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Escapo to England.
Amsterdain. Jan. 15 (Delayed). General regret is expressed here us the novelty that has compelled the Govern. ment to transier the British naval officers from the Internment cusp to the kitres.
of Integrated. The
that the officers have be guilty of im-
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Hongkong, February 21, 1915.
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NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE CO.
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