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AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

BY APPOINTMENT.

Q.

HUGHES AND HOUGH,

AVOTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT AND

"ADMIRALTY.

General Auctioneers,

Share, Coal and General." Produce Brokers

and

Commission Agents.

PROPRIETORS

"TO-KWA-WAN COAL"

STORAGE.

CODES USED

BENTLEY'S

A.BC 4th a $15 EDITIOXS

41 Telegtspalo Code

Telegraphto Addrem "MEIRION."

Hongkong.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersigned lave received instrue tions to sell by Public Auction,

(For Account of the Concerned), TO-DAY (SATURDAY), March 15th, 1919, at 11 A.M., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of les House Btreet,

A LARGE QUAntity of VERY CHOICE CHOCOLATES, ASSORTED SWEET MEATS &c., &c. OF THE BEST QUALITY, To be sold in lots to suit purchasere, Comprising: Chocolates of the following well-known brande: Connoisseur, Boudoir, Fancies, Duchess, Regal, Opera, Special Princess, Qala Selection, King's, Spe.ial Queens Bovereign, a, o, &c.

A 190

Milk Tableta, Turkish Delight, Butter Bootch, Russian Toffee, de

These goods are perfectly fresh having just recently arrived.

On view day of sale. Terms ---Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

Hoogkong, March 7th, 1919,

O. TUESDAY,

March 18th, 1915, at 2.30 PM, at their Sales Rooma, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

Piano by Collard & Collard.

Piano by Saudoo Breedinan, Londen

Piano by Ernat Kaps-Dresden.

Cottage Piano by Moutria

(la good condition).

TERMS:- Cash

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

On TUESDAY,

March 18th, 1919, eminencing at 9.89 P., at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux "Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

A QUANTITY OF

USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS DRAWN WORK, AND EMBROIDERIES,

Comprising: HOUSEHOLD LINENS: Single and Double Plain and Hemstitched Sheets, Pillow Cases, Double White Satin Quilte, Linen Damask Surviettes, Glass Cloths, Bath Towels, Face Towels, &c., do. DRAWNWORK:-Bedspreads, Pillow Cases,

Tray Cloths, &c. &0. EMBROIDERIES -- Bedspreads, Table Covora, Tea Cloths, Runners, 16 by

54 in.

Atso A few lots of Attaché Cases and Bellow Valisos. (All new goods and small lots to suit purchaser).

(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 12tb, 1919.

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 15тu, 1919.

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS, PRESIDENT WILSON'S INTRODUCTORY SPEECH.

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AMERICAN TRADE WITH BELGIUM.

THE CIVIL SERVICE. I roughly reckon it, we represent as we' xit at this table more than twelve hun-OPEN COMPETITION SUSPENDED |

FOR TWO YEARS. dred million people. You cannot have n representative Resembly of twelve hun- The Undersigned have received instruc tions from Messrs. F. W. DAITI & Co., Chefon, President Wilson, at Paris, when reading dred million people but if you leave it

| the draf, of the Covenant of the League to each government to have if it pleases, scheme of selection for Class I, of the litation. As plucky in peace as she was

to sell by Public Auction,

ON FRIDAY,

March 21st, 1919, commencing a 10.30 4.3. at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, De Youx Bond, Corner of Ice House Street,

A further small consignment of EMBROIDERED LINEN TEA CLOTHS,

LADIES UNDERWEAR, &c., de These articles are of exceptional value equal to best Conve.t work, &c., &c., Comprising:-

Ten Cloths, Ten Serviettes Tos Coseys,

Camisoles, Night Gowns, B.ouse Lengths,

Cafurs. Bedsprenda, &a, &c. (Full Particulars from Catalogue). On view day of un 1. TERNS -Cash.

BUGHES & HOUGH,

Anctioneers.

G.

R.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The following is the speech made by

of Nations. One portion of the menge is missing, the sentence as telegraphed being unintelligible!

Mr. Chairman:

I have the humor, nad assume it al very great privilege, of reporting in the name of the Conunision constituted by this Conference on the formation of a plan for a League of Nations,

I am happy to say that it is a unani maus report,

a unanimous report from the representatives of Iourteen nations

United States, Great Britain, the France, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czecha-Blovakia, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Rumania and Siberia. 1 think

The Civil Service Commissioners live

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE,

War-scarred Belgium has taken the adopted an important reconstruction first step towards her commercial rehabi

two or three representatives, Home Civil Service, Indian Civil Service, one гот

Cadetships, junior appoint

And io though only with a single vote, it may Eastern not only vary it representation from monts, and officerships of Customs and her but is helping herself.

token of her appercintion of Yankee time to time, but it may originate the Excise. The holding of competitive

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in war, she is not waiting for others 141

This American is Joseph A. Nash, for four years general manager of the ship ping and purchasing department of the Committee for Relief in Belgium. He arrived recently from London in New

choice of its suveral representatives. examinations for these appointments will friendship and Yanker worth, she bas not be resumed for at least two years chosen an American to how her way for Therefore, we thought this was a pre-after the cessation of hostilities-except her. per and a very predent concession to the

in the case of a few appointmenta in the practically univernal opinion of plain men everywhere that they wanted the Indian Civil Service-and vacancies in these cinasce will be filled in the mean- door left open to a variety of representa

on instead of being confined to a single time by a process of selection by a Board, offic official body with which they could not or the principle of open competition being might not find themselves in sympathy. And you will notice that this body has maintained so far as practicable.

Applicants must have been born on r United States and Canada of the Lloyd it will bo serviceable and interesting it discussion of anything that falls within after August 2nd, 1891; have attained the Royal Belge. This is a purely Belgian

unlimited rights of discussion; I mean of

22 on the date fixed for qualifying

enterprise, the first attempt on the part

1, with your permission, read the docu- ment as the only report we have to make.

President Wilson then read the draft. When be reached article XV. and had read through the second paragraph, he

York in the capacity of manager for the

The Undersigned live received instruc. I paused and said: "I pause to point face of the world. And in order to having been pronounced unft on ground connection between her own shores and

tions from THE HOR, THE DIRECTOR PUBLIC Works to sell by Public Auction.

On SATURDAY,

March 22nd, 1919, at 12.30 Noox, at their Sales Room, No. 8. Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, 30/36 B. P. FOUR CYLINDER SIX SEATER "STUDEBAKER" CAR,

in good running order. The Car way be seen by arrangement with the undersigned. Terms-Cash.

out that a misconception might arise in connection with one of the sentence, have just read.

"If any party shall refuse to com- ply the Council shall propiose mea- Bures necessary to give effect to the recommendations."

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and

cal.

scientific and geographi.

the field of international relations-that age it is especially agreed that war or inter-oxamination; have served in his Majesty's national misunderstandings or anything naval, military, or air force during the that may lead to friction or trouble is war, provided that under certain condi- of that country at direct trans-Atlantic everybody's business because it may affect tions men may be treated as eligible who,

those of North America, and the first the

the popular power so far as

as of health for general service, have been could of this representative body it temporarily employed in Government step in the direction of weaving a strong Candidates who appear to be prima commercial and industrial bond between is not for provided, you will notice, that when a departments during the war

arbitra

A pet project of King subject is summitted, it is the Executive facie, eligible for appointment will be the two nations. tion but for

Albert, certain of Government support, Council; it can, upon the initiative of subject to a qualifying examination in

arithmetic, English (including casey and endowed with funds to insure almost un- either of the parties to the dispute, be precis writing and other tests), and in limited expansion, the Royal Belge is in drawn out of the Executive Council on

general knowledge, historical, political. the market for ships, and assUTADOR the larger form of the general body of A casa in point. a purely hypothetical delegates: because through this instru- soul, Condit, who futurs 8th Civil have already been received that every

Candidates case, is this suppose there is in the Foment we are depending primarily and Service Commissionere will then be ad-vessel that flies the red, yellow and black session of a particular Power a piece of chiefly upon one great force and this is mitted to an interview by the Selection will cross the ocean filled with rich cargo. The main offices of the company just other rome territory,

abs the moral force of the public opinion of Board. Preference will be given by this

Paris,

where the line's pre- to candidates now are in tial

dispute to thing in

which

* ceteris paribus,' the world-the pleasing it is claimed that it is not

and compelling

influences of publicity: Board,

who are debarred from active employment sident, M. Arthur Brys, makes his head- titled. Suppose that the matter it sub.

hat.

their by some physical impairment arising out quarters while big old home office, at intrigues can no longer mitted to the Executive Council for re-

with the discharge of ordinary adminis turn. The American brunch is located at commendation as to the settlement of overta, so that designs that are sinister of the war, and not likely to interfere Antwerp, is being prepared for his ret 141 Broadway, New York City, and from The

dispute, diplomacy having failed, on at any time be drawn into the

so that these things that are destroyed trative dutica.

Candidates will be divided into three there Mr. Nash is conducting his negotin. and suppose that the decision is in favour by the light may be promptly destroyed

tions. which claims the. subject Party mattor of dispute, against the party by the overwhelming light of the univer-groups-Those who have taken a full sal expression of the condemnation of the university course; those who have spent al least two years at a university, but which has the subject matter in dispute. world. (For Account of the Concerned),

In such case, the only case contem

Armed force is in the background in not taken a full course; those who entered On TUESDAY,

plated, it is provided that the Executive this programme, but it is in the back. the forces direct from school or spent lesa aud its hend, M. Brys, turned them over

than two years at a university. Council may then consider what steps ground: and if the moral force of the

A certain proportion of vacancies will March 24th, 1919, at 4.37 PM, at Au KING'S

world will not suffice, the physical force be allotted to each group. No candidate will be necessary to oblige the party SLIFWAY.

against whom judgment has been given of the world shall. But that is the last will be obliged to take the qualifying The Houseboat "Flor" Recently

to comply with the decision of the Coun resort, because this is intended as a con-examination within three months from overhauled and painted inside and out

titation of ponce, not as a league wear, the date of leaving the fores. Ce di Complete with all accessories including

After having read article XIX, Pre-stitation of peace, not as a league of war, Dingny, Icebox, lavatory, new sails &c.,sident Wilson also stopped and said: and ready for immediate us

"Let me say that before being embodied to me to be one of its chief virtues be-service at an age above the normal maxi Inspecting ordere from the Undersigned

in this doonment this was the subject cause, speaking for myself. I was unable mum of 24 years, will be allowed

to see the variety of circumstances with increment of salary for each year of their or from March 24th, Terms: Cash.

matter of a very careful discussion by which this League would have to deal. age above 24 at the date of their quali representatives of the five greater par was unable therefore to plan all the tying examination. ties, and that their ananimous conclu- machinery that might be necessary to matter embodied in this meet the different and unexpected con- gion is the article."

tingencies. Therefore I should Bay of jacket, but a vehicle of life.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers to the Government, Hongkong, March 14th, 1919,

The Undersigned bave received insirges tions to sell by Public Avotio

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

On FRIDAY, March 28th, 1918, commencing at 2.80 r., at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, A LANGS ASSORTMENT OF

of the

cil.

A

open

The Royal Belge was organized as a out. At that time it owned forty ships corporation after the war had broken

to war purposes. In his own country, and in France, he is considered one of the most remarkable figures of the day- immensely wealthy, yet always at work; Candi his determination to win indomitiva in bin matching position as a

commercial power and ready to sacrifice his own interests and bis own wealth in The leading the service of his nation. men of Belgium look up to him ng minor officers in an army look up to their general

After having read the entire document, this document that it is not a living interests primarily, before we use them Twelve of the remaining ships are tem- "It gives me pleasure to add to this thus be put on it. It is not a vehicle of this sort hereafter it shall be the duty supplies to France and being engaged in

President Wilson continued as follows: formal reading of the result of our labours that the character of our discus sidas which occurred at the sitting of the CHINESE PROCELAIN AND CUBIO, ich, was not only of the most

Comprising:--

constructive but, of the most encourag ing sort.

A variety of b-coloured and 3 coloured Vasos and Plates, Blue and White Vases and Figures, etc., old Bronzes, including Incense Barnere of the Sung aud Ming Dynasties, Pekinese Cloisonne Amber. Jadestone, Crystal and Agate Vases and Ornaments, Boada, etc., Carved Bamboo Ware and a number of Snuff Bottles,

ALBO

Old Lacquered Screens, Embroideries,

teo.

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ko.

The greater portion of the above stock hae recently arrived from the North and includes pieces from the Sang, Ming, Kanghi, Yangching, Kianlong and Tow kwong Periods

Catalogues will be issued. Da view day of sale. TERMS:- Cash.

Of the original fleet of forty, only sixteen vessels are left. The other twenty- the world, being in that condition, put

four were sank by submarinos or mines. an obligation upp us to look after their.

British flag, carrying is born and we must see to it that for our interests, and that in all cases porarily flying the

of the League to see that the nations who other similar work. The other four are "I hope the United States Government are assigned as the tutors and advisere still in the service of the Belgian Relief. and directora of these peoples shall look to their interests and their development will facilitate our efforts to buy ships before they look to the interests and here," said Mr. Nash to a representative of the American Exporters and Impor- desires of the mandatory nation itself.

The Belgian people feel There has been no greater advance than cernurnal. this, gentlemen. If you look back upon that Washington should allow Belgian the history of the world you will see how shipowners to acquire American-built mothod by which our objects should be pesca. It is a definite guarantee by the painless peoples have too often been a vessels, to operate either uuder the Bel-

prey to Powers that had no conscience

gian or the American flag. They have in the matter.

thing to sell which America requires. many distressing revelations of recent years that the great Power, which has On the other hand, there are many just heen, happily, defeated, put intoler American products which Belgium not less people of some of the colonies which which, through the work of the Belgian it annexed to itself, that its interest was

have become indispensable Relief,

It was obvious throughout our discus sions that, although there were subjects upon which there were individual differ- ences of judgment, with regard to the

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which have

It has been one of the

were not made the opportunity for the poses do not for a moment, its powers able burdens and injustices upon the help-only always wanted and needed but

to

Ther."

to

of power, but a vehicle in which power bay be varied at the discretion of those who exercise in and in accordance with, the changing circumstances of the time.

And yet, while it is elastic, while it is general in its terms, it is definite in one thing that we were called to make it definite. It is a definite guarantee of world against aggression. It is a definite

things obtained, there was practically at no

guarantee against the point any serious differences of opinion just come near bringing the whole struc Its par motive as to the objects which we were

debates ture of civilization into ruin. Indeed, while these

lie vague. seeking.

and Its purposes are declared

It is not in contemn- expression of enthusiasm and sentiments,

omare unmistakable. I think, the other members of the Com-

that this should be merely, plation mission will agree with me that there league to secure the peace of the world. was an undertone of high respect and its a league which can be used for co enthusiasm for the thing we were trying

That is the significance of the provi- to do, which was heartening throughout Peration in any international rootter. every meeting. Because we felt that in gion introduced concerning labour. There of labour condi- a way this. Conference did entrant unto

ameliorations of In aro, many

conference as the expression of one of its highest and tions which can be effected by cont there most important purposes, to see to it that and discussion. I anticipate the concern of the world in the future will be very great usefulness in the March 18th, 1019, commencing at 2.30 P.,,

with regard to the objects of Justice Bureau of Labour which it is contem at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Dea Vox

should not be subject to doubt or uncer plated shall be set by the League. Men Road, Corner of Lee House Street. TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD

tainty that the co-operation of the great and women and children who work have FURNITURE BRASS AND BRASS-

body of nations should be assured in the been in the back-ground through long ages and sometimes seemed to be forgotten MOUNTED DOUBLE AND TWIN

maintenands of peace upon terms of honour and of international obligations. A suspicious eyes upon the man- CURTAINS,

So I think I can say of this document while governments have had their watch BEDSTEADS,

that it is at one and the same time a CARPETS &c. &c,

The compulsion of that task was con- Comprising:

stantly upon us, and at no point was ceuvres of one another, while the thought Chesterfield Sofas and Arm chairs_(n+w),

there shown the slightest desire to do any of statesman has been about structural practical document and a human docu- Folding Card and Docia Tables,

thing but suggest the best to sccomplish action and the larger transactions of ent. There is a pulse of sympathy in

It is practicality, to elevate.

and yet it is intended to One Upholstered Suite, Bedrous Furnitare Bed-teads,

that great, object. There is very great commerce and of finance. Now, if I comprising Teakwood Twin

that comes into the foreground the great body purify, to

And I want to say that so far as my large and small Wardrobes, Dressing Tables,

stroke.

the result was reached unanimously. of the labouring people of the world, the Washstands, dc, (fumed Teakwood), Side- bardes Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining on Veritas survey.

Boiler, 12x 10, working pressure 180 The. Fourteen nations were represented; men and women and children upon whom observation instructs me, this is, in one Tables and Chaira, o, Dinuer Services,

among them all of those Powers which the great burden of sustaining the world sense, a belated document. I believe that To be sold in one lot, together with Engine for convenience we have called the Great must from day to day fall, whether we the conscience of the world has long been and good Glass Ware, CookingSeat. Shafts and Propeller and all piping, Powers, and among the rest a representa wish it to do so or not: people who gorepared to express itself in such a way. of Belgium's specialties and ite manu- Bath Room Utensils, o, connected with the above mentionedtion of the greatest. So that I think we stimulation of lively hope. These will be pathy for these peoples and our interest Just as soon as a proper survey can be variety of circum to bed tired and wake up without the Engines and Boiler,

On TUESDAY,

Crooker Jutlery

Stoves Electro-Plated Ware

Electric Beading Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Forniture, including 1 Large Blackwood Sareen Blue and white Panels, and Black wood Fire Boreen, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures, and Beveral Carpets, new and second-hand.

Arao

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers Hongkong, March 13th, 1919.

FOR SALE.

The Undersigned have received instruc

Des Vœux Hoad, Corner of log House Survet ONE COMPLETE SET ENGINES AND BOLLER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

DESCRIPTION

tione & sell at teir Snies Houmis, No. 8.

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Bet of Compound Engines, 16 x 83, by 24 significance, therefore, in the fact that believe the pictures which I see, thit. There is a compulsion throughout it.

ALHO

Anchors and Chains, Wooden Mast AND Navigating Compasses, At present stored at Kwong Tung Choong's shipyard.

Inspecting orders and further particulars may be had from the undersigned.****

Terman:--Cash.

ficance of the results the union of wards. of the combined governments of

15,

ther their extermination than their Hoyal Belge has a large liquid development: that the desire was possess their land for European purposes capital of its own and a great additional sum has been guaranteed for its enlarge- and not to enjoy their confidence in order that mankind might be lifted in these mens. The first trip, as soon as the ser places to the next high level. Now the vice has been organized, is to be made world, expressing its conscience in law, between Antwerp and New York; and says there is an end of that, that our jnet as soon as this route has been fully consciences shall be settled to this thing. established, the great Belgian port is to

States will be picked out which have send vessels to Philadelphia, Norfolk,. already shown that they can exercise a Baltimore, Charlestown and even Galves Later, Canadian ports may be conscience in this matter and under their bon.

What Belgium needs first of all, Mr. tutelage the helpless peoples of the world added. will come into a new light and into a new

machinery. Nosh said is American Cotton and textile fibres are next re- hope.

quired as well as immense quantities of Huch tobacco. In return, Belgium will ship us of this is being manufactured even now, her linens, and her needle work. more than 60,000 women and men being engaged in these industrica. For, despite the havoc wrought by the Germans, enough has been saved to enable these people to keep at work and produce inarketable goods. Glassware, too, is one We are not just now discovering our syn.facture will be resumed on a large scala in them. We are simply expressing it, taken of what has remained intact of the stances and interests. are justified in saying that the signi drawn into the field of international con-

therefore has the sultation and help and will be among the for it has long been felt, and in the country's industrial facilities and what is

administration of the affairs of more than in need of reconstruction.

Speaking about this feature, Mr. Nash deepest of all

one of the great States represented here- I take leave to say,

30 far as I know, all of the great States said: Belgium will get back into the wills in monot be resisted, and a very great step in advance in the mere

e

purpose, a union of the world. That

that are represented here that humane commercial race without delay. The spead wille which, I dare

no nation will run conreption of that

as you will notice, there is an impulso has already expressed itself in with which she does this will depend the risk of attempting to

resist.

imperative article concerning the pub their dealing with their colonies, whose upon twe factors the amount of indus Now 06 to the character of the docu-

We have had many instances of home and the number of vessels she will ment. While it has consumed some time licray of all international agreements. peoples were yet at a low stage of civiliza trial rehabilitation to be accomplished at to read this document, I think you will Henceforth no member of the League canlonies lifted into the sphere of complete have at her disposal to import and claim any agreement valid which it has solf-government. This is not the dis-export. There is one thing Americans nce at once that it is very simple, and in not regiatored with the Secretary-General, covery of a principle. It is the universal must bear clearly in mind when thinking nothing so simple the structure which

in whose office, of course, it will be sub application of a principle. It in the of their own future relations to Belgium: it suggests for Lea

League of Nations-ject to the examination of anybody re body of delegates, an Excentive. Ce

Council presenting a member of the League. And agreement of the great nations which have Belgium is not a poor country. Far from the duty is laid upon the Becretary tried to live by these standards in their it. She is one of Europe's richest, Sho and a permanent Recreation of detor-Gonoral te publish every document of that separate administrations to unite in soc- Lis like a man who has been in jail-with

When it came to the mining the character of zopresente sort at the carliest possible time. I suping that their common force and their plenty of resources but unable to utilize common thought and intelligence are them. She has never been like a paupor we were pose most persons who have not bech con- Hoax From F, G, JETKIN, Esq., C.B.E., to soll Grass is: Mother Nature's Carpet tion in the body of deleg ourrént vársent with the business of foreign affaire lent to this great and, humano enterprise, and is not now. The war over, her lead

al aware of a feeling which is

fore, for profound satisfaction, that this wealth to work. of che ofhefal dies agreements are made in a single humaine, decision should have been resched You can best judge Belgium's courage March 10th and 20th, 1919, commanding oroh provided to cover the ground. If throughout the world: Inasmuchas de pot realise how many hundreds of think it is an admission, there ing men are eager to put their great

atating it in the there is an abundance of soft green representatives of the various governer and how diffoult it might be to in a matter for which the world has long when you consider hor shipping, plans Prior to the war, only a few of her ships monta hore present, including myself publish the more unimportant of them in

plied under the Belgian flag botwock grúss your liome will not only be may Bay world cannot rest astisfied with bo for most of the world to publish them period thought that it was still too early. that there is a universal feeling immediately. How uninteresting it would beon waiting, and until a very resent

to hope. Many torrible things have come Antwerp and New York and these under the management of the Rod Star line. official guidance,

There han moledintoly, but even they must be pub

Itahad just as soon as it is possible for out of it. Wrong bea beon defunted and day, after the nation has sullered channels

the rest of the world has been more con the Secretary-General to publish them.

scious than it over was before of a physically as perhaps no other in modern that if the deliberating bod

body of Then

there is a feature about this move majority of Right. People that were times, the Royal Belge alone has sixteen cho League of Nations was merely to be mens which, to my mind, is one

body of officials representing the the greatest and most entisfactory adspicious of one another can now live vessels ready and has sent me here to bur ns friends and comrades in a single family as many more as can properly be fittell variolis goverments the pooples of the Dealers in Flower and Vegetable would not be sure that some of Vances that hng been made. We have done and desira todo no. The minera of disintp the service. King Albert in the mast

withi qunerations of helpless pooples,

trust, of intri watakan, which preoccupied oficiāl, hadi menit in soma. Instandes bý, soine Power are lookinginkan 25 cleared away. Men: entusiastic of all the Belgian dupportāra · and saying, We of coinmergini expansion and in reaching. admittedly made, might not be rancated to bo goed surely for exploitation: Weatherve a common purpose out for it init share of the world frido It was impossible to usnesive a method or recognize in the host solanin manner that add not dit before, but now wo his country is looking to the United

cibly no, large and various as to the helpless and undeveloped peoples of chile 10 vid this is our covenant of Binten for the samo opportunities wild ho really representative of the great body.

we are according to olade neliung Preis Bed (Confénued as foot of next column.) of the people of the world, because 18

Oil Paintings, Treadle Sowing Machine (nearly new) with All pocossorias, Pianos in good condition, one Iargo. Ion Chot suitable for Hotel, and one American Toe Chest

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). TEMS Chali:

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 19th, 1919.

The Undersigned bave recrived instrue.

by Publio Auction,

On WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,

day ab & F., at their Sales Rooms,

e, Des Voeux Road, Corner.

of Loe House Street,

A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF POSTAGE STAMPS,

Comprising Great Britain, Colonfor and Focasions, Japan and Chius, Argentine and Chili, Cubs Liberia, Mexico, Macao, Nicar agus, Philippines, &o, &c.,

ATMO

Albums nach containing the nucleus of a Qollection,

AND

L'Albam with about 800 good spedituena.

On view from Monday, March 17th,

TAZZA, UT FLUGHES & HOUGH, Hongkong, March 4th, 1019,1,

Aigle Aintlon@STE

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 20th, 1010 [281

LAWN

GRASS – SEEDS.

more pleasing but it will also be more valuable.

GRACA & CO.

Soells, Postage Stamps, Toys, etc, No,, WYNDHAM STREET,

PO. Bo

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