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TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 22

Hughes & Hough

·LUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT

AND ADMIRALTY.

..

Coal Contractors - General Brokers.

- PUBLIC AUCTIONS-

Nov. 25.-Curios.

29.-General Furniture.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

25 WORDS 'S INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID.

Mail."

Every additional “word & Conta

for 3 insertions,

LORD NORTHCLIFFE.

VISIT TO PEKING.

PERSONAL STATEMENTS FROM. THE PRESIDENT AND PREMIER,

THE CHINA MAIL.

considerable amount. Also there has PRODUCE EXCHANGES. bean no particular investment of foreign capital and this, coupled with decrease of trade in such staples os silk, ted, eto, was responsible for little capital coming to the country,

"China is in financial difficulties

TREMENDOUS LOSSES SUFFERED.

be taken as soon as possible to bring Commissioned Engineer J. E Mitchell these establishments under control has been appointed to the Hollyhock, and there appears to be no better way Commissioned Engineer L. Hodge de of doing this than that of furnishing the Bluebell." Engineer-Comma them with a licence to which safe der H. V. Gordon has been directed guards in the shape of conditions can to join the Cairo" at an be attached. This plan has been

very serious attention and action

but they are-not-insurmountable and The monthly report of the Com-adopted in the French Concession, Peking, Nov. 17.-In view of the steps are now being taken by the miner of Police appearing in which is a very strong argument in orisis Lord Nerthcliffe has succeeded Government which will enable the the Municipal Gazette contains some favour of applying it on this side of in interviewing and obtaining per-country to return to its normal state remarkably interesting comments on the Yangkingpang. We know that UROPEAN WOMAN seeks daily sonal statements from President Hau in a reasonable time in spite of the the mania for exchanges which is the Council is giving this matter ita

employment. Lower Level pre Shib-chang and the Premier, General troubles between the North and the causing all the business world so much ferred. Apply Box 1387, ojo "China Chin Yun-peng, at the Palace, for South.

These are expected to be anxiety. He tells us that the move may be expected. The question is "The Times," which he afterwards adjusted in due course because the ment really began with the trouble whether such licences can be enforced banded to Beuter's Agency for cir Central Government is prepared to inspired a number of Chinese with the payers. And there's the rub!-N. C. over the licensing of rice shops, which without a special meeting of rate- INGLISH SOLICITOR (Admitted culation throughout the world.

accept any reasonable terms to idea of founding a rice exchange. The England 1915-Bombay-1920) The President said: "The opening establish peace. Some foreign papers acoka engagement Municipal, Commer-of the Washington Conference have pointed out that the differences idea caught on surprisingly and

Daily News. cial or otherwise (law excepted) any was marked by many suggestions between the North and South were exchanges of all kinda sprang up. City East of Suez. Experience Govern-advocating foreign control of China differences between persons desiring to 8.-British & Foreign Stampment Contracts, Company and Mercan- but such procedure would only cause serve their own ends and this was the tile Law Public School man. Address further difficulties and troubles. The correct view. The people of China to No. 1335, c/o "China Mail."

Chinese people should be allowed to are sound: only five provinces are solve their own internal problems. aligned against the North and among China's present troubles should be them there are sharp differences. The regarded by foreigners, not as peculiar Central Government is ready for to China, but as a natural step in, the peace and has striven for it and will evolution of government after the overthrow of the monarchical form which had endured for centuries.

Dec. 3-Furniture 107 The Peak.

D

6-General Furniture &c.

(IBE Undersigned have recevDD INSUNO- Wons to sell by Pablle Auction,

(FOR 4000UKT OF THE CONCERNED},

ON

FRIDAY,

November 25, 1921, at 10.30 ..

at thoir Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des

Voeux Ronti, Corner of les House Street,

One 4 Cyl, Buick Roadster

in good condition, One. 5-Seater Buick, Also

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One B. S. A. Motor Cycle and Sidecar in good running

condition.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,

For Account of the Concerned,}

от

THURSDAY, December 1, 1921, at 10.30 a.m., at their Saloe Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

LOST.

LOST. After Theatre on THURS DAY night between City Hall, and 121 Pask, a GOLD BRACELET WATCH. Reward on return to Mrs.

Leask at above address.

TO LET.

TO LET GODOWN at Yaumati, For particulars apply to THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION Co., LD.

INTIMATIONS.

THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO., (1918), LTD.

THE THIRD ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Company, St. George's Building, Chator Road, Victoria, long Kong, on SATURDAY. the 10th December, 1921, at 11 o'clock in the Table Cloths, Napkins. Lingerie forenoon, for the purpose of receiving

A Large Consignment of Swatow Drawn-work and Embroidered Linen,

including:

and Children's Dresses,

&c., &c.,

&c..

Ou view day before sale. Terma :-Cash on delivery..

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctionerys. Bongkong, November 18, 1921.

(FOR AUGOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

171

FRIDAY,

A PHASE OF EVOLUTION.

take any opportunity to secure it."

THE PREMIER'S VIEW,

a

Commissioned Gunner R. W.

root, and persons, who, in their saner Martin has been appointed to the

The speculation mania took deep moments, would never have consented "Titania," submarine depot shop to part with their cash unless it was Hongkong. He got his commission in for some safe and profitable invest-September, 1918. meat, were attracted by the glamour

early date.

Cuticura Is Just Right For Baby's Tender Skin

Hatha him with Cuticurs Soap and wang water.. Dry gently and if any sign of red new, rughness, irritation or rash is pres tat: anoint with Cuticura Ointment to soften, soothe and hoal, Pinally dust on few going of therfragrant, delicety med icated Culicura Talcum

Sepia Talously. 1. Dhelmed in 36 undậy, đổ, Sexithrong bedsche Boiping. EritinkElepot:21am beyli 40046,FT.CHAYNE NOMI BaLondon, 30,

"Cetizara Saspahares without meg.

A

MARKET PRODUCE IN HONGKONG.

APPROXIMATE RETAIL PRICES.

of the large fortunes which were said Commissioned Engineer J. Chad- to be made... Not a few families wick, D.S.C. has been posted to the were ruined, and cases of suicide and sloop "Foxglove" on the China attempted suicide occurred. The Station. He was commissioned in Similar difficulties, were experienced sident, Lord Northcliffe interviewed tion to employees in positions of trust Service Cross by his gallantry in action After his audience with the Pre- situation presented a strong tempta- October, 1918, won the Distinguished by France after the Revolution and the Premier, General Chin Yun-peng, to make their furtunes by what ap. on more than one occasion during the England and America also had long who said: "Chius wants money peared to them to be a few simple Great War, and recently was serving periods of serious unsettlement before and can offer ample security. We transactions with the temporary loan on the "Excellent." at Fortsmouth. a stable administration was cou-have the Customs surplus, the wine of their employers' money. Numbers summated.

and tobace revenue, the railway of employees absconded from Shang- surplus, and the stamp tax. We are hai after having embezzled sums "China would like foreign nations shortly issuing balance sheet of money, more or less large, te regard the development now pro- showing the exact position. We which they had lost in specula- ceeding with unders'onding and are willing to discuss control tion. A rough estimate of the total sympathy. The interests of foreign of expenditure. if it does amount of money thus reported Powers in China are chiefly com- not interfere with China's sovereign places the figure well over $1,000,000. mercial, and helpful criticism of China- rights. We expect from the Warh ng-In addition, men who had hitherto the Powers to give fair play to China At present we cannot increase the regarded as being strong financially and determination on the part of ton Conference to get tariff autonomy. been respected for their integrity and would materially aid commercial ex-tariff rate without consulting 13 severed connection with their ac- pan ion and create business oppor-Treaty Powers. We cannot freely quaintances and disappeared from tunities of tremendous importance. change our tariff as every other nation Shanghai after incurring liabilities "China's present financial diffi- of the world does. We nominially which they were unable to mest. The culties were enlarged by the conditions collect a tariff of per cent. but Chinese Bankers' Association, realiz- which have obtained since the ter- actually get 3.7 per cent.

ing, as employers, the seriousness of mination of the war. During the "Give us the right to fix our tariff the situation, held a meeting on war foreign buyers operated largely in like any other nation and we shall be September 3, the outcome of which the Chinese market and were large able to help ourselves. The more we was the issuing of a circular notice to are left alone, the better for all con- its members requesting them to pro bibit their employers from dabbling in exchange or having anything at all to do with brokers,

a Statement of Accounts and the Report purchasers of Chinese products,

of the General Managers for the year since the war this has materially cerned. We need money to disband endel 30th September, 1921, and diminished and China has not yet troops and their pay is many months electing a Consulting Committee and been able to make up the deficiency. in

arrears, China, is absolutely THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the She has not made any foreign loans solvent in spite of the present con- Company will be closed from THURS. during the last three years of any fusion of finance,"

Auditore.

2

DAY, the 1st December 1921 until

December 9, 1921, commencing at 2.30 pm, at their Males Rooms, No. 8, Der Vœux Road, Corner of Tee House Street,-. Chinese Parcelsins. Curios, Lacqnered Ware, do, do, including:---

and

5-coloured A variety of :3-coloured Vasee nod Jara, Wall Plates, Table Screens, Blue and White Vases, Incense burners, Old Bronze and Brass Figures

Vases. and

Kakemonos, Lacquered Cabinets, Chaire, Screens, Tables, Ivory Ware, Jade-Agate and -Crystal Ornaments, Mandarin Pieces,

Also many Greca Jade Dronwente, Beads Hand Bags, Embroidered Bage. Amber Necklaces, Golden Brenat -Pins, Scarf Pins, Steve Buttona, Bracelets, Brooches, &c., &o.---

The above sick racently arrived, from the North and includes. pieces from the Ming, Kangi, Kienluog and Toak woog Periode.

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The bulk of which will be sold .without reserve.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue).

On view day before Sale.

TerinsCash on delivery.

AUGERS & BUOR,

ductionsors. Hongkong, November 11, 1921.

THE WATER SUPPLY.

SATURDAY, the 10th December 1921:

both days inclusive.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.

General Managers. Hongkong, November 19, 1921.

HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.

THE NEW GRILL ROOM will be

opened for Dinner on the night of 30th November, 1921.

Patrons are, therefore, notified that the present Grill Room will cease to exist as such after Tiffin on that date.

Tables bookeri for St. Andrew's night will be transferred to the new Brill Room.

X

Hongkong,, Xovember 21, 1921.

WISEMAN, LIMITED.

CHRISTMAS CAKES and

CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS

for Exporr, Prices from $4.00,

Including Packing and Tiuning.

WISEMAN, LTD.

• PUMPHRS ANNUALLY.

THE

LONDON DIRECTORY

with Provincial Foreign Sections, enables traders to communicate direct with

MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS

in London and in the Provincial Towns and Industrial Centres of the United

Lavel and Storage of water lu reservoirs Kingdom and the Continent of Europe.

on the let October, 1921 -

MITT AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS

IRCO

overflow

LEVEL.

1921.

The names, addresses and other details are classified under more than 2,000 trada headings, including

EXPORT MERCHANTS with detailed particulars of the Goods

Tytam 1 [1, 5 in Holow).4. ix. Beton overwhipped and the Colonial and Foreign:

dia. Beinw averflow ft. la. Botow.everdow Markets supplied;

Tylum Eyewash it,

Tylam Intermediate

"Leral with overflow

-0 ft. Bi. Abare overdow

Aytam Tak Level with (Level with overBow

STEAMSHIP LINES arranged under the Ports to which they sail, and Wong Hei Ubung, ft. 8 lp. Below arendaw Sailings

indicating the approximate Beine areedaw

Utarflow

Helax querdw

Pokfulam, 14. Below overdow

STORAGE INJILIATE, AND PROIMALS OF HALLOWE, deeiring

Betaa

-Estam Byrwich

Fram Intermediate

·Fybaca T

Went Nut Chun

Total

•Fokinlig nå KANTO

And

1920, .375,00

14.89 193,0) (1,410,00

20.p

-2008AB

Ono-inch BUSINESS CARDS of Firms 1941.ad to extend their connections, or

Cards of

840.00

221 DEALERS SEEKING AGENCIES 100.76 can be printed at a cust of £1. 108. 01. 1,410.00 for each trade heading under which they 63.0 are inserted. Larger advertisements

from £2 to £18. 2,095.10

24.43

Consumption of water loths Oity A copy of the directory will be sent by

District in millions and doelmale parcel post for £, nett cash with order

of gallone during the month of September. THE LONDON DIRECTORY CO., LTD.

1920.

Soneumation Firmation" 261,47

272,40

Betimsted population180,220. 33%, 110):

·Jonemoption per hond || 81.1

De Gay Gerino -

calities Constant supply in all distriata during -September of both 1920 and 1921.

KOWLOON WAZER WORKH LAV HL,

1920.

1921 Level

Coin Gravita

Môn Heservoir..... † with overflow.

With overflow-

STORKEN IN MILLJOME AND PROCHÁTE OF. MALKOOL.

Kowloon Gravitation)

1, 1990, be

87800

... 174,00

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

the HONGKONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY has been acquired,

Consumption of water in Kowloon to from July 7th, 1931, by the undersign-

milllade and decimals of gallons during the od with all rights, and titles and will mouth of September.

Estimated population ... 168,830.

alls

The Government, Analyst's riporta nław aling the water in of sabellani quail Public Works Department.

Water Authority,

boraufter be published by them. No. laim against the Hongkong Dollar Directory incurred prior to this date will be admitted by the undersigned.

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They Satisfy

and

The Commissioner urges that it is almost imperative that action should

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copied

Chesterfield

CIGARETTES

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November 21st, · 1921,

Butcher Meat.

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Prime Cat...

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29

李雪

Roast,-8blu

19

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Breast-Ngan Nata

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16

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16

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19

11

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Steak Shilola-Ngau Lao

·Sausages, — Ngan Cheong .. 20- Baffook's Beafus,-Ngan No par set 10

Tongue, fresh,-Ngau Lá each 60 Tongue, comed.----Eam Ngan Lt each 65 cents,

ちゅ

Head, Neo Th...each 50 Heart-Masa Sam... lb. 13 Homp, Salt-Ngan Kin 18 Foot-Ngwa Benk...sch 10 Kidni ..Hga Thị ·10

-Nara Mel 20 19 18 Liver,-Ngan Kon.... 16. 13. Trips(andreared), Ngan To Ib. 8 hives' Head and Foot,--Ngau-tim!-

tan-krak...

vet $1.00 Mattou Chop,-Yeung Pel Kwah : 16. 84 Lan. --Young Pet ̄‚97 ...^, 34 Bhoolder. ---Teang Shan 30 Saddle Tenng On Yok 19

35 Plz's Chitlings, --Cha Chong

Bmins-Cha Nó ................ To” tab 2 Treb,--Cha Konk

16. J8 Trg.--Cha Dhro

Head, Chu Tho

. Hart Cần Nam

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74

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33

Poultry.

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Chicken-Kal Tsa. Capone, Small,--Sin Kai

Uspoos, Large,Sin Kal... Back,--Ap

Doves,-Pau Kan

Ma

Egge, Hon-Kal Tan (cooktug) par das 29 Egge. Het.-Ku! Tan (fresh)...per dos.

"

100

Fowle, Canton,-Kal..... ...... .. 16, 88 Fowle, Hals-Hol Nam Kal., 20 Geese. Nga

58 Pigeous, Canton,-Pak Kap...each 40

Holbor,Bot Hay Pak Kap

Bach 24 Turkeys, Cock-Fo Kaf Kung 1b. 75 Turkeys, HooFo Kal Na Buipe,-Sha Tetf... ... Pheasant-Shap Kel...... Quail,Om Chun Partridge-Che Ko

**

Fruits

65

* sáb 29

**

1.15

* 18

80

Almonde,-Haug Yan.b. 39 Apples, (Californis),-Kam Shan

Bansune, (belde'e), Mano,--San

Heang Chin, Carambola-Yeung To Coconuts,-TE TO..

***** each 16 Lemons, China,-Ling Mung... Ib. 8 Lemons, (America)-Kam Bhan

***

***

18

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esch.10

Llug Mang... each`s

Edcbees, Dried, (ewall stone),-

Lai Chi Kon. Ib.: 80

14

20

11

Kidnaya--Cho Ylo...

... 800 10 Liver,-Oha Kon

*** lb. 30 Pork Chop,--Tha Pal Kwab ... 24

Leg-Chu Pel...

i.. $2 Loin,--Cha Kan Tunku

141

or Lard,-Uku Yau... "heep's Head and Feet,-Yeung- Tan-Keak...

Oranges, (Canton), Bweet

Shazz-sheng Tim Chang Ib 8 franges. Tim Chang... Patos, (Camba) Cosing, Sha.Et 1,710 Peanuts.-Fa Shank Persimmons, Largo,-Hnng.The

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Plantain,Tei, Chin... eet 70

Pamelo, Slam,-Twini Lo Yauch 12 Walnuts,-Hop.Tn v ... Ib. 10

20

11

Host-Yeung Sam........ such: 10 Kidasys-Young Tia och 18 Liver-Young Kom ... lb. 24 Janklag Pigs, to order, -Cha Tea! 24 net, Beef,Bhang Ngan Yan ... 20 Matton, Shang Teung Yau .. 34 Voxl,--Ngau Taal Yuk.......

+21 Banaagan - Nga Tan! Chsang20 'No. 1 ... 1b. 28

| Grapes,—Po Tai Tur

Vegetables, &c, Artloboken,Ah Chi Cheuk...eat£ Beane, Sproat,Nga Tab.... ** Long, Tan Kok... Best Roof,-Hung Trol Tan Bitter Squash,Fr Kw

Briujais, Groen,Ching Yan Kwa

Red,Hang Ko

Cabbage Chinese, (commor)

Kat Teak (Shanghai)-Yo Taal 13 Cang Shoote, banch, -Kan Shan " Olidower (Large),-Ye Tact Banch 30

(Medium)

darbel,--Ka Yu.." per Bream,-Pin-Yu,.. Jaton Fresh Water Bish

-Dabish,~~Ohik Ya

Jato, Ta

Toilebi

Dutila Flah

Dog Fish, Tib To

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297

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Celery Chlases, Tong Kan Trot

Chillies, Drfed, Kou' Lst Uhla

30

Kala, Doorer,--Hot-1

*Fellow

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Monk

Red-Hung Fa Ohtu... 18 Grein-Ching Lab Chia, 19 Curry Stur, English,—-Es Lf Cau

Cacumbere,-Ching Kwach Garlic, Sun Taa..... Ginger young-Bun The Kenog u Ginger, old.-Lo Koung

Horners tab. Shanghal,--Edk Kan, Indian Corn,-Shuk Maloch Lettuce,Young Buṣng Thof'... 10. Water Chastanta, -M1 Txi

Mandarin,-Kraftpa

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Kashmoms fresh.—Thing Teo Kulb -

Onlata, Bonbay,Treo trong Oilans, Green,Shang Chong Oslope, Bbarghal,

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