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NOTICE TO MARINERS.
CİTEAMSHIP "AMERICAN” (French) TOOK FIRE and SANK on the
26th Septembert. 1916, at 9 AM.
POSITION OF WRECK :~One mile west of North Point East Brothers About six feet of mast is above surface, at half tide.
C. W. BECKWITH,
Commander, RN, Harbour Master, &c.
Harbour Department.
Hongkong, Sept. 26, 1916.
THE DIARY.
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TELEPHONE No. 16.
BIRTHS.
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KIRK-On Sept. 24th at the London Mission to Dr. and Mrs. JOHN A KIRK, & Bon; still born..
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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 1918.
THE POLITICAL CRISIS IN GERMANY.
HEMOS FOR TO-MORROW.. "Settlement Day: Hongkong Stock We were told in a telegram a day
Bxchange. 11 am-Auction of Househoki Furnieriais is slowly developing in Ger- or two ago that a great political ture, ator at No. 2, Kimberley Villas, Kowloon,
many as a sequel to the recent 2.30 p.m.-Anction of Sundry Ship publication of the correspondence Chandler's Stores at Messrs. Hughes between Admiral vou TIRPITZ and und Hough's
Dr. YOU BETHMANN-HOLLWEG, the Imperial Chancellor, showing that the latter is opposed to the ruthless submarine warfare favoured by the pan-Germans. The pan-Germans are
General Memoranda.
Tatay, Sept. 24-
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THE CHINA MAIL.
is this not "all sound and fury, signity- ing nothing. We fancy we can detect in the last s
sentence, we haya quntad from Captain PERATUS'Writingu | nveiled suggestion that the idea is really impracticable, for even if Ger- many had the necessary "multitude' of submarines, past experience has proved that Great Britain is tow able to cope with the pirates very effectively. Since, however, the Ger- man firebrandı have come to speak of the submarine as "the one weapon. available to Germany" it is impossible to count upon Germany's pledges to America being sny more faithfully observed than were her pledges in regard to Belgium, But we question
CHIMINAL SESSIONS.
THE CHARGE'IGAINST A COURT
INTERPRETER.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
CONCERT FOR WAR CHARITIES TO
BE GIVEN....
Castro, a "Special" in the Hongkong Polica Reserve, cours interpreter at the There was a large attendance at the Magistracy and who is atsted to be con- annus meeting of the Hongkong St. versant with ten languages, appeared in Andrew's Society at the City Hall last on an indictment of receiving two bribes retiring President, was in the chair and the dock today, for the second time, evening. Major Donald Macdonald, the of $100 sach with a view to influencing he had the support of the Hon. Mr. D. bis conduct as a public servant.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 1816.
COMPANY MEETING. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LT,
FL
A RECORD YEAR"
the Douglas Steamship Company, Ltd, The 33rd ordinary general meeting of was held at the offices of the Company, Des Voeux Roach Central at noon to-day, (chairman) the Hon Mr. David Landale, There were present, Mr. H. F. White Mr. E. Shewan, Mr. A. O. Lang, Con The case for the Crown is that Castro Dyer, W. Jack. W. Nicholson, Pollock, E.C., Mess T. F. Hough, W.E Landale, Mossra T. F. Hough, R. M.sulting Committee; the Hon. Mr. H. E. accepted the money to secure the liber. A. Murray (hon. treasurer) and R Clarke, G. C. Moxon, G. P. Lammert, tion of a man serving a sentence in Victoria Gaol for opinn smuggling The adoption of the report and Capt. AB Hodgins, Messrs A. H. M. F. Smyth R Hancook. A. MoIntyre, when in point of fact, he had nonch balance sheet was moved from the chairdis Silya, J. E. Gomis, A. M. N. da Silva; authority
Castro-statex he berrowed the money
The PRESIDENT said that since the Lo Cheung Shui, Cham Tong, Cham King
The CHAIRMAN in moving the
Henderson then. seerotary), è
very much whether the result of this and that complainant acceptad an report was writter Lieus, R. G. Man Lus, and G. W. Barton. (Secretary.)
political crisis in
Germany will be a challenge to America-the one country in the world to which Germany could look for any material help after the war."
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOUAL AND GENERAL.
To-morrow is the September Sattle men: «Day of the Hongkong Stock Exchange.
id
and Capt. A. B. Shewan, both well
known members, had been killed in adoption of the report and accounts
and at the in time still safegumedia the Company's interests can only d☛ beneficial. The idea to build up this insurance fund from fine to the will, I feel sure, command itself heartily to all sharehollers. It is gratifying to
and the prospects certainty lock most learn from the Chairman that the
encouraging, and I hope that when we current year has commenced favourshly-
next meet our General Managers will
that no mention has been made in the have an oven better report than the Chairman's speech of a bonus to the present one to put before us I notice
staff, and also the officers of the Com-
Managers will see their way to granting I am sure they are. deserving of one and I hope the General
year which has just paste them one on account of the satisfactory
The CHAIRMAN said the bonus had been included in the accounts, and he was sure it would be agreed to. It bact bear done by all other companies.
The motion was carried.
Mr. Hocax proposed and Mr. CLARKE escorded the re-election of the Hon Mr. Shawn to the Consulting Committee D. Landale, Mr. A. O. Lang and Mr. R
1. O. U. for the graount
The Crown is represented by the Crown Solicitor, Mr. G. Wakoman, action in France.. Their names would said:As the Report and Accounts and Mr. F. C. Jenkin, instructed by be added to those of many gallant Scuts have been in your hands for some Mr. Leo D'Almada, defended a plea of who had made the great sacrifice in the day I will, with your permission, and this was approved.
■ guilty
defence of King and country and in the take them and the Auditors Certificate
Mr. F. SKT proposed the rỪ, -Counsel resumed his HYGEN Oamination" great cause of frondone, and ice the figures put before you as highly tion of 8300 each. This was seconded
na read, and you will no doubt consider slection of Me C. Brown And Mr-
A: R Lowe as auditors at a remunera- what is easily a record in the history of satisfactory, constituting as they do by Mr. Cham Tong and carried. the Company; the next best year having
bigtly
which they all valued so (pause). During the year there were fewer applications for assistance, and this
The CHAIRMAN announced that divid
of Wong Hok Lam, friend of the com- plainant, who was with Wong at most of the conversations with the prisoner. Witness stated that the prisoner said enabled the Society to put to its credit been as far back as 1893, when the ou application.
secount #510.36. "The concert held on
to
sud and bonus warrants could be bad
WAR CHARITIES.
A GIFT OF PIPE TOBACCO,
the man in gol would come out of St. Andrew's Day last proved quite the proposed distribution of Profits will profits were $237,000, and I trust that July 18th, but he pover did. Castro gave a an excuse that the reason he
successfulgad, profiting by the experience did not not come out of gaol was be of former years, they were able to reduce amount allotted as Dividends and Bonus, be considered reasonable, and the cause the 50 paid him in Shanghai the expenses and hand over a greater mounting to 28 per cent for the year,. notes would not be accepted. Another amount War Charities. After liberal one. Shareholders will re reason given by Castro was that the "The Hankow Autumn Race Meet-mau in guol had a boil-on his foot, and meeting the expenses a sum of £176cognise the wisdom of writing as much ing is to be held on Monday, Tuesday could not come out.
was contributed and that had been sent off for Depreciation, as we are entitled
The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, and Wednesday, 13th, 14th and 15th this afternoon. His examination in balance remaining was handed to the in recommending the transfer of of a letter received from Messrs. Castro went into the witness box home for various purposes. The small when we are in a position to do so, and mittee, sends, us the appended copy to under the Articles of Asociation, Hon. Secretary, War Charities Com November, with an Off Day on Sarchief did not last more than five Union Church Working Party to aid $78,000 to the credit of the Reserve day, 18th November.
minates He said he had never paid them, in providing comforts for the money to the shroff in, cases where fines The Hun. Treasurer beg to ack.were paid on behalf of defendants at the Argyle and Sutherlands. nowledge with thanks the following note for $200 and received that amount adoption of the report and accounts Magistracy. He made out a promissory
The Hon. Mr. Landalo seconded the donation to the Nethersole. Extension for it, which-he-required to meet his Fund për Mr. Chau Sin Ki. Balance liabilities. He read the promissory Proceeds Theatrical Performance $19.94. nate over to Wong You and the latter said it was all right. He had not re-paid With 56 cases of cholers and 57 the $200 on accountofadvice he received, vinces of the Philippines for the 48 hours
leaths from the same disease in 11 pro-and instead of repaying the amount he
had gone on with those proceedings.
In answer to Mr. Justice Gompertz ending eight o'clock Monday morning, prisoner said he made a verbal promise the general cholera situation declared much improved by the health was
authorities. During the same period of time in the city of Manila there were only 29 cases of the diseas
which was carried with enthusiasm.
..THE OFFICERS.
Mr. A. G. GORDON was elected Presi- dent for the year on the motion of Mr. F. GRAHAM, seconded by Capt. W, L. CARTER. Mr. R. M. DYER was appointed complainant asked him for it. At the motion of the Hon. Mr. LANDALE to repay the money in a month, whed to the post of Vice-President on the
plainant what he meant by telling beginning of August he asked com- seconded by Mr. A. G. GORDON,
everybody at the Magistracy" that he
Mr. MURRAY and Mr. HENDERSON (complanant) had given bin some money were re-appointed treasurer and sacre with which to pay a fine and that he tary respectively (prisoner)" had pocketted the money. Then there was a row and he assaulted ANDREW'S DAY CONCERT-
On was engineered out of revenge
bribery were very common at the present time. Crown Solicitor said that "things called
The Manila Observatory telegram
Fund, we are but partially restoring Meerkamp & Co. of Manila, who amounts previously withdrawn from have made a donation of pipe to
depreciation. You will realize that the that fund in the lean years 1909/10/11 bacco weighing 800lbs. to the War in order to provide moderate sums for Charities Committee for issue to employment of the "Haiyang" on time British forces through their agency. charter and of the "Haiching" on The tobacco is being sent through occasional charters during the year Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co. to under review. has been responsible for a goodly proportion of the Profits made, London to Major J. M. Atkinson, but at the same time it is satisfactory R.A.M.C., and Mr. Murray Stewart to be able to state that the results of the who will be requested to arrange for have been of a reassuring nature. In its distribution. working of our regular Coast trade
account of the Company, which now connection with the underwriting amounts to 153413.56, I would like Bon. Secretary, to day that acting with the advice of Managers have, from the commencement hand you herewith B/Lading and pro- the Consulting Committee, the General of the current year, adopted a different forma Invoice for 3 cases containing system of insurance, under which, while pipe tobacco, and we shall be much keeping the Company's fleet fully obliged if you will be kind enough in
(Buclomirt.)
15th September, 1916. WAY
Charities Organization, Hongkong DEAR SIR:We have the pleasure to
8.30 p.m.-Kowloon Cricket Club's Consequently now working for the received at 12 noon to-day reported the complainant. Prisoner agreed with the I was decided to hold another covered against tolal Icas, we accept forward same through your organization.
overthrow of the Chancellor. Whila 3phoon to be in about 115 Long. Esuggestion that the case against him concert on St. Andrew's Day in view of more risk as regards repairs rendered to any section of British troops, v 4.30 pm. V.RU Aquatic "Sports & political crisis on such a question referring to the China Mail, Typhoon During his address to the jury the the success of the one held. last eccssary by any accident and pay af
Jewish Year 3877 begins.
Annual General Meeting.
(1st clay).
PRIDAY, Sept. 29:-----
Michaelmas Day.
220 p.m. - Auction of Household Furniture at Heart. Hughes and Hoogh's. 4.30 p.m.-V.R.C. Aquatic Sports
(2nd day),
Saturday, Sept" 30-
10.30 am.—duction of Miscellaneous Goods at Meurs. Hugher and Hough's
11.30am-HK. Steel Foundry Cos
Keeting.
4 p.m. — V.RU——Aquatic Sports
(3rd day). SUNDAY, Oct. 1
"Trishan".
Monday, Oct. 3:—
Public Works Department.
THDAY, Oct &
and 19 Lat N., moving "weat.
even
»
interesta England, it has an
Map we find that this position greater interest for the people of is just short of 300 miles almost due America, for the real point at issue south of Hongkong. The disturbance is whether or not Germany shall will probably go into the Tongking disregard her promises and under Gall takings to the United States with regard to submarine warfare. Admiral VOD TIRAITZ Wrote: "May the opinion spread throughout country that Germanism can maintain itaelt and affirm itself only if we
our
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Sir Havilland and Lady de Saumarez returned to Shanghai from Japan on Sept. 18
Bank
J
mate subject of diplomatic corres-also brought Mr. C. Howitt, Mrs. and pondence. The German interpreters Miss Phillips and their talented Com- 8.15 p.m.-Piano Recital at Peak Club of the Admiral's words, so the pany of artístis.
in aid of FO. W. Fund.
American correspondenta say, explain FRIDAY, Oct.
3.30 p.m.-Opening of St. Paul's Institute's new School at Causeway
Bay...
Harvaday, Oct. 7:---
Noon-H.
◄
himself.
Thanking you in anticipation,
We remain, Dear Sir,
-
Yours faithfully, (Chop) MEERKAMP & Co.
Manila.
to War Charities. The suggestion came heavy burden on the year's working: considerably lower rate of insurance, rear and the proceada are to be devoted the enet of which has hitherto been s
supported by the President-Elect and build up this Fan from time to time from the chair and was heartily and we propose, in the future, subject to confirmation by shareholders," to cordially approved by the meeting!
AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT. by the allocation of such sums from The President-Elect, in the course of profits as the General Managera and
The following acknowledgment of few remarks, spoke of the good old Consulting Committee may deem gifts forwarded-from cogkong t
prudent and necessary. days" and, urged their revival. Former
The "current been received by Lady May: committees, he said, bad done something returns for the first
year has commenced favourably the quarter
the mosting...
37
94, Marlborough Mansions. West Hampstead, N.W., 17th August, 1916. DEAR LADY MAT,-Another box of
of
forred to what he called a ridiculous lot Mr. Jenkin, addressing the jury, re of ornamentation in the dock-two Indians with fixed bayonets indicating that the man was a desperate one and that justice demanded that he should be guarded. It was diametrically opposed to the real state of affairs. Castro or anybody else did not require to celebrate each Scottish festival of comparing well with those of the fir bayonets in the dock at all and until the year which tended to keep Scots corresponding period last year, and come out of this war with a position The death has taken place of Mr.nocent man. Regarding a suggestion
the case was concluded he was an in- together, The gathering together and the "Haiyang" having been chartered gifts for the Jackanapes Society arrived in front of Anglo-Americanism." The Robert Wilson, of Faster Balgedie, that the atory for the prosecution was holding of such "we cronies" as before which slone should show a band and Sons. I now write to thank you and
until the end of 1917 at a ratë'i Admiral's letter has become a political Kinrosshire, formerly manager
last week, forwarded by Messra Bewitt at invented, Counsel exclaimed that in- should be brought once more into some profit, it is not unreasonable to the Members of " Our Little Bit Society manifesto, and in view of this, Colombo of the Hongkong and Shanghai vented stories was the bread and butter life-(eppisure).
expect that we shall be able to come mest heartily for all you have sent. combined with the fact that the
of the Civil and Criminal Courts, Counsel am-Excursion to Macao by as Admiral is actively engaged in an
farther added that the jury were not one entirely for the incoming President, cussion.
The CHAIRMAN said the question was good as that at present under dis specially welcome and I have already before you next year with a report fully The pyjamaa socks and bed sox are there to avenge fools who had taken a Among the passengers who returned promissory note and thought it was a
sent nearly all of these to hospitals xt. advisory position in the German to the Colony today by the F. and certificate of discharge Nusty pr retiring President for hit zealous said In rising so second the adoption of to Balondes and 3 to Mescpotamia.
A cordial vote of thanks to the Mr. HANCOCK, seconding the motion France this weak, 1 to Male, 3 parcels the front. Four bales have gone to Navy Department,, the American Company's mail sa Notare was Mr. Gcent of the happenings in connection 3 p.m.-Auction of Crown Lund at Ambassador regarded it as a legiti-Grimble from Singapore, The Netara with the affair took place at the services during the past year, terminated to report and accounts I feel I am only have sent thin dressing gas and other
when the place was teeming with Magistracy at 9 o'clock in the morning
Toicing the opinion of all shareholders things to the two last places by pardel police." It was a stench pool of Chinese,
in offering congratulations to the General post, as they travel more quickly Managers and the Consulting Committee and thin clothes have been in such
thanas
58 weight stinking and reeking. He did not say.
on the very good report which has been great demand during the hot weather anything against the architects, but what
RED CROSS ENTERTAINMENT.
presented to us at this meeting for the have
a great many of the past year's working, showing, as the bandages a States. They declare that while the that a recent casualty list includes the because of the large number of people under the auspices of the St. John acting, written of for depreciation or Jane. Friends have been so findin them as urging defiance of the United Our Scottish Correspondent mentions he had said was a fact and they had seen
Chairman has stated, a record in the an keeping for colder weather, when Bisc The mufflers and mittens it commented upon in the local papers, German Chancellor, Dr. von BETH-Ame of Private Charles Stewart, hus there. In conclusion Counsel said it was Ambulance Brigade at the Victoris at the recommendations to transfer balance at the Bank in September
The Entertainment to be given history of the Company. I do act think they will be very useful I sent you six that any shareholders will avl at the copies of the Jackanapes Report for MANN-HOLLWEG, has his eyes turned tralian Expeditionary Force, youngest to Castro's credit not to have repaid
sonching donations, I hope to show a good Jockey Club's Half the war, Admiral von TIRPITZ, more thigh. He was engaged in farming in
toward the east for the conclusion of Ballinluig, who has been wounded, in the from Mr. D'Almada, or even from counsel the Joint Fund of the St. John Am think is incumbent upon com South African, was specially interesting. son of hire. Stewart, Hanga of Kilmorich, the $200 which he could have borrowed Theatre on Octcher 12th, in aid of $75,000 to the credit of the Reserve
Fund. In times like the present day,
Wo had a small tes-party last Satur One man, Private Marshall, lar-sightedly, turns his to the wost Australia, after being in the banking of not guilty and prisoner was dia Red Cross Society, will be under the reserves as much as possible and take tearing to come to Europe, was in the Ultimately the jury returned a verdict balance Association and the British panies of this land to pile up thei He had fought in Africe before volun charged.
distinguished patronage of H.E. the stage of one years taking of the German Naval Station, the SendBa Tribe and the so as to be prepared for any and every Bent on to France, and was in the Governor, H.E. General Ven-competition which may appear later on terrible fight in the Delville Wood. His tris and Commodore Sandeman. A after this appalling war is coded. I account of the struggle seemed almost varied and extensive programme has likely to be any competition but at the in the
two days later been provided, among the Artists same time to be forewarned is to be from a Father who had been to vigorous weapon at the disposal of
NATIONAL MISSION OF REFENT being Mr. Denman Fuller, Mrs. fore-armed, and I do not think the Delville Wood to try and find traces Prussia, the submarine, for war on
Aubrey and Miss Dione May (who management can be over generous in praise to the South Africans, for their of his son's body, and he gave the highest commerce with Britain and her allies.
the question of writing off I see that courage and endurance, fully confirming Couat RETENTLow hails the Admiral's
will play a violin duet), the Misses our reserve with, the recommended all Private Marabail old a (To the Editor of the "CHINA MAL)Gordon, Mrs. Hill, Miss Mary Hyde transfer of $1600 $198,000 and words with joy. He affirms in the
The river-boat as American which SIR-May we have the courtesy of and Mr. P. Wilson (Highland Dances account will stand & 1198,000 and Hospital at Boehampton to see two To-day I have been to Queen Mary's rees from Hongkong to Kwan-chaue your columns to make known the with Pipes, Mr Maitland, Mr have ite zeserve back again to the point thaPte. Stephen Smith I mentioned in the fatal idea to believe that the United wan, caught on fire. yesterday even-connection with the above i "Deutsche Tageszeitang" that it is &
following preliminaryasetinga
I hope that this year the company will young solchers whe have each lost Both feet from frost bite ta Gallipoli. One is Abney, Mr. Frank Austin, Mr. G. it roached in 1909 viz $264,000.Inne Report. He was most cheerful and States can serve as a bridge to bringing car Tein Wan Bay when on a accord between Germany and Great Voyage up the river. The fire burnt Wednesday, alternately, at St. Paul's Mr. Shervington. By courtesy of writing account of the company, I'am balancing wonderfully well! He und Short meetings for prayer each Burnett, Mr. Muriel, Mr. Relph, With regard to the Chairman's re hopeful, very proud of being able to walk
marks in connection with the under- on the new fect, aided by two sticks, b fercely and the captain dispatched Church at 6.30 p.m. The first meeting
College at 5.30 p.m., and the Peak Mr. Jenkin the Police Reservs Or sure that all shareholders will approve to be distant in a dreper's abop. Britain." England and America, he small boat containing two men to will be held on Wednesday next in chestre will be present and will ren of the new system adopted, sa and said gesintly he could never do regard to Germany, which is to ance After some delay the Water Arministration of the Holy Com the programme, pictures selected and says, are united in their purpose with rain Wax Police Station for assist St. Paul's College. der selections. In the 2nd half of any system which reduces the Lopes to got other work, and har leseat: * counter" work again, but he fully break Gormany's political, military police were communicated with and John's Cathedral at 7:45 am supplied by the Pethe Company will and economic backbone." Accord
munion each Thursday morning in St. rding to Captain Pasius, the naval expert Brigade under the command of nightly attacher great importance to grammes are being specially design-15 remedy lisa no superior as a care the No. 1 fire font sent out. The The local Council of the Mission be shown. The covers of the pro- of the Berliner Tageblatt, a multi- tade of German submarines ruthlessly Engineer, left. Hongkong about 9.39 circle of your numerous readers to take ment Stall for the sale of ices choco-
Major Macdonald, Superintendent:
dent these meetings and services, and gived by the Misses Moy A Refresh employed would put Britain in economic distress and force her to 9: The trip occupied nearly two part in them delates, etc, will be arranged by the give up the war but he adds that practically burnt out: An announce Mission will be issued en at early date. hours and on arrival the ship was
Further information regarding the Manager and Staff of the Hongkong
Hotel, all
Yearly Meeting... MrDAY, Oct. 9÷ Public Holiday.
and realizes that only by adopting business in Hongkong He was drated the most energetic attitude toward with his battalion to Gallipoli, serving Great Britain and the United States through that campaign, and arrived in can a satisfactory solution be forced. France in March Yust... This policy can be actuated only by
THE CHINA MAIL employing the most effective and
TYPHOON
MAP and
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tblee one to locate the centre
of a Typhoons
MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD AND
Taped for HangING.
Price 50 Cents.
From the CHA MAIL Offo
VISITING
CARDS
China Maia Officer
RIVER-BOAT BURNT OUT.
CAUGHT FIRE OFF TSIN WAN BAY.
CORRESPONDENCE.
ANCE AND HOPE.
in
a very cordial invitation to the wides
Yours isithfully,
this can only be done by mobilizing ement by the Harbour Masterin great force at Great Britain's merchant shipping lies que mile west of North 200 GERKEN
East Brothers
in which, of course, he would include fat as is known no lives were the Lausitaniae and the Arabicr. But bat.
ENDEN
Hongkong, Sept. 19187
attick
.but
am not necesarily aware that there is incredible letter.
working expenses of the Company typewriting
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH
Again thanking you,"
Years very fincersly,
for colder croup and whooping.
Chamberlain's Congir Hordesty esnaf ways be depended
be depended upon and is pleasant It not only colde prevents their
It has been a favorite with the mothers children for almost forty years.
eds (withoutereduar tat
the Fund. will open on Friday,
Chamberlain's Cough Reme no opiam or other us fire Anderson Music given as confidentl
adult For
HK EDEN,
CLOSING THARET UOTATIONE
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