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THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1920,

Hughes & Hough

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- PUBLIC AUCTIONS-

BE Undersigned have received (matrue- ; Ten by Public Auction.

(For Account of the Concerned),

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FRIDAY,

August 13, 1990, at 230 pm at No. 18. Ice House Street,

Top Floor,

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THE } Valuable Household Furniture,

&C

&c.. dc.

therein contained FRACTICALLY NEW

Comprising:—

Fund Teak Dining Room Saite, Cutlery, Plate Silver Cruet Articles, Glass Ware, Dinner and Tea Services, &c. Chesterfield Sofas: and Arm-chairs, Pictures, Heavy Bronzes, Vases and fere lots Carios, Curtains and Cashions,

White Enamelled Bed Room Saite, Red and Table Linen, Curtains, Blink- els, (all practically new)

Also

Fumed Teakwood Bed Room Saites, (Double and Single Beds Toilet Sets, Desks, &c. Bath Room, Pantry, and Kirchen Utensils, (rew Stove.)

Terms: Cash.

On view from Thursday, 19th August 2 p.m.

Catalogues may be had on applica tion to the Undersigned.

HUGHES & HOUGH,"

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, August 6, 1920.

(FOR LOCDENT OF THE CONCERNAD),

TUESDAY,

August 17, 1890, commencing at 2.30pm, at their Bales Booms, No. 2, De Vaux Boad, Corner of Ice House Street,

TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TURE, BRASS AND BRASS-MOUNTED BEUSTRADS, TEAKWOOD TWIN

BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, &C., &

comprising

Chesterfield Sofas, Arm-chairs (1) Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furniture, comprising Teakwood White Enamelled Twin Bedsteada, large and small Ward- rober, Decing Tables, and Chairs, Wash. stands, &o, (fumed Teakwood), Side- boards, Pliner Wagrons, Extension Dia- Ing Tables And Chairs, & Dinner Barrices, Crockery, and Glass Ware, Cooking Stores, Catlery, &c., Bath Boom Utensils, Electro-Plated Ware

Electric Bouding Lamps and Fans Blackwood and Teakwood Screens, s quantity of disckwood Furniture, Elde Tables, Chairs, Cabinets Picturse, Carpets, new and second-hand,

Also

One Good Pingo, (by Allison, London),

1 Enamelled Bath, American Ice Chest,

1 Riesha, and I large Tientsin Carpet, (new),

(Fall Particulars from Catalogas). Termos Cash.

.

HUGHES & HOUGH.. Auctioneers.

Hongkong, August 11, 1929.

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(PON LOCOUNT OF THE CONCKERED),

TUESDAY,

August 17, 1920, commencing at 2.30

p.m., at their Bales Booms, No. &

Des Voeux Bond, Corner of

Ice House Street,

A Small Consignment of WHITE GOODS,"&L., &c., Comprising:-

Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg and Drawnwork Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet, and Drawnwork Mies, Table Cloths, Linen Damask Serviettes,

Also

A few lots of Bellow Valises, Kit Bags, Suit Cases, and Attacke Cases.

..And

Two Pairs Prismatic Binoculars.-- (All new goods and in small lots.) Tor-Coats

HUGHES & HOUGE,

Hongkong, August-11, 1330..

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

25 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS,

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$1. PREPAID. Every additional word 4 Centa for 3 insertioni.

FOR SALE.

DIOR SALE-No. 1 Stewart Terrace- F 37, The Peak. Apply to Ham,.] phreys Estate & Financa Co., Ltd. Alexandre. Buildings.

THE

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received io-

structions to sell.

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PUBLIC AUCTION

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FRIDAY, August 30, 1920, at 3 p.m.

at

their Sale Rooms, Ice House Street, Hongkong the l

Valuable Leasehold Property

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INTIMATIONS.

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.

SECOND NIGHT, FETA

NIGHT

TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), the "19th inat,

Commencing at 9 r.x, Sharp, 1 String Band in jittendance. Programme:

150 yards Challenge Race between MESSES. J. JOHNSTONE, G. JACK, D. LAY &'D. Lrox,

Ladies' Dress Race,

Ladies' Two Length Handicap, Girls' & Boys' Handicap,

THE CHINA MAIL.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

THE HYTHE CONFERENCE.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

(Ravier's, Servics to the China Mail')

'AMERİCA ́AND ANGLO-JAPANESE •

74.

ALLIANCE

LONDON, August 10th

..for

Lospex, August 9ch. The Hythe Conference, finished at noon.

Colonel House, who is now in London, has A short afternoon sitting was held ring telegraphed to the Philadelphia Public to the receipt of further communications Ledger an article in which he commends from Soviet sources. Afterwards Mr." Lloyd George and M. Millerand returned for American consideration the suggestion to their respective capital. The former by Tau infinential English

statesman uppo his departure was "accorded in the supersession of the Anglo-Japanese ovation.

Treaty by an Anglo-American-Japanese- of avoiding in complete agreement with regard to the friction among the PowerS action to be taken in reference to the terested in the Pacific Colonel

Colonel House Palish situation, subject, however, in the submits that no action would be taken in- case of Great Britain to the approval of consistent with the League of Nations. Parliament

Colonel Bouse It is understood that the allies are deter-' Japanese Note tot escribes the Anglo- League on the Agree mined to support the Poles by technical ment as an important bas baffling official advice, monitions and also, possibly, by document which raises wonderment at the Naval measures, but Allied troops will not extent of its fail scope' and says that be employed.

American diplomacy in the Far East bas Furthermore it is semi-officially explain been centred

for

nearly two decades upon that the Government for three months the clarification of the relations between two has done its utmost to induce, Russia to Asiatic Naral Powers there and ita come to terins with a view to removing the serious condition of affairs in Eastern Colonel House declares that a feeling.

efect upon America's future in the Pacific

of Europe, but the Russians appear deter HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO to crush tire Pohn and impose upon deep aneasiness has always brooded over the

whole question.

It is officially stated that the Allies are Chinese Treaty for the pracipally 'in"

"Members' Race,

Open High Dive,

Water Polo Match.

R. C. WITCHELL,

Hon Secretary.

Hongkong, August 10, 1990.

STEAMBOAT CO. LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

X INTERIM DIVIDEND OF ONE A DOLLAR per Saare for the six Inland Lot No. 2127 (No. 17, Bread-months ending 30th June, 1920, will be

wood Road, Happy Valley)

PAYABLE on TUESDAY, August 10th, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Con- pany's Office.

consisting of a Desirable 5 roomed BUNGALOW and Garden PARTICULARS.

The property is held ander Crown Lease for 75 years from 7th April, 1915, sub annual Crown Rent of $76, and contains an area of 13,300 square feet. The premises are occupied on monthly tenancy.

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For further particulars, orders to view and conditions of sale apply w

Meses. DENNYS & BOWLEY,

Solicitors etc. Means. C. E. WARREN & Co.

Architects etc.,

or to

Meets. HUGBES & BOUGE,

Auctioneers.

Ice House Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, August 10, 1930.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received 13- structions from THE CUSTODIAN ESAMY PROPERTY to sell by Public Auction,

00

SATURDAY,

August 14, 1920, at 10.30 ... at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Des Voeux Road, Corner of --

Ice House Street,

Silver Tea Sets, Yass, Powis, de, Electro-plated Ware and Cutlery, One Sextant and 3 Clocks, Three" Albums of Stamps, (now on view) And..

Several lots of Wine. Qu view day of sale. Terma-Cach

HUGHES & HOUGE,

Government Auctiemesta. Hongkong, August 10, 1920.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from TUES DAY, August 3rd to TUESDAY, August 10th, both days incitaire, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

JOHN ARNOLD,

Hongkong, July 17, 1990,

Secretary.

THE HONGKONG RUPE MANU

FACTURING COMPANY, LTD.,

AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of ONE A DOLLAR (81) per share for account 1920 will be payable on WEDNESDAY, the 25th Angust. 1920. Shareholders are requested to apply for Dividend Warrants at the Company's Office, St. George's Building, Hongkong.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Saturday, 21st August, 1920, to Wednesday, the 25th August, 1920, both days inclusive.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.

General Manager, Hongkong, August 10, 1990.

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ARE YOU GOING ON A JOURNEY? YHAMBERLAIN'S Colic and Diarrh

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Poland a form of Government to which the

Colone! House" refers to the most un great majority Poles strongly object. The Allies feel it to be their duty to do every expected decision of Great Britain and thing possible to enable the Foles to main Japas, after long and scent negotiations, tain their independence, because Poland to put the whole matter before the League,

created by the Treaty of Versailles. of Nations in a way frequently interpreted Nevertheless, the issue mine largely de- as this repent, at lows in the form so far issues tantamount to a practical abolition of selves, with such help as has already been known. Colonel House welcomes the action. mentioned, to repel Russian attacks The land says that the question is now raised Conference at Minsk between the Poles whether the Note of July 8th constituses a and Russians is being held on the 11th new international agreement, between the inst. If the latter then indicate willingness two ration, which must be registered, and to make reasonable terms, different con siderations will apply. ·

to know the. expresses

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It is probable that Messrs. Krassin aux of the O and whether the join Anglo-Japane acting has effected Kamenoff will be permitted to remain in

fundamental modification in it. Be is London until after the 11th in order that of opinion that none of the Powers on the the Government may learn what ceeurs at council are able or interested in forcing Minsk. In the event of the Minsk negotia the clarification desire by the United tions failing, it is likely that the Govern States. He believes it is probable that the ment will ask lovers, Krasin & Kamenoff ful: scope of this Note, which is so vital to leave Great Britain on the ground that

it is impossible to negotiate with them to Americe's whole Far Eastern policy, will, while the Allies are simultaneously taking therefore, romain à mystery. steps to assist the Polcs.

the

DEATH OF PROFESSOR EDWARD KINCH.

LONDON, August 10th. The death is 'announced of Professor

August 10th. The Labour Conference's decision un-

ultimatum to questionabl B Government that a new war would mean-s general strike throughout the country.

A prominent labour leader declares that Edward Kinch, F.I.C., at one time Pro- the cision was not only a threat, but a fessor of Chemistry, Imperial College of decision Considerable enthusiasm prevailed at the

which will materialise if Leary Agriculture, Tokio. conference following the adoption of the resolution. The extreme wing urged immediate direct action," bet the mode attitude, secured the adoption of a more rafes, although equally favouring a firm constitutional procedure.

LONDON, August 9th. The Labour Conference held in the Honse of Commons passed the following resolu tion:

The joint conference, representing the Trades Union Congress, the Labour

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SIAMESE PRINCE DIES IN PARIS.

PARIS, August 30th. The death IN announced "of Prince

Rajabur (Dirokrichi), son of the late King of Siam, as the result of an operation. ne was the Minister of Agriculture in Siam.

MR. SHAW'S RELATIONS WITH JAPANESE.

to defeat gas cer workers will be used honse for a Busar reason.

exccutive ganisat

and the Parliamentary Labour Party.

LONDON, Angysz 10th. feels certain that a war is being engineer.

In the House of Commons Liect. Colonel ed between the Allied Powers And Soriet Parry asked a question as regaru's the alleg. Russia over Poland, and declares that ed attempt of the Japanese police to board such a war will be an intolerable crime the British steamer Kuntin, owned by Mr. against humanity-I therefore, WAIDA G. L. Shaw, with the object of arresting the Government that the whole industrial Koreans suspected of being on it and the power of organised

attempt to raid M Shaw's isations committees of the affiliated

Mr. Cecil Harmsworth replied that the throughout the country be summoned to Japanese Consul General & Makden bad hold themselves ready to proceed inmedi. privately complained of Mr. Shaw's sympa sely

to London for a a national confer thetic attitude towards Korean agitators. "It 22:00; that they be adrised to instruct was

was alleged that

Mr.

Shaw kept one of the their members to “down tools" on in upper rooms in his house at Antung as on structions from that national conference; asylum for Koreans plotting against the and that a Council be immediately con. Japanese and allowed Koreans the use of stituted to take such steps as may be his steamers as a means of fight and necessary to carry this decision inte munication with the Korean Provisional effect

Government at Shanghai,

Com Romady should be packed in your hand luggage when going on e iverney. Change of water. diet and temperature all tend to produce bowel

LONDON, August 10th. The British Consul-General, consequent Nothing is so far known regarding last 15, privately warned Mr. Shaw to be careful. trouble, and this medicine cannot be nights Cabinet meeting, but the Daily

The British Ambassador at Tokio, who secured on board the train or steamship. Express endeavours to lift a corner of the hac reported on the subject fully did not It may save much suffering and incon- veil by declaring that there is no more venience if you have it handy. For mile

mention the story as regards the alleged by all Chemists and Storekeepers.

danger of war between Great Britain and attempt to board the steamer or rajć Mr. Rusia New representations will be made Shaw's house. to the Soviet, and, if the Russians keep their pledges to maintain the integrity of Polead, the outstanding, difficulties are Capable of solution: Further speculation is, however, useless for the moment, pend F ing Mr. Lloyd George's statement in, the

Lesbos, August 10th. House of Cammans this afternoon and the Lloyd's Agent at Sydney announce that result of the Russo-Polish regotiation at Cooktown at the end of July, has been re- the Suki Moru, which was stranded near Minsk to-morrow.

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There is undoubtedly

THE STRANDING OF THE "SUKI MARU."

An optimistic feeling in this connection in floated The foreholds were full of water, the Labourite Council of Action" which and is i estimated that 700 tons of coal meets Mr. Lloyd George at noon to-day. Te jettisoned The Fessel tas proceeded but, as the question of war may be practito Cairns, cally ruled out, there is every likelihood that the Premier will be able to give satis factory assurances,

LONDON, August 10th.

DUTCH. SHIPPING SERVICES TO THE EAST.

Lesboy, August 10th.

The House of Commons was crowded and members warmly cheered Mr. Lloyd George on entering the House. M. Krasin and M. is noted in Dutch shipping circles. Forth A programme of considerable expansion Kazeneff were in the Strangers' Gallery.

Mr. Lloyd George, at the outset, express

coming arrangements include the early sup ed himself still hopeful

al of peace, but in ries plementing of the Royal West Indian Com sexisting services to Sarinam with of the fact that the Hense was rising at the cargo sailings. Three Dutch companies are

pany's end of the week, he proposed to indicate inaugurating & joint service from Ham. the Government's intentions in certain con burg to Java tingencies. In the course of a brief re-

The Lloyd-Reyale-Belge has restarted

statement of the position; he repeated the sailings from Rotterdam and Antwerp to the opinions voiced on earlier ceassions that the Straits and China. Polish attack was not justified-{Labour

choers.}

IRISH BILL TH LORDS.

BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION.

LONDON, August 10th. The Commons have adopted the resolu Loxpost August eih. tios suthorizing the payment of £100,000 The Lords have passed the second read. as the Government's share to the Guar ing of the Restoration of-Order in Ireland antee Fund in connection with the forth- Bill.

coming British Empire Exhibition. In the course of the rebate an elderly Mr. Kellaway, moving the resolation, gentleman from the place allotted to Privy said that there was no better way of cele Councillors created a mild sensation. He brating the great part played by the excisimed, “If you pass this bill, you may. Empire in the war than holding in Fill England, but ndz Ireland.” He then London this exhibition of the valked out of the House. It is understood activities of its peoples. The guarantee manifold resources and of the that the interrupter was an Irish Privy was conditional on the guarantee of Councillor named Carlisle.

BATTERED GERMAN WARSHIPS.

NEW YORK, August 10th," Five battered ex-German warships, in cluding the dreadnought Out Friesland and the cruiser Frankfurt, have arrived and anchored in the Hudson where they

publise were opened to the public.

ARCHBISHOP, MANNIK

2500,000 being forthcoming from private source. There was every reason to believe that the sam would be found. It was Decea sary that our manufacturers should find new markets, and our greatest hope in that connection lay in the Empire.

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