILER-Pressure 100 b.

Including Ship's Gear comprising :- Anchois, about 70 fathoms Cable, Fen- ders, various Lamps, Awnings, Tools, Dock Pump, &c, &c.,&c.

Further Farticulars and Inspecting Orders may be had from the undersigud. A Launch will leave Black Pier at 10.30 am. the day of sale to convey intending purchasers.

Un view from Monday the 35th Oct. Terms: Cash before delivery,

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers to the Government.

Hongkong, Oct. 11, 1917.

The Man Who Gets There

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THE GERMAN RESISTANCE.

LONDON, Oct 13, "; The battle in Flanders is develop ing into a struggle for the ruins of the village of Passchendaele,

There was very heavy fighting between Passchendaele and Poelcapelle where the enemy, on Tuesday, somewhat forced back the Britiab line.

THE OPERATIONS IN EAST yesterday

AFRICA.

HARRASSING THE RETREATING ENEMY.

LONDON, Out. 18.

Africa'stutes: --

An official message from East

Correspondenta explain that the

A French communiqué says North of the Aisne the Germans during the night launched several attacks on our positions in the Hurtebise-Chevraux sector,"

THE ITALIAN" FRONT

J

ITALIANS CRUSH AN ATTEMPTED

ATTACK

Loxoox, Oct. 13.

An Italian official report say We crushed an attempted attack in the Costabella region.

Our batteries dispersed troops roarching eastward of Custunarizza and set fire to an ammunition dump in the region of San Giovanni.

BRITAIN AND HOLLAND.

SAND AND GRAVEL FROMË

GERMANY-FOR-BELGIUM,------

RUSSIAN SOCIALISTS AND THE

·GOVERNMENEM.

PETROGRAD, Oct. 12. The Social Democrata hare requested M. Nikitin, Minister of the Interior, to resign from thak, party, and a similar request to Mr. Propopovitch the Minis of Supplies in anticipated..

CAUSE OF THE SILVER · SLUMP

LONDON, Sept 11 Messis Montagu & Co's report say the silver market is rather better sup plied. The weakness of the Shanghai archange contributed to the dulness of the tone. Soms silvet purchased for, China has been re-sold and there does not seem much prospect of immediate recovery in "that quarter. Meuri, Montagu & Co. say they hear that thousands of tons of Mexican silver dollars wers imported into the United States in the few months prior to September for melting and resale ar bution.

THE GOD QUESTION IN GREÄT

BRITAIN

LONDON, Oct. 13" Lord Rhondda, the Food Controller is appealing for the appointment of local committees throughout the country to undertake a fresh food-saving campaign. He states that the world i of the Allies at the present rate of harvesta will not meet the requirements consumption during the next twelve months, and therefore we must rigidly economise or submit to compulsory rationing.

CANADIAN MAN-POWER,

CALLING OUT UNMARRIED MEN.

LONDON, Oct. 12.

OTTAWA, Out. 18. Reuter la informed that the Govern

The Government bag issued a pro- ment regarda in a serious light the passage of sand and gravel through the clamation calling out unmarried mec Datch waterways. Statistics show that and childless widowers between the these are going to occupied Belgium in ages of 20 and 34 years, comprising quantities ou of all proportion to peace Class 1 The men must report time supples. Representations made before, November 10 unless they have with a view to its discontinuance made application for exemption. have been unavailing and it a pointed The exemption tribunals begiz out that the use of British cables is a their sittings on November 8. concession, not a right, and transmission of messages has been an act of grace.

PROOF WANTED.

THE HAGUE, Oct. 13. The Foreign Minister in a statement and We can satisfy the British desires to stop the transit of ased and gravel only when proofs are produced that they are used for war purposes. The Dutch Minister in London bus naked for any proefs in British possession.

KAISER ARRIVES AT SOFIA,

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 12

The Kaiser has arrived at Sofia accompanied by Dr. Kuehlmann, the German Foreign Secretary. He was received by the King and drove through decorated strectă:

THE REICHSTAG CRISIS,

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 12.

BRITISH NATIONAL - PARTY CON-

· TEST A BYE ELECTION.

LONDON, Oct. 12. "The National Party is contesting the bys election at East Islington!

IT IS THE WOMAN WHO

PAYS.

When a man gives up his tram seat to a woman he shows, without knowing it, She bas so much to give, if she chooses, that woman is of the privileged sex. that she has carried this respect. Stre has so much to bear that she needs this raideration. But she must pay for her privileges. Nature oxacia the price. in bodily sufferings which even the healthies woman occasionally endure, and must always dread especially in the years when she is entering muddle

n for the frs are varions, cansex

nent ill-health and weekness of women. The Cologne Gazelle announces that They are mure liable to be delicient in the Capelle crisis was due to Admiral blood than men. Every woman knows von Capelle's mating specchiin the the reason but she need not be Reichstag which did not accord with weaker, or more liable to suffering, than will follow this advies. .be the nature of the statement the Chan- Women who have found the remedy do

men cellor desired to be made.

not, in fact, soffer. Dr. Williams pink pills for pale people enable anyone who

ADMIRAL CAPELLE RESIGNS AMSTERDAM, Oct. 13. The Frankfurter Zeilung ways Admiral reason for the obstinacy of the von Capelle has resigned German resistance on the lower western slopes of the ridge is, the existence to the north-east of Poel-

takes them-man or woman--to make more blood (and it is better blood, 100); and that is why women who know the virtue of these pils save themselves so much needless suffering. The property of abundant, rich blood-making peculiar to De Williams pink pills Begin them to day; they are obtainable

dee bottle for $1.50), mix for 88/. from Dr. Williams Medicine Co, 96 Szechen Road, Shanghai.

capelle, of clusters of concrete pos- SIR JOHN SIMON JOINS THE ARMY. from deniers everywhere, also post free.

tiona, nineteen of which have been counted in one place alone. These

The Right column troops from shelter. innumerable machine guns,

LONDON, Oct. 13. The Et. Hon. Sir John Simon has Kilwa have occupied Ruponds which which, with the wretched weather, been given a commission in the army is an important junction of the trecks naturally hamper the progress of the and has joined the forces in France.

on the north-western end of the British, who, at present, hold two Aluera Plateau aud" on the fank of tiles of the crest of the ridge which, the line of retreat of the enemy beyond Fusschendaele, outflanks the main body. The whole rearguard is Houthulst forest stronghold. The being premed by our force moving defences beyond Poelcupelle are a south from Nalungo

Borious obstacle, but less so than the Our rapid advance surprised the mud and floods, which are beyond enemy who were also musking for description, making it difficult to get Buponda,

the men near the line of attack and

BRAZIL UTILISES GERMAN STEAMERS

Rio de Jantero, Oct. 13. 4. The Government has decided to con stitute three different lines from the 42

We dislodged a strong detachment also for carriers and transport, interned German steamers, from a position near Megondai, to

the south of Mahenge, and forced the daringly to take up and prepare Officers Lave risked their lives most

Eighteen are to be employed between remainder between Brazil and Europe the United States and Europe and the

AUCTION

October, "1917, si3 pm, atthe Offices, of

PUBLIO AUCTION.

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forthet term

enemy to retire six miles to the birouseS BO, that the men, already, and other router of BOWK LAND at Nathan Boad,"

north-east,

COUNT LUXBURG INTERNED.

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 13.

Count Fazburg has been

been interned on

the island of Martin Garoža..

NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION

THERAPION NO THERAPION NË

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position, shall not be in the pouring All vill fy the Brasilian flag. rain and similarly, so that lood and hot drink, may be brought close, to |the fighting lines.

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