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AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

BY APPOINTMENT.

R.

HUGHES AND HOUGH,

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT AND ADEIRALTY.

General Auctioneers,

Share, Coal and General, Produce Brokers

and

Commission Agents.

PROPRIETORS

"TO-KWA-WAN' COAL"

STORAGE,

CODEN USED

BENTLEY'S

4.3.C. tih * áí1⁄2 EDITIONS

A1 Telegrapate Code. Telegraphic Addresa “MEIRION.”

nongkong.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersigned have reosived instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,

(For Account of the Concerned), TO.DAY (MONDAY), March 10th, 1010, at 2.30 PM, at No. 1 Basilea Lyttleton Road, West Point,

Hongkong URNITURE,

THE HOUSEHOLD

&D.

10., therein contained, (Fall Particolars from Catalogue). On view day of sale. TERMS:-Cash.

HUGHES & BOUGH, Auctioneers.

Hongkong, March 3rd, 1919.

TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) March 11th, 1818, at 12 o'clock Noon, st their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, 100 cases "ROBINS BRANDY damaged by fire and water. TERMS:-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers,

Hongkong, March 3rd, 1919.

TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) March 11th, 1919, commencing at 2:30 PM.. -at-their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS DRAWN

A

WORK, AND EMBROIDERIES, HOUSEHOLD LINENS

Comprising: Single and Double Plaiu and Hematitched Sheets, Fillow Cases, Double White Satin Quilts, Linen Damask Survlettes, Glass Cloths, Bath Towels, Face Towels, do, do, DRAWNWORK: Bedreads, Pillow Cases,

Tray Cloths, &c. & 380DERIESTA. HIMvern, TeaBedspreads, Table Ranners, 16 by

ché Cases and Bellow

(All new goods and small lots to muis

Mange parchasera). THEME:Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers

Hongkong, March 4th, 1919.,

TO-MORROW. (TUESDAY) March 11th, 1919, commencing at 2.30 P.,

eat their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Bos Vœux

Boad, Corner of Loe House Street, TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND BRASS

MOUNTED DOUBLE AND TWIN BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, CARPETS, L.,.,

Comprising:

Two Chesterfield Sofas and Arm-obáirs (new), Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Suits, Bedroom Furniture comprising * Teakwood Twin Bedsteada, large and small Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, Washstands, d (fumed Teakwood), Side- boards, Dinner Waggona, Extension Dining Tables and Chaira, &e, Dinner Services and good Glass Ware, Cooking der, Bath Room Utensils,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 10TH, 1910.

TROUBLE WITH TROOPS.

REFUSAL TO EMBARK

·SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT.

The following announcement was issued by the Secretary of the War Office, through the Press Bureau, on January 4th

The trouble which has arisen during the last two days among the troops returning to Franco from lenye in England has been satisfactorily settled this evening, after a long conférence between the General Officer Command- ing the Eastern Command and repre- sentatives of the men.

The War Office authorities and officials of the Demobilisation Depart- ment of the Ministry of Labour, are engaged in investigating cach Case individually at Folkestone.

*In consequence of the dificulty it was found necessary to close Folkestone temporarily as a port of embarkation to-day, and for that reason the depar ture of the Colours of the Guards from London was postponed.?"

This statement was supplemented by the following further communiqué, issued from the same source on January 6th:--

"It now possible to give a somewhat fuller-account of the trouble which arose with the troops returning from leave at Folkestone on Friday and Saturday labt, and which, at one time, seemed likely to lead to serious consequences. The causes of the disturbance, which were at first somewhat obscure, were cleared up yester day after investigation by the military authorities. The men wore first seen in the morning by General Dallas, G.0.0. Canterbury, and subsequently by General Woolcombe, G.O.D. Eastern Command, who was absent on leave at the time when the trouble began, but on hearing of it here he proceeded to Folkestone he was in telephonic communica tion yesterday afternoon and even far with the Headquarters of the Home Army and the War Office. These proceedings possible by the fact that

evening

were re body of the men, though un

thoir

the great doubtedly guilty of disobedience to orders in not proceeding on board, were per- fectly orderly and respectful in demeanour, and that when they found the

were to have an opportunity of stating their case, they showed every disposition to behave in a reasonable manner and to discourage any attempts to aggravate the trouble.

The origin of the disturbance was due to misunderstandings over the contracta" with pre-war employers, which, when pro perly completed, are allowed to qualify men on leave from overseas for immediate

demobilisation. This system, which was adopted some weaks ago in

order to hasten the process of release from the coloure, has been super-imposed on the original scheme of demobilisation, firstly of pivotal men," and then of classes having priority according to the indus- ntry The 'contract trial needs of the country. etheme poeds to be and very carefully worked, if it is not

properly understood, to lead to confusion, and so to delay rather than to expedite the release of men from the colours. What has just happened at Folkestone is an illustration of the difficulties which may arise, and have to be guerdod against...

"It appears that on Friday last á number of men, who were about to em bark for France, were granted an exten- sion of leave in order to have time to complete their contracts It must be explained that, before ancha contract entitles a man to demobilisation, it must be submitted to and be endorsed by the Ministry of

of Labour or

For one of its Local Employment

Committees, and the man's Dust be

be communicated with in order to make sure that he really can be sparut The men at Folkestone, to whoin an exten aion of leave was granted, had obtained the consent of their pro-war employers to take them back, but had not had time to communicate with the Local Committees When it became known among the man about to embark that some of their num

ber

Reading Lamps, Blackwood and bed by the

allegation that some

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we have arranged

SPECIAL COMEDY PROGRAMME,

featuring

MAX LINDER, CHARLIE CHAPLIN,

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Prices as usual.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersignad have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction

doy

(For Account of the Concerned), On WEDNESDAY, March 12th, 1919, at 10.30 AM, at No. 1,

Chatham Boad Kowloon,er THE SUNDRY VALUABLE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, &c, contained,,

thereic Hallstand, Large Extension Dining Table and Chairs Sideboard, Brass Twin Bed- steada, Cheval Glass Dressing Mirror, Toilet Table, Washstand, Toilet Set, elu, Pantry, Kitchen and Bathroom Utenails,

ALSO Cabinet Gramophone with Records Gent'e Pot Planta, Paeuinatio-Tyred Ricksha in very good condition.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue);""" On view day of sale, «" TERMS Cash

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 4th, 1919,

had obtained an extension of leave, discontent immediately arose among the rest. Some men alleged that they were in the same position as the men to whom Bicycle, extension of leave had been granted, while a great many others, complained that they wore in

the of it, would certainly have been able to

contract by complete ignorance of

and and they known mako arrangement dissatisfaction

with their employers

her pre-war WEA contracts, on the strength of contracts, which kept back were

were, being

would not bear wood Fire Saroan, Side Tables Chairs, examination, and were simply boing Cabinete, Pictures, and Oil Paintings, exhibited 16, an excuse. Several Carpets, new and second-hand.The result was that, on the one

extension of leaves for getting an ALSO

one hand, Treadle Sewing Machine (nearly new) by those to whom extension had been granted Willcox & Gibbs with all accessories, 1 Piano,

ware not allowed by their comrades to go in good condition, and one large Ice Chest

back to London, while others who were suitable for Hotel, Full Size Croquet Set,

quite ready to retura to France were One pairBinoculars,

prevented from going on board. Under AND

Teakwood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Furniture, including 1 Large Blackwood

Lane

these

Beh

On SATURDAY,

Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

March 15th, 1919, at 11 AM, at their Sales

A LARGE QUANTITY OF VERY CHOICE CHOCOLATES, ASSORTED SWEET MEATS &o., 4o.

OF THE BEST QUALITY, To be sold in lots to suit purchasers,

Comprising pinag Chocolates of the following well-known

Special Princesa, Duchess, Regal, Oper

Special Queens, Gala Selection; - Sovereign, &co,

1 Half-plate Camara by Thornton Piokard full umstances, the G.O.D., with the brands: Connoisseur, Boudoir, Fancies

with Bpare Lenses, "o.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue).

TERMS:-Cash.

M

HUGHES & HOUGH, Anotionsers. Hongkong, March 4th, 1919.

FOR SALE..

approval of the War Office,

than proccod to

that, rather than

measures against men whose seemed to have arisen in the main from genuine misunderstanding, time should be given for explanations. A satisfactory result was arrived at late yesterday even ing. It was arranged as follow

That the men should be dealt with individually,

That those whose contracts were completely in order should be de

The Undersigned have received instrue tions to sell of their Sales Rooms, No. 84 ed Des Vaux Road, Corner of Loe House Street, ONE COMPLETE SET ENGINES AND BOILER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

DESCRIPTION :—" Bet of Compound Engines, 18 x 38, by 34 stroke

Bralor

19x

100

on Verlian murvey,

To be sold in one lot, together with Engine. Boat,

Shafts and Propolfer and all plping Ec connected with the above mentioned Engines and Boiler

Anchors and Atro

and Chalas, Wooden Mast, Navigating Compares. Más promot stored at Kwong Tung Cheong

Inspecting orders and faribe, particulars day be had from the und

BOLS AUCHEN M

those who had tracts which were not yet fully in

genuine order should be allowed to avail them of their week's extension of leave hib similar privilege should be accorded to men who could show reason able grounds for claiming that they ware in position to obtain contracte on the understanding that, if they *fallen, to do so, they would return to

their tails at the end of the period;

That men having Prospects of

of contracts, shoul

turn to duty at chees

Milk Tablets Turkish Delight, Butter Scotch, Russian, Toffee, de

These goods are perfectly fresh having just recently arrived.

On view day of sale. Terms: Cash

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

Hongkong, March 7th, 1919.

The Undersigned have received instruc tions from TX JENKIN, Eaq, C.By to sell by Publle Auction THURSDAY, March 19th and 20th, 1919, commencing each

OR WEDNESDAY AND

day at 6 P.3, at their Bales Room

No. 6. Douse Street,

Voux Road, Corner of Los

ut

A VALUABLE COLLLATION POSTAUE “STAMPS,EX Comprising Great Britain, Colönen, and 996 stony Japan and China, Argentine pad Chill, Cube, Liberia, Moxico, Macao, Nicar

This arrangement is being carried on gus, Philippines, ông kong to-day, the examination of the men's

alaims being conducted by a number of

8 Albums each containing the nuolens of a oficlsis of the Ministry of Labour, with collection,

AND

in akrong; whaLFI olerain who wer

down to betons for bar purpose Alborn with about 500 good specimens Yesterday

It should be added that a similar difficulty, but affecting a much smaller number of man, kas arieda at Dovery dad. in being dealt with on the same linss**

On low from Monday,

HUGHES

HAROLD LLOYD.

We are also showing

LATEST WAR FILM

bringing events down to November 22nd, 1, 1918,

8:000 feet of first-class film. Not rushed through the machine without any other consideration except to get the thing finished; but yet shown complete in 24 hours by means of our own time-saving device for changing the picture.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersigned have received instrue titar to all by Public Auction,

(For Account of the Congerned), On THURSDAY,

March 13the 1918, at 10.30 AM, at their Sales Bogma, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, « Corner of Ice House Street, SEVERAL CASES AUSTRALIAN

CHEESE.

A number of cases Australian Jam (now Stock)

and

Thirty Barrels Paint oil, each 424 gallons --Terma :---Osakk

HUGHES & HOUGH

Auctioneers.

On THURSDAY,'

March 12th, 1019, at 10.50 a.., at their Bales Hooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

A MISCELLANEOUS STOCK,

Comprising

Booking at ROBINSON'S.

[240]

CHINA MAIL STEAMSHIP La

S.S.

THE

"NANKING"

(American Registry 18,000 (fons)

WILL SAIL FROM

HONGKONG TO MANILA

on or about MARCH 22od. RETURNING FROM

MANILA TO HONGKONG

on or about MARCH 30th,

Co., Ltd.

Cotton Dress Materials, White and Blue FARE ONE WAY G.$25.00 Approximately H.K. 835,00 only.

Serge, de, Handkerchiefs, Counterpanes and Blankets,

A number of pairs of Boots and Shoes and a.quantity of Samples.

Torma :---Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH; "Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 8th, 1918.

SANTAL MIDY

super

Gubels, and Injeo-

This sailing offers an unusual opportunity for a short soa, voyage to Manila sod return, requiring less than a fortnight's time, at an extraordinarily low rate.

Accommodation and Cuisine unsurpassed on any steamer on the Pacific NEW STEAMER,

HUGE CABINS,

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DAIRY

FARM

NEWS

Butchers Meats.

BEEF.

MUTTON, LAMB,

RABBITS,

HARES,

SAUSAGES BRAWN.

PRESSED BEEF,

FURITY EXCELLENCE.

FLAG & SAILMAKER

0. H. BITTER" Agent.

"BHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS LTI

NOTICE TO C0)

FROM UNITED KI

AND STRAITS

THE Steamship

"CARDIGANSITTAI having serived from the abova. nigzipss of Cargo by lier ses bora that Alt Goods Are being landed, into the hardtons... and/or Godowns of

the Wharf and Godowa Cou whence, and/or from the what may be

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All broke se dakbed

will; bé.

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