1900, Mr. Chung Tsun Cheong asked him to prepare sous plans for additional Boors and vorungabs for Nos, 32 and 34, Cochrane Strest. He went, one of his naislants to examine the
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"HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S 'SOCIETY.
THE PONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3187, 1901
PEKING.
A NAVAL SCHOOL FOR STRATEGY
The following is the report of the Committee of the Hongkong St. Andrew's Bociety, for presentation to the Twentieth Annual General Meeting, to be held at the City Hall, on the aird During the year a number of applications Stomber, at 6 pm. Fave them to the owner, and told him he cant for assistance from the Charitable Fund were points of the original Protocol have been carried article has drawn from Navalis" a lengthy presented on or enfora Oetobar 1. next and the |
preries, who reported that the walls were sound and plumb, and thereupon witness drew the plans for additional story in compliance with the Builling Ordinance. When the plans were prepared he sent them to the P.W.D. for approval. The plans were approved, and he ave nothing to do with the superintendence of the allorations awl additions of his promises.
At this point Mr. Tooker naked His Wor ship's permission to asked a few question, which request was granted.
Mr. TeokorYou were formerly on assistant engineer in the P.W.D., engaged mainly in superintending the earrying out of provisions of the Building Ordinance?
Witness--Yes.
red, and after full investigation runt in-aid were given in four cases, amount. $142.80. Situations were found ing in all to
applicants, for five more
and three cases were assisted privately be members. The Inlace now to the credit of the Society is $2,001.28 as against $3.41-400 last year.
Poking, 16th August. Yesterday, much to the surprise of many, the absequent Protocol was signed by the Ministars. Separate copies for each Legation are to be made out to be signed by all the Ministers, with the two Chinese Plenipotenti aries. This now Protocol stated how the twelve out or how agreed to be carried out. The article relating to regulations on commerco-te now commercial treaties-waits future develop Bow ments. The matter of metropolitan examinations is left in the hazy condition of stating that examinations are forbidden in Peking. Whether they will be held or not; whether they will he held in sotae other city like Nanking, or the Ministers hereafter yield to the persuasion that provincial examinations-those of second excluded from Peking, but degres-be
under cover to the clerks of the Court. Pati- tioners nord not appear in person before the Court unless summoned; they may upper by if Ray Clutat Lord Selborne's announcement. in reply to solicitors, sgants or counsel. the Nary League complaints, that a nebent of was sdzuitted in 1888 the Court will admit such strategy would be datalliched, has very naturally clain forthwith, if satisfied that the present led to much speculation and comment. The petitioner represents the person whose vinilu Ter, in a repent article, seems almost to was then admitted, and if there is no canter doubt the wisdom of the proposed step, and this claim. It is requested that petitions may be reply, some parts of which are noteworthy. It date this Court will again assemble for the is very well to my that the open sex is the best adjudication of such claims will be some day in school of strategy in the sense that our officers November, and duo notice theroof will be publish. and men need to be constantly afloat; but ined in the London Gazette." the linary conditions of peace service it is really surprising how seldom many officers ever think at all about the scientific side of their profession. Thusy with routine, with super- ons watch-keeping, with the writing up of useless journals, the measuring of clothes, aud so forth, how many naval offers care to study muy do so, since there is always a small per third degree-be allowed, is left for future to disclose. The matter of punishments centage of studious men ir avery profession, is delayed in many cases. Most of the pro-int this great bulk of naval offers are nut *The vincial officials sentenced to decapitation have ouragel, to study the wars of the past, scaped punishment notably Pao Thotai of and, in fact, do not dream. of doing so,
M. Tookor-Had you the slightest suspicion bull in thé City Hall, which was vory successful the metropolitan examination-that of the the strategy of their profession? Some few
that the walls wara not sound, would you have drawn up the plans?
the
CHURCH SERVICES. ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
1st September, 13th Sunday after Trinity. Matina (1) am...), Responses, Ferial; Venite, Geetson; Psalus, Wodey, Hopkine, Monk, Hopkins: To Dear. Woodward: Jubilute, Ouselor, Hymns, 240.
and 174: Kyrie, Stainer in F.
Bransong (5.45 pan.), t Tesponses. Ferial, Psalms. Purell, Cook,
Forty-five members (including two life mom bors) joined the Society during the your.
St. Andrew's Day. I was celebrated by a A Scotch confort was organised for 25th Jan., the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. but it was abandoned at the last moment on Mr. D. R. Crawford resigned the pest of account of the death of the Queen. Hon. Treisure on his departure for home, and your Committer specially thanked him for the Chüchou, and the Ministers seem very willing natul maneuvres may appear to afford neeful| Tucker; Magnifient. Crotch; Nang Dimittis. Mr. Tooker Your Worship, in all the recent | excellent services he had rendered to the Society, dezgraded or punished have likewise escaped | in effect, these exercises do not greatly advares Dupnis; Hymns. 25, and 224; Vesper
Mr. Peter Dow has kindly andertaken the duties of Hon Treasurer."
Witness-No, certainly not. Mr. Tooker requested to be exiled ou again, as he had another statement to make. The request was granted.
The Committee dreqdy regret to record the deaths of the following numbers-Captain J. H. Lanrio, The King's Own (Royal Laumster Regiment. John Cameron, John Brownhill und A. F. Williamson.
casey of honse collapses which have come bofore you, you found that while the pleus had hon prepared by European architems, in each ease they said that they had no power to supervise the construction. I believe in theLock Jane Street case if the work had been under the superintendence of an European architect, as soon as the rouf had been removed he would have seen at once the bad stato of the walls, and
JOINT STOCK SHARES. found it necessary to rebuilt. Your Worship, suction 76, sub-section of Ordinance 15 of 1833,
Messes Vernon & Smyth say in their weekly says it is permissible for any official of the P. W. D., to enter as honse, building or tonement.share report, dated Hongong, th August
Business during the past week has sen dull, where he has reasonable provines for bohoving that within said house, building or tenemont there are works aing corapleted or carried out and there are no special features to-report,
BANKS--Hongkong and Shanghais have been is fair request, and sales np to S605 are in contravention of the Bailding Ordinance.
reportel At the close the market is quiet, un- Again, it is permissible for a T. W. D. offieur
The Lon der settlement innences, at Soon. to inspect such work provided he does not un- Temably dainage the same during his inspec- don rate remains at £60, 10s, d
MARINE INSURANCES.-Culous have sold tion. Section 72 of the same Ordinance says the P. W. D. has no power to refuse to approve and are wanted at $340. China Traders cou plans for alterations or additions if in actique on offer at 860). North Chinas are quoted cordance with the Building Ordinance. department can only refase such approval at $10. Cantons are on offer at $170.
Tho
it the old building is constructed in contraven
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkong Fires are
on offer at $82.
instruction to a large nniker of offleers, but.
to overlook the omission. Others ordered to be their deserts, and there is no telling when or
the study of strategy, except, possibly, to the Hyman, Ward IT how the Ministers will compel the Chinese Goreaptains and flag officers engaged in them. erument to execute the demands of Foreign Such, at least. Is the view of Navalis,” and. He hints Ministers or even the demands, milder in a few he is not alone in his opinions. cases, of Imperial zlicts.
that some naval officers are prone to con fuse the principles of strategy with those of common sense, and reminds us that this possession is apt to be claimed by very ignorant- people:
The destruction of the forts is not yet fally executed. The matter of indemnity is agreed to. but money will not be forth coming for scrie time. Still the Ministers are successful in getting the premise of such Strategy is something more than the appli a large sum as Tis. 450,000,000-large whenation of common sense to the conditions of corruption is allowed to remain and financial war it might better he defined as the application reforms are passed by. When the first instal- of theoretical study to practical conditions. ment will actually be made, we dare not affirm. One is inclined to question, however, whether saying that it strategy can be taught in the study. Its Sir Robert Hart is reperied could not be paid as early as January, the semi elements may, perhaps, be inculcatel, just as a sonaal laut. The Bloods er the country, man of letters may acquire the rudiments of The especially in the richest provinces, will make terutare under an intelligent governess.
nod meeting Tiles seems to tear that our officers may the raising of war funde
foreign claims," most difficult to effect. It become too theoretical under the coming system. us see whether foreign Powers are to be but of this there is not much danger.There Navalis, that our is a popular blief." mys The delay in signing the Protocol was dup, it preat naval commanders in the past soorned congratulated four months her ou
This is largely a fallacy." is sud, to miner points raised by Sir Ernest theory.
The matter Nelson, he reminds as, studieil his dispositions Salow, after supposed agreement
In offer, too, strategy has been complicated by the introduction of steam power, although its general principles are constant. In the sister service, the shining lights of the Staff College as, for example, the late Sir George Celley and the late Sir E. Houder-have sometimes failed to put their theoretical knowledge to useful practite: lut it would be rash to condemn the tientific study of war on that ground.-- Naval und Military Record.
tion of the Ordinance... This was not the case quiet at 3424. China Fires have sold and are of the formation of the commission to direct for battle with infinite care and deliberation.
in Cochrane Street. Therefore, the plans had to be approved. No. P. W. D. offeisi has a right to break into another wail for the purposes of inspecting the soundness of it. The Departinent has little, if any, power to prevent such disasters, as the one now under enquiry, as the soundness of walks annot bu judged unless opened ont.
At this point, the enquiry was adjourned till the afternoon.
The first witness called at 2 p.m. was Dr. J. M. Atkinen. P.C.M.O., who deposed as follows: I received on the 14th and 15th instant twenty bodies sent to the mortuary which were unearthed from the debris caused by the col. lapse of Nos. 32 and 34 Cochrane Street. I have givan their approximate ages in the list.
This closed the enquiry, His Worship saying that he was convinced that the forty-three persous met their death through the colleges and Hire of the buildings.
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making commercial treaties was a mora im- Who should have sold and are wanted at $341, Indo-Chinasing more light. The matter of commission for
portant point reding light. are enquired for at 8135. China-Manilas.ar quiet at $62. Douglases have been done down destroy the forts, Chinese or foreigners, or to $50, cash, and for the settlement, but are
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REFINELIES-China Sugars are on offer at $186, and Luzon 3 et 36.
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Owing to delay in signing the Protocol, there in evacuating. General Creagh, has come delay MINING-Punjoms are offer at So who has been conferring with Sir Ernest Satow, Jelebus have been done at S, and are still has left to-day for Tientsin. The 7th Rajputs Raubs are quiet at $12 withave on the 9th and 21st. The 16th Bengal Lancers leave, probaisy on the St. The artil DOCKS. WHARVES AND GODOWNR-Hong-lery will not leave till some time in September, Bolleru kong and Whampoa Decks have ruled erratic.
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Part of the Welsh Fusiliers will more from the market is quieter at $250, Hongkong and the Temple of Heaven, which were supposed to be Kowloon Wharves have sold, and are wantedi,
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LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.--Hong kong Lands have received some attention, and to $13 have been effected. This sales up stock closes firm at $11 buyers. Kowloon Lands are wanted at $30, West Points have sold, and are in domand at $51. Hongkong Hotels have been placed at 3126 and $127, and further shares are obtainable at the higher rate. Orientes are quiet at $55. Humphreys Estates have sold at $134, and have further. buyers.
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HOME CURIOUS-LAIMS, The first meeting of the Court of Chains, to consider the rights and privileges of those who tion next June, was held the other day in the bat of the Privy Conscil. It was a public meeting, but beyond the meaabers and offerats believe they are eatitled to assist in the Corona.
of the Court and the representatives of the Preas there were only four strangers" present. Punctually at level o'clock the eight members of the Court who had been summoned by command of the late motion of the bar Q Marshal, the Lord Chancellor was asked to take the chair.
King." took their places at
Directly the Court was seated, Mr. Hope, the Registrar of the Corneil, read the following
preclamation for silence----
Major Conger, or Dr.-Conger as he may
It all persons keep silence under pain of now be called, has arrived to-day. Ho left for. the Statea just after reaching a settlement an imprisonment during the reailing by the Clark the eleven great officials to be punished, and he of the Crown of his Majesty's Commission, returns just after the signing of the enlarged under the Great Seal appointing and anthoris Protocol by M. Rockhill. Mr. and Mrs. Rock- bill are now leaving for lowe. They haveing certain lords and others of his Majesty's determine petitions and claims concerning ser been courtously provided with a cruiser by the most honourable Privy Council to consider and French, to take them from Taku to Yokohama, vioss to be done or performed at the Coronation
A special service was held this morning at
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tinue ou offer at $50. Green Island Cements have been done at $21. China Borneos con- Watsons are in the tinue on offer at $38. market at $16. Electrics are wanted at $129 and $6 for the old and new shares respectively.
s are enquired for at 81724. Ices are wantéaration of its relief 4 year agɔ. The French Lethe Court, then read the said proclamation. gation was represented, and French and Italian
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SURGEON DENTIST. No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.. TERMS VERY MODERATE.
Consultation Free. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1891.
officers were present, in memory of their brave clouds of those which has been went in, to the R
colleagues who defended the place for just two months last year. A large number of Catholis converts attended with far different feelings from the 3,600 of their number last year. How much more creditable was this service than the indifference of Protostants, especially the British of the Legation and the military-N.-C. Dusty
Neres.
FOOCHOW.
The following items are from the Foochor Echo of the 24th inst
to
Court-
Earl of Lauderdale-To carry the King's ensigns, &c.. of war, as hereditary standard- bearer in Scotland.
Heury Scrymgeour Wedderburn-To carry the Royal Standard, as hereditary standard- bearer for Scotland.
The Walker Trustees-To exercise the office of Usher of the White Rod for Scotland.
G. T. J. Sathera-Estcourt-To exercise the duties of Chief Larderer, as owner of the manor of Shipton Moyne.
Duke of Norfolk-To act as Chief Butler of England
Duke of Newcastle. -As holder of the manor of Worksop, to provide a glove and support tho King's aru.
Bishops of Durban and Bath and Wells.- To support their Majesties at the Coronation.
Duke of Somersei. To carry the orb. Eart of Erroll-To walk us Lord High Con- stable of Scotland, and to have a silver baton tipped with gold.
The death of Mr. Nicolai Andrievich Popoff, Consul General for Russia and doyen of the
Frederick Dadin Taylor-To act as Chief Consular body which took place on the 22nd inst, after a comparatively short illness, has Butler, as lord of the minor of Kunninghall.
Marquis of Exoter.-To exercise the office of cast quite a gloom over Euochow. It could
Almoner, as possessor of the Barouy of Bedford. scarcely be otherwise. Mr. Popoff had been “
Earl of Aacaster (and the Marquis of Chol- resident in the port nearly twenty years The Cologne Gazette, according to a Japanese Being of a sociable disposition he was almondeley)-As exercising the office of Lord Great Chamberlain of England to perform the telegram, attributes the Corean. Government's demand for the closing of the Japanese Post May amongst and had become, ao
speak, part and parcel of the place, while duties and services thereof. Offee at Seculentirely to Russian machinations, his kindness of manner ensured for him the and deplures that Russia in resolved to free liking and respect of all. As a member of the Corea from Japanese influence.
community he was always willing to take his The Russians ave preparing to establish a part in the management of public affairs, and large cattle-healing station in Kogen province. it will be remembered of him that whatever he Cozen. The horses and bullocks raised at the took in hand he did in a very wholehearted station will be supplied to the Russian troops way. We may mention ospecially his valuable services on the Road Trust, as superintending in Amoor, Manchura and Liaotong.
The Japanem Standing quleva was to our Police force and as a Club committeman. without speaking of the scheme he initiated fox arrive
at Masampo on the 20th ust. The cerembay connected with the commonce the purchase of the Race-course, which will be neul of the Seoul-Fasan Railway work was of lusting
benefit to foreigners in Fossbow if held at Yoitopo on the afternoon of the 20th.it can be carried out. The deceased gentlemnati The foreign Ministers to Seoul, the Corean had for some time past looked forward to erect Ministers of State and several hundred of ing a Rasian chapel on the bil Japanese officials and residenta were present. had been bought and a substantial amount of Mr. Takenochi, President of the company, and money had already been collected towards the one Corean official real speeches.
cost of the building: the completion of his A Seeul despatch to land at Tokyo on the intention is now left for others to attend to. 18th inst. states that Mr. Hayashi, Japanese fr. Popoft, althongh appearing to be older, Minister to Seoul, received u long integraphic was only in his 31st year. Ho was always on sulvice from Tokyo a few days below The good terms with the Chinese unthorities, sud stood sympathy Japanese Minister subacquently rehauged high in their regard. The deepest overal notes with the British Legution, and the is felt for Madame Popeff in her bereavement Japanese in Seoul believe that the British and and for the son, whe is in St. Petersburg:
We understand that pending a fresh appoint Japanese Ministers to Seoul are to lodge a demand over their joint signature shortly.
ment, M. Claudel, Coal for France, will be in charge of the Rassian Consulate.
The land
General von Lossel was a passenger by the honiy diberi, calling in at Pagoda on the 19th iust. His Excelleney was unable to come up
Robert Reary Potter.--Naturs of services not stated.
Denu and Chapter of Westminster-To in- struct the King and Queen in the rites. and boremonies, and to assist the Archbishop of Canterbury, and to have cloth, &c. for feee.
Lord Grey de Ruthyo.-To carry the goldan spurs
Lord Lyon, King of Arms, and the Heralds and Pursuitants of Scotland.-Tel present at Borough of Camberwall.-To be represented the Coronation. of the Coronation.
Colonel C. G. Brown.-As bama and jurat of Fordwich, to bear the canopy over the King and Queen; a privilege accorded to the Barone of the Cinque Ports.
It was announced that some petitions had not yet been presented, although notice of them had been given. These were:
Lord Hastings-To carry the great spurs. Scholars of St. Peter's Collage, Westminster.
The actual intention of the Russian Ministers to Seoul und fokyo, who are renewing their efforts to bring about the appointment of Mt. Alexieff, Russian Financial Officer in Tokyo, to a post under the Corean Government, is to to Forchos, but the officers of the staff accepted-To be present at and take formal part in the expel Mr. MoLeavy Brown, Superintendent of the invitation of Mr. G. Siomssen, and were Coronation. the Corean Customs, in order to sever Angle entertained by him at the German Consulate.
The French wen-of- Japanese relations in Corea. Yi Yo-yok and
LANDB KALYDOR, "the most soothing, healing, Yi Hau-shin are co-operating with the Russians.1ant Adam, arrived War Le Fríant, Command-white staff as Lord High Stow rd of Ireland,
It is also reported that the necessary contract regarding the appointment of Mr. Alexieff has been already signed by the Russian and Corean authorities; bat they not carry it out so long as Mr. Brown cousins at his post.
SOFT, FAIR. DELICATE SKIN. A clear and healthy complexion proceed by using Row eventive and refreshing: preparation, and war Franted harmless to the most delicate skin. It prevents and removes Freckles Tax, Sunbura, Redness. Roughness, hosts Cutaneous Erup tions, Irritation, Slings of Insects, Foxenia,
The Japanese Consul at Geusan, Cor, Burns, niparte a luzariant beauty to the com plexion, and arrays the neck, hands and arms reports under date of the 10th inst. that the in matchless whiteness, unobtainable by any country in the neighbourhood of Getwan is other means. Ask Stores and Chemists for suffering from the effects of the long drought. ROWLANDS KALIDGE, and avoid poisonous. No rain fell daring the rainy season, nor has
1384-2any fallen since.
imitations.
Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot-To carry a and to provide a glove for the King's right hand and support his hand whilst holding the Sir Wind Carmichael Anstruther.--To exercise the office of Hereditary Grand Carter for Scotland
the 21th inst. at Pagoda The following notification was eirculated by the Commissioner of Customs on the 17th int. sceptre.
The Chinese Authorities, with the consent of the foreign Consule, have declared Amoy, Swatow, Hinghus, Hongkong and the For-
plague-infected." mugan parts to be no he suburbs, after two
Last Sunday in ope postponemente, one on account of the typhoon and the other owing to the floode, the public suicide by banging of a native wider was witnessed by several hundreds of spectators.
Duke of Buccleuch.-As Gold Stick for Scotland, to ride by his Majesty's carriage.
Marquis of Winchester-To carry the cap of maintenance.
The Lord Chancellor then said: "All claims minat be made by petition, and may be sent
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Established 1719. CHAMPAGNE OROWERS AND
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LAUTS. WEGENER & CO.,"
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Hongkong, 17th May 1895.
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Bole Agents for China, LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO., Hongkong, 31st August, 1897,
THE NEED MUNICIPAL FREEDOM
OF
IN
HONGKONG.
BY
"SCRUTATOR."
1372
With Leading Articles and Correspondenes thereon Reprinted from the " HONGKONG DAILY PRESS" and "CHINA MAHL."
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OF
A REPLY TO THE OFFICIAL
MEMORANDA).
BY
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With Articles Reprinted from the "HONG- KONG DAILY PRESS."
10 cunts
Price
Copies of both Pamphlets bound in Half- leather Cases, Lettered, 31.25.
On Sale at this Office, Local Booksellers, and H. RUTTONJKE's Store, Kowloon.
Hongkong, 19th Angust, 1901.
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Chandlers,
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Vessols in the Harbour
KWONG SÁNG & CO.
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chants, 144. Des Voeux Road.
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R. HAUGHTON & CO.,
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Opposite Kuhn's Curio Store.
TOBACCONISTS
D. S. DADY BURJOR, "LOS FILIPINOS,” Importer of tho Beat Manila Cigars: 25
Puitinger Street.
WATCHMAKERS
DROZ & CO...
10, Queen's Road Central. Repairs of Watches and Clocks by competent European experts, at moderate rates.
THE
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Shirts, Collars and Crix Glosse by Machinery,
Californian Washermen employed. No coolies sleep on premises.
DEPOT: 6, ICE HOUSE STREET.
F. GALLEN, Manager. Hongkong, 7th August, 1901.
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16
12
10
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PISTOLS.
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All kinds of Oil Paintings and Photographie Enlargements. [2107 39A, TOP FLOOR, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Opposite to Chas. J. Gampp & Co Hougkong. 20th March, 1901.
have always on hand LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP. TION OF COAL. Address--Care of Mess, KWONG BANG & Co.
No. 144, DES VEUX BOAD.
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