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SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1918.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.

General Auctioneers Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission Agente.

PROPRIETORS *To-Kwa-Wan". Coal Storage.

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Talegreyakiz Addirnu *IZION* HONGKONG.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

*MBUndersigned have received instruc-

tiens to soll by Public Auction.

(TUR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNTH),

CD

TUESDAY,

the 19th March, 1918, commencing at 2.30 pm., at their Eales Kooms, No. 8, Dos Vax Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

A COMMGUMENT OF HOUSEHOLD LINENS, &c., Comprising :- Single and Double Plain and Hem stitched Sheets, Pillow Cases, Bed Quilts, Table Cloths, Pare Linen Damask Barviettes, Bath Stects, Bath Towels, Tarkish Towel,

tc... Trane:-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers!

Hongkong, Mar. 6, 1918.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

—

210

Tations to fall by Public Auction THE Undersigned have received in-

00

THURSDAY,

the 14th March, 1918, at 12 o'clock Novo,

there Sale Rooms, No. 8, DYDI ROAD, Corner of

Jae House Street

The Steam-Ship

"HONGKONG,"

as she now lies on the EAST POINT DE NAUCHAU ISLAND about twenty- five miles from KWAN-CHAU-WAN.

Together with her ENGINES, BOILERS, ANCHORS, CHAINS, de, &c., dr., and such other SHIPS equip ment as may be found on board, (but, no CARGO is to be considered in this SALE).

"The SHIP is now guarded by the FRENCH authorities."

For farther particulars apply to the Vadersigned

TS--Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, Har. 7, 1918.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

218

THE Vndersigned have received in

structions from the Liquidators of the Firm of Mear FNCHARD LOTTER & Co., to sell by Public Auction,

110

MONDAY,

Alse 25th March, 1013, commencing at at 11 am, at Ma-tao-kok,

Kowloon City Road,

A QUANTITY OF

BECOND-HAND CONTRACTORS'

PLANT,

Two 15- Tavincible vertical double crank compound, set condensing twin acrics direct acting centrifugal pumping ngines (one left hand and one right hand) steam cylinders sin, by 2lin. by 12in. stroke with the necessary fittings and suction, and delivery pipes for a hit of about 90 feet

Two Gates Rock and Ore. Breakers (Allis Chalmers Co.) one No. 6 right angle style and one No. 3 right angle style with zerolving screens, concaves tiners and fittings

Ons 20 in. by 10in. Blake, Cranber (Fraser & Chimers) with manganese jaw plates., MA

Two Taylor's patent 1 yard Concrete Mixers with Steel Framing and fittings,

arions and spare gear..

One in Double Cylinder Manchester Pomp by Pearna 7in. and 12in cylinders 14in. stroke with saction and delivery

Ooo 16. P. double cyl Foley Port ablé Engine with usual fittings and mountings.

Doo Sin. Belt-driven Centrifugal Pump with suction and delivery pipes about

quantity of Steel Wire Bopo, Old Metal, de

10th March

BUGDES & HOUGH

On view

AUCTIONS.

PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned have received in structions to soll by Public Anction, (ros Account OF THIS COFCHRAED),

La

TUESDAY,

THE CHINA MAIL.

HOW ITALIANS FELL INTO slanghted Hod. Mes had no chance to

GERMAN TRAP.

WHOLE BRIGADE BEFOOLED BY

TEUTONIC CUNNING.

run away. Bears were helpless,

That the Army did not all wo stals ce bad has been indubitably proved in thousand ruys. the very atsit in was

stablished through themagifqont retreat of this Third Army, which, with During the months when the Austrians many other troops, reorganised as oce were being driven back slowly by the without the lows of a single cannon, and was turned to fight magnificently. Or the Italians the bitter realisation improved upon their leaders that, man Second Army, only the left wing failed Ian HovaR STREET,

for man, their troops ware vary mach its commanders. All the men along the TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD inferior to the Italian troops and that, Bainaizas front fought their way back, FURNITURE, TWIN BEDSTEADS, psychologically, they were in bad con toiling the enemy, as did also the greater CURTAINS, CARPETS, PICTURES,

portion of the right wing. On the &c., AND A LAKOR ASSORTMENT OF

Trentino the Army resisted perfectly, and USEFUL HOUSEHOLD GOODS,

those same troops have not faltered in their steadfast opposition to the enemy.

the 12th March, 1018, commencing at 2.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Yeux Road, Corner of

dition. It beanie obvious to them that it anything was to be accomplished upon the Italian Front they must have German troops to work with, and that straight Bghting, evoo by German troops, could not win a victory.

...

As follows: Upholstered Suites, Arm-chairs and Chesterfield Sofas, Card Tables, de, Red room Furniture, comprising Double and Single Brass and Brasa-mounted Bed- stands, and Twin Bedstends, Sideboards, Dinner Waggons Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, Tea and Occasional Tables, &c, Dinner Services, Crockery, Glen Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, & Bath Room Utensils, the Allies, who remain not only unable Austro-German advance a possibility. In Bell-top Desks and Writing Tables, to adopt them, but unable to detect their the minds of every man whom I have moi Į Sundry Bectro-Plated Ware

working when they are being applied by and who is conversans' with the situation. Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood the enemy.

the importunes of Americats on the Teakwood Screens, Blackwood

Italian Frans is greati Italians know Furniture, including largo 4-Fold Black

American Americans better than Englishmen or wood Ecreen with B-Colocrod, Panels,

them, They have Side Tables, &c, Engravings, Pictures "pecial correspondent of the Daily Frenchmen know dc., &c, Teunis Poles and Net, Iron Safe, Chronicle," had been instructed to make learned to believe in them. I would be friends in every possible way with the

hard to find a company in the Italian Ttalian brigade in opposition. They were

There can be no doubt that from now on the Italian Army will, fight furiously, Military measures therefore were sug but there should be a lack of every monted by such weakening of the Italian co-operation from the Allies towards oral as could be brought about by something approaching a real understand- devices which are congenis) to the Ger-Ling of the Italian situation as it actually man mind, sad apparently imposible to is. It was lack of this which made the

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Several Carpets, Brass Fenders, a few lota Fire Brasaca, dtc.

And

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One three quarter size BILLIARD TABLE with accessories.

One Small BILLIARD TABLE with

Balls.

(Fell Particulars from Catalogan). TER-Cash

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HUGHES & BOUGE,

Auctioneers.

Ftozaknoz, Mar. 6, 1918,

211

PUBLIO AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction,

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCIEN10),

On

WEDNESDAY,

the 13th March, 1918, at 10.30a.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vox Road, Corner of

Ice House Street, INDIAN TWIN-MOTOR CYCLE

8 H. P. lately overhauled in good

running order,

2 New TYRES, LAMP, &c. Tovus sa usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH.

Auctioneers, Hongkong, Mar."8, 1918

PUBLIC A COTION

نة

220

THE Undersigned have received in structions to soil by Public Auction, (YOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCRANED),

on

WEDNESDAY,

the 13th March, 1918, at 10.30 a.

at their Sules Room No. 8,

Des Your Road, Corner of Ice House Stroot,

Four Brass Twin Bedsteads (Now), A number of pairs of Ladies and Gent's Bocts and Shoes, Gent.'s Coats, Vests, Hats, Ties, &c. And A quantity of DRESS MATERIAL.

Terms -Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auchopers,

Hongkong, Mar. 7, 1918.

217

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

ΤΗ

WEDNESDAY,

the 13th March, 1318, at 11 am.. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voix Road, Corner of Tee House Street,—

5 FOX TERRIER PUPS. Temas usual.

HUGHES & KOUGH,

Fongkong, Mar. 8, 1918.

FOR SALE

219

FOR SALE.

FIUSCULUM, Barker Road, 155 Poak.

Apply

DUNCAN CLARK, LAK, CRAWFORD & Co. Bongking. Mar. 1, 1918.

193

FOR SALE. Undersigned have received in- structions to sell, at their Sales Booma, No. 8. Des Voeux Road, Corner

Ice Rouse Street, th

MOTOR YACHT Built 1916, had very little usage,

Teakwood Hall By Length, water-line 29 overall 35

Domition Motor Berippa", Reavy duty 14 E.P Complete with Lavatory, Refrigerator, Suit of Sails, and all, Accesorios, Price and full particulars may had from the Undersigned

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Au Austrisa brigade, sayı Mr. Edward Warshall, the well-known

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AMERICA'S INYLUENCE.

not to start anything in the way of com.forces in which are not men who have but. They were refuse obvious been in the United States, and who have Opportunities to take prisoners. In every achieved a great respect for the Ameri- way they were to indicate to these cas, the dominating feature of which is Italians (and the selection of the partia belief that what the Americans start cular Italian brigade which was chosen to du they will accomplish. i* alwowed the perfection of the Teutonic ; information service) that they did not wish to fight but wished the war to end.

The Austrian brigade was selected with as much care as had been given to the choice of the Italian troops

to be

And there should not be the least delay.. impressed-solvicted for the pacifistic tendencies of its renk and file. But it The Austro-German is a persistent beast. carsfully was offered by those cynical His well-iaid propaganda plaus very souls who are so frequently found among nearly won for bin, He will not fail to set new ones at work. Already German the Austrians.

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"Always it should be remembered that the newest Ally, the United States, can exers a greater influence over the Italian soldier than anybody else.

NOTICE

Messrs. CROSSE & BLACKWELL much regret that for the first time for a hundred years war.conditions prevent many of their products being shipped to India. They much appreciate the letters they are receiving, and in reply would state that it is fully recognised here that under the circumstances of life In India the absence of English delicacies and foods is a very real hardship. It is one of the Anglo-Indians' “little bits" in the war.

Messrs. CROSSE & BLACKWELL will take care that not a day shall be lost la forwarding supplies when a return to more normal conditions permits. In the meantime they trust that those who have been accustomed to rely on their products will be good enough to accept this explanation.

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or some other influence is at work upon WOMEN WHO DETECT SPIES AND XPERIENCED CHINESE, having

PROFITEERS.

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THE QUEEN AT THE CENSOR's. Four dangerous spies caught.

10,000 enemy trade dodges detected. this year.

attempts to "corner" vital supplies frustrated

Many tong of enemy propaganda papers seized.

These are samples. the achieve- ments of the British postal censorship, which to-day employs 4.XX censors and every day. deals with about 45 tons of mail matter

The Queen and Princess Mary recently London, and learned many interesting. visited the censoring headquarters in things about the work. The stall is

Knowledge of Import Export, Shipping, Insurance and Correspon dence is open for engagement.

Address to:-

"WORKER

C/O CHINA HAI * Offica Hongkong, Mar. 6, 1918.

212

London, S.E.47

MITSUBISHI GOSHI KWAISHA

((Mitsubishi Co.) COAL DEPARTMENT.

SOLE PROPRIETORS OF: TAKASHIMA OOHI__MUTASS

KISHIDARE YOŠEINOTANI.

| HOJO,NAMAZUTA. SAYO KANADA: SHINNEW, KAMIYAMADA, HIBA1- & OYUBARI COLLIKETES,

AGENT FOR SAKITO COAL

'Hoad Ufice :- MARUNOUCHL, TOKYO

JEFOOLED ITALIANS."

the Italian mind, endeavouring to dis The Austrian soldiers were informed count the importance.cl the American and were led to inform the Italian declaration of war against Austria herein. soldiery that the Austrian Army as a

After everything which can be done has whole would throw down its arms upon been done to emphasise America's war- a certain signal and bring the war to an end, if the Italian troops would do the importance, the next thing for the Allies to do, according to the judgment of the same. They suggested this to the Italian brigade and led them to believe, as they best informed men I have been able to themselves believed; that the plan was find, is to use publicity, publicity public general throughout the Italian Army. Atty, throughout Italy against the Social given signal the Austrians, dropping all ist pacifists, who have become the long their weapons, were to shout the signal arm of the Austro-Germans and are work Dinner is ready." Hearing it the ing for a separate peace. Printed matter Italians were to do exactly the same of the right sort spread among the bour-3,070 women, who go to a special school things. The war would then be over, coise will get to the workers. There The day came and the hour came: The should be speaker-preferably Ameri- cons. Americans in uniform who can Austrian troops threw down their arras And advanced, singing the overjoyed speak Italian would do splendid service.

At present the effect of enemy pro-fully. Italians of the week befooded brigade did likewise, even morrily dancing over the pagaada has been auilified, at least for

of. certain processes has revealed very rough war-littered "terrain between the the time being, by the splendid natural ger in such a letter, but the application to meet their reaction after the reverses, but the pro- dangercosspy matter" in secret ink in lines, as they went

pagands itself continces furiously. Pro ** brother."

But the way to peace had not been bably such Socialists are caught at it found. As soon as the Italians were off will be arrested and severely punished each day is 375,517, weighing about four eyes scientifically and it glasses to individual re- their guard that portion of the Austrian but the priests who play into their hands tons. Besides these, L17.30 Dawspaper

Examined.

quirements brigado which could be withdrawn was despite their natural actipathy for them packets and 2 parcels are

TURING THE TABLES. quickly whisked out of the way, revealing cannot be arrested. Still, much right

The censorship has been especially suc

agenta, 1200g immediately behind it a steen, hard-faced be done among them, There, again, asfal in detecting enemy a brigade of brutal German Eefore the unmistakable voice from the United whom, as stated, have been four no Remittances through the benefit of the enemy have post for Italians could regain their moral, before States, whence come so many of the torious apies. they bad at all recovered from the Vatican's funds, might be of powerful been seized to the extent of nearly and intermediaries for enemy trade have terrible, the ghastly, the inconceivable effect. It may be another case in which £1,000,0 This year over 10,000 "cloaka surprise of the whole thing, and even the new Ally can be of vast assistance been detected, and their activities ren-

dered abortio to her fighting mates. before more than a small portion of the bewildered, frightened Austrians could be

to learn all about the dodges uted by enemy agents and others to avoid the consorship, and tests for detecting secret correspondence in innocent-looking lettors, beginning like this, for instance:

Dear Johnnie Thanks awfully for your letter. It bucked me up wonder-

One would ordinarily not look for dan SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECIBI Nagasaki, Hojl, Karsten, Wakamatas

One story which is being used to create Italian distrust of the Allies is that long,

YOUR EYES

At the first symptom

just this sort of simple letters. In the of eye strain you should censorship of private letters women are

consult 115 given a foremost place.

14

The average number of letters censored

are daily

got out of the way, these Germans belong ago, before Bussie broke, while she of it dangerous stuff rebound id innocent

If

firing with rides and machine-guns. Austrians were killed what did it matter? still was holding the attention of those German forces which her collapse grest More Italians would be killed. The effect released for use on the Italian and other of all this on the befooled Italians can be fronts, Italy suggested to the Allies that imagined. Those who were not quickly

as she was the caly one of them who had won enemy territory and was still advane ing (which was quite, true), and as she only slightly and not preponderantly over balanced her foe, a little additional weight from Britain and France thrown tato co-operation with her would be of great value, enabling her to advance rapidly instead of slowly. But these suggestions, it is whispered, were rather

lightingly disregarded.

TO LET

TO LET.

FFICES in York Building HOUSES on Shameen, Canton.

Apply to S THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.

& AGENCY Con Law MENT

TO LEE.

--- ALLIES" WATCH WORD, Whether these tales be true or not ther are having a bad effect, even now when the Allies are helping earnestly.

IMMEDIATE ENTRY four very

The situation now a very far from the I desirable 88OPS situated in Ice House Street, opposite the Grand Hotel, hopeless one some thought is to be just recently reconstructed.

For rent and other particulars apply after the reverse, but it is essential that

to the Manager. Hongkong Toe Co, Ltd.

48 Connaught Road Central

Bangkong, August 2, 1917.

TO LET

FLAT in-Nathan Road,

Four roomed houses dogs Apply tou

HUMPHREYS ESTAT

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dangers should not be overlooked by

the Allies, as the dangers on the Italian Front ware Publicity; publicity-pab licity showdethe watchword of the Allies in Italy after all the military help food help and coal help which can

&

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BLOGS.

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HONGKONG

Over £150,000 worth HONGKONG & MANILA. of enemy goods, sent in letters to evade the blockade, have also been seized, as well as many tons of propaganda, some schoolb oks. British propaganda bis bees substituted for enemy propaganda in the original covers and sent on to destin stion, thus utilising German distributing agencies to the advantage of the Allies; while tons and tons of German "prupa- rands have been sold in this country by the authorities, for good prices, ng paper :

waste

Attempts to corner and hoard vital supplies have been revealed through the censorship, und auch publie money has been saved, and, in une case, not long agn the Government were ved £650,00 on one relatively small transaction in an important commodity

Correspondence in 15 languages has been censored. The Queen and Princess were shown over every department from the sorting room to the laboratory, and saw the work of searching maila for contraband goods in actual process

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