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... SECURITY PACT.
CHAMBERLAIN. AND BRIAND
AGREE.
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MR. COOK'S ANNOUNCEMENT.
LONDON; August 19th.
U.S. FLEET.
POPULAR IN NEW ZEALAND.
WELLINGTON, N.Z., August 19th.
Celebrations in honour of the American
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IN SHANGHAI,
OBITUARY.
MR. JOB WITCHELL.
His many friends will regret to learn
of the death in the. Government Civil
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BUS COMPANY'S SHARES.
FOUR - CHARGES OF FRAUD AGAINST DIRECTOR DISMISSED,
At the Central Magistracy "rester-
Hospital yesterday morning, of Mr. day, before Mr. S. B. B. Mefilderry,
manager of the King Edward Hotel, and one of the oldest, most popular and best known resitlents of the Colony.
kong.
During a two hours! interview this afternaval men continue. To-day's feature, was noon the miners presented to the Mines a march through the city of two thousand UNPAID STRIKERS RIOT AND LOOT Job Witchell, for the past nine years Tang Teun, Managing Director of Hong- Department their views as regards the officers and men which was interestedly personnel and the terms of reference of The conversations between Mr. Cham-the Coal Enquiry Commission. The result berlain and M. Beinnd concluded early of the interview has not been disclosed, this alternoon.
Loxpòs, August 19th.
A French communiqué about it says that complete accorsi has been "reuched n the terms of the answer to be sent by the French Government. In the agree mens of the Allied Powers to the last German Note concerning the Treaties, amatual guarantee of arbitration con- versations furnished an occasion for an exchange of views on the subject of the
watched by dense crowds. The Governor General and Admiral Coontz took the salute from the steps of Parliament Build- but on leaving the members of the "de-ings where the Premier, Cabinet Minis- putation looked most grave, Mr. Cook re- ters, and other distinguished persons marking that there was no agreement and were also present. The Americans crest- no settlement. The deputation reports to fed a good impression, chiefy owing to the the Executive of the Miners Federation absence of swagger. to-morrow morning.
Admiral Coontz and his officers were entertained to a State banquet, the Premier presiding.
Representatives of the miners and esŝal- owners separately and privately discussed the proposed terms with reference to the personnel of the coumission of enquiry into the coal industry.
The ruiners executive sat for over four
project of the security pact. Such a pact hours, after which Mr. Cook made an cannot take a deĥaite form until conver- official statement declaring that the Courr sitions are engaged in on the, subject could command the confidence of all par between the representatives of all the in.ties concerned-public, coal-owners, and terested parties.
The conversations in London have largely contributed to has tening the time of the eventual conver sations which will permit a definite foal
Fesult.”
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LONDON, August 13th. "I can remember, conferences, which did not reach successful conclusions," said M. Briand smilingly on the eve of his return to Paris. He added: Notes are "more formal things and do not accomplish as much as can be done. by means of informal'conversations when views can be more fully aired and expressed."
Briand returns full of confidence and impressed with the cordiality of the con- versations in London. His visit demon- strated the value of the direct method of
exchanging views, Fa against writing
Soles.
The London Press is inspired with the hope that, as a result of the French reply to Germany, there will be a series off conversations between the representa tives of Germany, Britain, Belgium and France, leading to a conference of the Allies and Germany and the establish- ment of guarantees for European pence in the shape of the recently slumping security part.
TEXT OF FRENCH REPLY.
LONDON, August, 13tb. The text of the French reply to
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miners, only if these parties were fairly represented in the personnel. A court composed of great lawyers and captains of industry, with a few economists and politicians will never satisfy the working miners, if they themselves are excluded."
Mr. Cook also stated that the pro- visional terms of reference were cot wide enough. The Miners Federation, intend ed that they should deal with every pluse Fat coal production and distribution, in- cluding royalties. He did not doubt that the Government would agree fully to that.
He added that the miners would see that the question of nationalisation came into the enquiry.
FRENCH BANK CLERKS.
STRIKE'S EFFECT ON LOAN SUBSCRIPTIONS,
PARIS, August 12th. The strike of the employer of some of the smaller banks, especially in the provinces, demanding an increase in kilaries is beginning to assume import- ance owing to its effect on subscriptions to the Consolidation, Loan, it is now reported that the lists will close on September 19th instead of September sth owing to the strike.
The natter was discussed in the Cabinet, after which the Minister of Labour announced that he will introduce a Bill aiming at the compulsory con- ciliation of labour disputes,
FRENCH IN SYRIA,
CAPT. ARRACHART. !!
RETURNS TO LE BOURGET,
COPENHAGEN, August 19th. The French airman, Captain Arrachart,
who is attempting to fly round Europe in three days, has arrived here.
Paris, August 12th. Capt. Arrachart has returned to Le Bourges. He set out early on the morning of the 18th
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CONSTANTINOPLE, August 13th. Mustapha Kemal has informed the Gov- ernment that he has divorced his wife, Latife Hanoum,
[RECTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.
GERMAN PROPERTY IN" U.S.A,
RETURN, OF WAR-TIME SEIZURES
IS SOUGHT.
WASHINGTON, August 13th. The German Ambassador has presented to Mr. Frank Kellogg, Secretary of State, Memorandau, urging the return of Gerinas property seized in wartime.
BOXER IN TROUBLE. BATTLING SIKI WARNED TO LEAVE UNITED STATES,
WASHINGTON. August 13th. The Labour Department has informed Battling Siki that he must leave the tion proceeding
CILINESE, POLICE RELPLESS.
SHANGHAI, August 13th. Bands of striking wharf and godown coolies, this morning, overran the Chinese City. They rioted and looted the food- shops. The demonstrations were the result of their promised strike pay not be ing forthcoming
Mr. Witchell, who was 8 years old, had for long been, in failing health, and enter- ed Hospital some time ago suffering trois
cancer.
After treatment, however, ho became well enough to leave, but was only out. For a couple of days and then bad to
return.
Kowloon and New Territories Motor Bus and Transport Company, was charged with basing on October 29th re- evived from the complainant Ho Chung Ling, Assistant Manager of the Company, the sum of $1.500 as a director and public officer of "the Hongkong, Kowloon and New Territories Motor Bus and Trace- port Compung for the purchase of 450 fully paid up shares in the Company The Chinese Police were helpless.
Gloucestershire nian, he came to and with intent to chent and defraud · They fired once, wounding one man, This Hongkong 43 years ago and joined the omitted to make, or cause, or direct to afternoon matters were quieter, though a Police Force here, and with the exception | be made," a full and true entry of the mch of a
few hundreds "cams to the of a few years which he spent in Canada | same ju the books and accounts of the Settlement and demonstrated outside he lived here continuously. "In the Police Company, contrary to Section 68 of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. They he rose to the rank of Inspector, which Ordinance No. 5 of 1963. were pacified by Labour Officials. The post, he left to become manager of the Three further charges, ander différenti Municipal Police prevented any trouble. Deep Water Bay Brick Works. He reactions of the Embezzlement and Lar-
TIENTSIN RIOT DETAILS. mained in this position for many years ceny Ordinances, were preferred against.
and then left Hongkung for Canada. defendant. One was that he fraudulently TISTSIN,, August lath.
Nine years ago he returned to take over enibezzled $4,500, received by him from A riot occurred, shortly after the withdrawal of the main police guard the managership of the King Edward complainant for and on account of his from the cotton mills yesterday evening. Ilatel, which position be retained until his employers the Hongkong, Kowloon and A crowd of rioters attacked the mills death.
He was a keen church worker, being port Company and destroyed the machinery. The sidesman at St. John's Cathedral, in trikers were reinforced by farmers, addition to which he had 4 sent in the that he obtained the money from tho Vestry. He was a member of the St. complainant with intent to defṛand by peasants, and neighbouring villagers.
John Lodge of Freemasons (Scottish Con- falsification by pretending to give the Before this angry crowd the "small stitution) and also a member of the St.
complainant a document of title for 430 police guard were absolutely helpleas. Andrew's Chapter: All the machines were damaged, and the
He leaves a widow, three sons and two fully paid up shares. The fourth charge loss is estimated at one million dollars secretary of the V.R.C.) Mr. J. H. Wit from the complainant the sum tention daughters-Mr. R. C. Witchell (hon was that he did, steal and take away
chell, of Canton and Mr. G. B. Witchell,
In one mill alone.
yaincu,
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When the news reached the Chinese strong force of police and
Bent military was to round up the rioters. Early this morning 600 police and soldiers were on duty around the
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New Territories Motor Bus, and Trans- The third charge was
of Messrs. W. Builey and Co.. his daughed, by giving the complainnut a docu- ters being Mrs. Southerton, of Shanghairat-purporting to be an allotment and and Mrs. Wilson, of Yokohama, who is in
England on holiday at the present time. | sale by the Company of, 450 fully paid
THE FUNERAL
up shares, whereas no stich shares werd
mills, and a crowd estimated at 10,000 The funeral took place yesterday even-allotted to the complainant. « collected who greeted the guards withing at the Happy Valley Cemetery, when Mr. F. S. Fitzroy (instructed by showers of stones and mud,
a large number of friends attended. The The troops then attempted to arrest & service at the gravesidle was conducted Messrs. Lee and Ross) appeared to pro umber of the most proininent agitaters, by the Rev. T. B. Powell. Wreaths from secute and Mr. M. H. Turner-whs Tor but were strongly resisted. The position His Widow" and "St. John Lodge, the defence. All the charges were taken of the guards then became serious, many Freemasons" were hurjed with the being roughly handled. Rifle-butts were coffin...
The chief mourners were: Messrs. R.C.
together.
The Court was occupied for three hours
used freely but the rioters appeared deter- mined not to give any quarter, and the guards were compelled to fire, at first. Hand George Witchell (sons). Others in hearing the cam, but the complain Tow, and then to kill.
present were: Sir Claud Severn, Mr. W. Then ensued an indescribable scene of S. Bailey, Rev. G. T. Waldergrave, ant, in the witness-box, admitted, under panie. Unable to get away from the Messrs. Duncan MeNeill, Peter Grant, G. cross-examination, that the shares in dis rifles of the police, the leading Tanks Watt, 3 Manuk, C. D. Melbourne, S.
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Germany, in regard to the security pact. RELIEF IS BEING SENT TO SUEIDA. | United States or face arrest and deport of the rioters turned to fight those be. Paul, R. C. Pass, G, Kynoch, L. "Forster Pute were sold to him as 'defendant's ow
will be communicated to the Belgian, Italian and Japanese Governments and then kent to the German Goverment.
After this it will be published-possibly next week. It is unilerstood that the Note is distinctly conciliatory, and sug gests a Conference, including "Germany.
"AL BRIAND, PLEASED."
LONDON. August 13th. M. Briand left for Paris, this morn ing. He was in excellent spirits and obviously delighted with the result of his visit.
FRENCH PRESS' COMMENT.
PARIS, August 15th. The newspapers generally comment soberly on the London conversations.
Le Petit Parisien, is iurpressed, with the rapidity of the disappearance of differ.
Paris, August 19th.
A Painlevé announced "the receipt of despatches from (ieneral Sarrail and said. that the French losses in Syria, including killed, wounded, prisoners, and missing nen, were eight hundred. He added that Sueida was surrounded, but the garrison had food and munitions for forty-nine days, and a relief force was being kent.
Calm prevailed at Jebel Druse,
SITUATION IN MOROCCO. RIFFS FLEE BEFORE COMBINED ATTACK.
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hind, while unlucky ones dropped dead or wounded. Many jumped into the Haibo River to avoid the bullets and a number are believed to have been drowu
ed.
T. B. Powell, Messrs. W. Shewan, M. The police, have now closed all the Manak, W. L. Puttenden, J. Copland, C. Labour Union offices in the Chinese City Cam Karaitzer, H. H. Tayler, G. P. and M. MacDonald, W.. Hall, H. M. Finquet, and arrested any Union officials,
FUNERAL OF MRS. CASTRO.
The funeral of Mrs. A. P."Castrớ, who'
J. Blackburn, M. F. Key, W, Anderson, property, which proved his undoing.
After listening to Cottisel for each C. Jorge, R.W.M. Mr. F, C. Mow Fang, J. Smith, W. Seath, and H. Low-side, His Worship decided that he could cock (St. John's Lodge (Freemasons) J. not register a conviction on the evidence Murray and companions (St. Andrew's and dismissed all four charges, ¿ The total casualties are believed to be Lodge), and Mr. D. O. de Silva
His Worship: I think the “matter in the neighbourhood of sixty of which Floral tributes were sent by the follow-might be brought before the notice of the eight were killed. No police were killing: From His Widow, Violet and Registrar and, Mr. Fitzroy, I should Bob, Lily and Ken,". "Helen and advise your client to keep away from The Belgian commission has rejecteded, but several were badly injured. the American counterproposal for
LATER Jim, Dolly and George," "Edith and business for a time. « settlement of debts. Details are not
Three Eundred and seventy-six rioters Bob Sir Claud Severn, Sir Henry available, but it is beleived the divergence were arrested and taken under strong Follock, Lady Pollock, the Hon. Mr. R. of the two commissions is considerable. guard to the yamen from the ex-Aus-H. Kotewall, Rev. T. G. Waldegrave, Rev.
No objection has been raised to a brief trian concession." moratorium period, but it appears that opinion is divided on the question of
died at St. Paul's Hospital, on Wednesday PARIS, August 19th.
Belgium's capacity to pay. Reports from Wezzan state that a
No gathering of students or strikers. A. Lammert. Charles Klinck, C. H. afternoon, took place at the Happy liaison of Franco-Spanish troops took AMUNDSEN SAILS FOR HOME are being allowed." The Chinese author-Lyson, G. C. Jorge, J. J. and A. J. Edgar, Valley Cemetery yesterday evening. Tha place at Loukkos on August 11th, result-
now giving full protection to G. & Wetton, Heary Lowcock, G. W. C. Inte Mrs. Castro was the second daughter Le Journal states that France jealously ing most satisfactorily. The Riffs fied
SEATTLE, August 12th.. the crews of steamers, The police escort Burnett, J. foss, W. E. Wilson and P. of Professor E. P. Danenberg, Late of maintains the right of helping, her East disorder to the North, pursued by After spending the entire winter in then a number of men to Tongku where Grant, W. J. Hunter, M. F. Key, Madame Hongkong, and was 25 years of age. Sha European allies, in the event of their be French aircraft. Several tribes are
grip of the ice north of Siberia, Amund- they are to embark on their vessels. Lily, Miss M. Manuk, Miss Judah, Mrs. leaves a husband to mourn her loss coming victims of unprovoked German negotiating with the object of submitting sen's exploration ship and has got free, This action is necessary owing to the Howies, Mr F. Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. There were a large number of friends. aggression; but do not refuse to await to the French. The new developments and bas sailed homeward.
kidnapping of several Chinese members. Hansen. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ox present. The service was conducted by berry, Mr. and Mrs. W." Anderson, Mr. Father Rossi (Procurator of the Cathe the decision of the League of Nations are baving a most beneficial effect on the
and Mrs. H. Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. C.. | dral) assisted by Father Page if aggression only is threatened.
morale of the French troops.
Edgcumbe, Mr. and Mrs. W. Goldenberg, The chief morunera were; Mr. A P Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paisut, Mr. and Castro (husband), Mr. and Mrs. A. L Mrs. C. Mancini, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fraser, Castro, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Castro, Mr. WASHINGTON, August 12th,
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. E. Bullock, Mr. and and Mrs L E. S. Hodge, and Mr, and Apropos of statements from Tokyo that Mrs. H Minney, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hast Mr. C. Logan (the ladies being four the United States suggested the inclus and family, Mr. and Mrs. T. Gregory, sisters of the deceased) Others presen sion of Chinese customs autonomy in the Mr. and Mrs. James Kyrioch, Mr. and were: Dr. Graca Ozorio, Mr. H. Silv agenda of the Tarift Conference, the Mrs. L. J. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. V. Netto, Mr. G. Rocha, and Hasr Associated Press learns that exchanges w. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Edwards, J. A. Shaw and H. C. Durrschmidt (re are going on between Tokyo, Washington, Mr and Mrs. Weller, Dr. and Mrs. M. presenting the Standard Oil Company). London, and Paris in which the informa E. Anger, Capt. and Mrs. H. S. Hurley, tion is communicated
Wreaths were sent by the following:- Customs Capt and Mrs. Gudley Kilbee, Mr. and Tony (husband), Mother, Bessie and
ences.
Gaulois points out that Germany caupot now count on serious disagreement between Paris and London,
It is confirmed that General Petain returns to Morocco to supervise personally, the French military reorganization.
GERMANY'S, TRADE.
TARIFF BILL PASSED.
BERLIN, August 'Izılı,
ALLEGED ARMED ROBBERY.
BOWRINGTON CANAL ROAD ROBBERS IN COURT.
At the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon, before Mr. H. A. D. Forrest, a sequel to an armed robbery perpetraced The Reichstag has passed the Govern-at No. 5, Bowrington Canal Road, on July meat's tarif Bill, unamended, after heat- 26th took plder.
Three Chinese appeared, in the dock
ed debates. Prior to the division the
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ities are
of British crews.
[BEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] GUSTOMS AUTONOMY.,
that
L'Echo' de Paris points out that Mr. Chamberlain in the last few weeks has Even able to judge of the unpopularity of the idea of a pact in Britain and the Dominions and, haï realised that he has gone too far in promises to France.......... M. Briand can, therefore, be convinced that the guarantee pact, offered by Britain, may be called a non-guarantee pact
Social Democrats and Communists walked charged with committing the crime. The Autonomy right be considered at the Mr. J. P. Robinson and daughter Mrs. Colin. Angeline. Kathleen and Mis L'ouvre-affirms that the Entente is
The Democrats abstained from prosecution was conducted by Inspector Tariff Conference; bus-this-is-not officially Wultey and family Mr R MOSER and Molly and Chichi, Babette, loani now more than cordial; it is real. out,
put forward in any quarter, it being family, Mr. and Miss Ezra, P. T. and Norman and Lucy, Henry and Alda, Eclair is of opinion that British and voting after making a statement express- Ogg
The evidence showed that the affair simply communicated that the Chiness Miss Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. T. Gibbison, Kitty, Teddy and Norah, Father, Bro- American Finance is endeavouring taing doubts as to the legality of the tariff
themselves suggested it.
Mr. F. M. and Miss M. Ellis, Mr. W. Hthers and "Sisters" in Law, Lucie Jack dominate Europe. France will be asked law, in view of the attitude of the occurred about 10 am on July 20th. A to make sacrifices as regards her security,jority parties restricting their speech above address in company with her amah definite agenda further than that men as E.C., M.E. 1st Principal, officers, and Co.), Portuguese Staff, C. and M. Depl
Washington adopts the position that the Nolloth women was having some food at the Conference should meet without any
Little Leslie, Vi and Wodge. Evelyn and W. M. and Brethren Zetland Lodge No. Alfred, Nan Logan, (From Standard OiF The Reichstag has also passed the because the international financiers have German-American commercial and amity and her son when three men entered th tioned in the treaty, and if customs companions of St. Andrew's R.A Chap Accounting Dept., Mr. and Me H. C. so decided,
treaty, the German-Swedish and German shop. The first defendant asked if she
autonomy is proposed, the · American Finnish arbitration treaties, and the had any firewood for sale and the second attitude is understood to be one of will-ter No. 18 (South China); the Church Durrschmidt, J. I Goldenborg, Mr. and German-Greek commercial treaty.
defendant pointed a knife at her and told ingness to consider it with a reservation of England Men's Bociety, the Church Mrs. J. A.Shaw, Man and Sa, A. Poo ber not to "shout. The third man closed of the American decision until after the Meat Chatham Road, King Edward Tyeb & Co., MA. Gutierrez and family
Body of St. John's Cathedral, "Holyrood Auctioneering and Wickerpy' Co., the door and produced a revolver. The firat defendant then naked her where her discussion has been held.
Hotel Thomas Cook and Son, Ltd, L N. and Marindos - Santos, money and jewellery’were kept and, went
Director an Staff, Messrs. Lane, Craw Delminda and Brothers,inal - Unk into the kitchen and got a chopper with
ford, Ltd., Mesars, Johnson Stokes and LG. Gutierrez, 8 M. and D. P. I. which he returned and threatened her.
Master, Lammort Brothers, E. D. Kote da Silva Lopes, P. G. Mahy, : Mrs., Q wall and Son, Lyson and Hall
Leonard and family, Miss M. C. Ozario Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Mackenzie, E.
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NEGOTIATIONS...
BRITISH TRADE.
LONDON, August 19th. BERLIN, August 13th. The Board of Trade returns for July The Prusian Government is negotiat-are:-Imports, £88,744,000 and exports ing for the acquisition of the late Herr £41,826,000, being a decrease of £12,837,000 The second defendant then bound her Stinnca Berlin newspaper enterprises, and an increase of £5,033,000, respectively, Jacluding the Deitsche Allgemeine Zei compared with June. -stung and the Stunts. Anzeiger":
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FLOODS IN KOREA,
Wa Sing, Too, Chat, Cheung Sam Yung,
and the three men began a search of the MUCH DAMAGE DONE ON THE Loo Kam Chuen, Chan Yan, Tong Hok Howard, J. H. O'Brien, D., H. Castron
house. They stole $120 worth of money sad jewellery, but on somebody knocking
RAILWAY,
Ting, Tong Sau Man; Charlie Li, Wong Mr and Mrs. A 1. Xavier, Mr. and at the door, the robbers made good their
Sing, Choy Chong Hung (Barmën King Mrs. Laurel, Mr. and Mra. E ́D. Köler escape. One of them was caught. by a
Toro, August 13th. Edward Hotel) Wu Kai Mi, Leung Ho wall and family, M., E. Neftall, L. E.. BRIANE, August 12th. Joki; the second was arrested by a police
Disastrous floods are reported in West Chiu, Chan Che Wan, Too Hung To, Too Remedios and family Captain Watme Major Di Pinedo has arrived at Cook-picket. The third man was caught five Koren, caused by the rain since August Wan Tung, Chan Kam Cheung, Lan Hoi, Mes. F. Baker, Camilla and Filomerus,
days afterwards.
10th, resulting in 21 deaths.
Leang Ring Ki, The Tsan Tai, Chan Ynt M. G: Ourio, - Mrs. - Ketop-and family, Later, After bearing part of the evidence, Tis
The railway service to and from Fung, Tong Siu Yuen, Tong Siu Sek and Mr. and Mrs. F. Gonzalez, Mr. and Mrs. The Italian airman bas reached Thurs. Worship adjourned, the case until Tuesday | Chinampo in crippled, and nine iron Ah Young.
T. O'Sullivan, Wong Pa Ki Bfrana day Taland.
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bridges have collapsed
Mrs Li Ping Mr. L Bay Cho
PARIS, August 13tiz The Minister of Finance states that it town. is not proposed to prolong the period dur ing which subscriptions to the Gold Loan will be received.
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