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Chinete! New, considering the difference in our modes of Being, the crowding of the Chinese In contrast to the pallial space we require for our wants, the rates pald by the Chinese are practically infinitesimal,
Yaurs, etc.,
A RATEPAYER. Hongkong, 19th March, 1295- The propertion of taxes mild by the Chinese, menlinned by "Reiten" In his letter, was Intended to refer chiefly to the entire taxes of the Colony, in which the Chinese pay such a real percentage, and should-therefore reap a ermewhat erresponding share of benefits Prisved therefrom.
The Queen's College Chinese fax 1-anly a miënt illustration thereaf and was clied to shew that this expense, shey all, should not be a subject of reproach ther the severe-Ed., Hongkong Telegraph.]
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JAPAN'S DEMANDS.
The following from the Shanchal Mercury, the only jurnal published in the "Model Settle ment" that has been conducted throughout the "wir year? in an Impartial manner and has at the same time supplled the public with the latest || and most reliable war new, in angaestionably bared on rulhertle faformation, received at Shanghal on the rath Instant, and is therefore worthy the immediate attention of all who take an intelligent Interest in the efforts now being put forth to beleg about a cessation of the Oriental war :-
Now that the denartere of His Excellency Li Bong-chanu in seranged for, it becomes a matter of the prestent Importanza, not only to Ching and Japan but to all the leading Powers of the bold, ta leven what are the terms demanded. It In est possible in state these categorically, but we will have certain information on many of the most important firmy, regarding which we are in a position to enlighten ont readers. The first point n'which span is resolute fe; of course, the Independence of Korea. She will also demand a heavy indemnity. This will have to be pold by instalments extending over s number of
al years, and, meanwhile, as a security for its payment. Jinan will demand the occups. tion of some strategical points, and very likely the control of the Customs Revenge, Japan
w!!! also wart an
an eff nsive and defensive alliance with China, and Intends to demand a cession of territory. With morrad in the latter there is na doubt that China will de feruimost to relose any cession, hat there is -angre lian that this may be compromised by binding over the Island of Format, which has only in recent years been organiz-d
as part
of China, and which, as yel, is hardly amalgamated with the Emple proper. Even, however, if these large demands he seceted to which, wring that China is now hells the feel of her Conqueror.
I hardly
Imost
A matter of choler on her part, Japan Kur i filer on the entrance of
Терапе Army to Pekdeg, and it is in connecilon with the fact that the most important strugele will take place. Such en event la recognised by both China and Japan s almost the critical test
the negotiations. The peaceable occupation of Peklop hy enngent w old imply the last stage of degradation, and would be accepted by the Empire at lorpen equivalen! to the willuirawal of the Ti'im-using from the Dynasty. Much rather would she sec Peking stormed and captured he force of arms then that its occuon- tion should be by the consent of the Government. If Japan Inslet on carrying out thle part of the programme it is more than probabin that she” will face blank walls, and that when her officers water they will find no one to deal with, for both
E
Now
of
programme we
Governmenta and Omelats, and probably a
a large part of the Tartar population will have left. A not very different state of affairs occurred when, ta 1842, the Brish troops entered Chin- klang and found the Mancha garrison had ther wh their women and children downibe wells and had themselv commlited suicide. The
ves main portion
published the Celestial Empire on the 28th December last,
this
programme, though doubted In Eos
In England at the time, has since, as we see, been enlarged. it is plain that, Joan comes to demand any large accession of territory, she will have to came to sore'
arrangement with Russia which will he satisfactory to the alms and requirements of that Power. It may he that a tripartite arrange- ment between Japan, Russia, and China has already been mooted, Japan, however, for her own sake, anxious to raise su little opposition as parsible from Foreign Powers, and this lends still further complication to any proposal as yet suggested. Arrangements with one power, or one or two, are not likely to find favour with the others. The case of Africa comes bere directly to the point Such acquisitions are infectious,, and an example of annexation set wifi almost Inevitably result in a game of "Grab." Alte gether to-day's news is the mast ominous that bas come to band since the commencement of the war.
INTERESTING SHIPPING REPORTS AND CASUALTIES.
An Anger correspondent bau forwarded the following
fateresting report to the Straits Times which, in view of the important nature of its con- tents we need offer no apology for reproducing
extenso:-
On the 7th March Captain McKengle and the crew of the British ship Zoruaciifs, from Table Bay bound to Saigon, on shore at Princes Island and
da total lors, was picked up by the Nether lands steamer Lucifer, he crew proceeding with her to Batavia and the Captain going ovërland immediately.
Captain Knudsen of the Norwegian barque Sidney reports that, on the 17th January in Intitude 41.co South and longitude 1.30 East he came
ame across the derelict barque Dumbartonshire of Glasgow, She wis still intact with mizzen mari standing and was a most serious obstruction to navigation, being just on the track of vessels bound sui, Thế foregoing vessel had been abandoned on the 27th July in latitude 30.39 South and Longlade 39.30 West, so she must have drifted a consider. able distance to the eastward.
Captalo 1 Teylar of the Jordan Hall spoke the vessels on the passage out :-
British ship Grealls on the 10th December New York to
to Shanghai, in 13:26 deg. South and 34.18 deg. West.
French barque Jules Verns on the 11th January, St. Mazafre to Saigon, in 41.3 deg. South
and 9 12 deg, East Brkileh
ship Pert Douglas, on the 11th. January, London to Sydney, in 41.9 deg. South
and 9, 12 deg.
Enet,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MARCH 19. 1895.
TWO COMICAL LETTERS.
The Fiji Shimperepro-faces two letters, bath mit to have been written by Tantal Niu to Vice- Admies! It, which the Fajan Mali translates then!--
Excellency- bez la extress my vincere thanks for your having permitted our soldiers to leave the found, an intimated in vaur answer to Admiral Ting's letter. I m olan grateful for your having been an poort » to consult with me twice sobrequently. I learn from Chang Pikwing that your Excel'ener has signified your fatention of restoring tons the Kangchi, that she may the coffin of Admiral Ting as well as
carry aur officers ral of the Bay. I beg pan to accept my profound thanks.
(Signed) Nu Chang-ping,
calendar).
(Dated) aznd day of the 1st month (Chinese
Excellency-I have the honour to point out that the Kwangping belongs to the Kwangtung Squadron. In the sping of last year, at the usual fospection be 11-Chung-tang, the Kwang- chia, the Kwangyi, and Kwangping came to al tend the assembly of the Northern Squadron, and at its conclusion ought to!ave returned, but for certalu reasons remained with the Pel yang Fleet temporarily, The Kwangchia and the Kwangyi have both been lost, and of the three Kwantung ships only the Kwangping remains. Kwangtung had nothing to do with the present war, and if it loses all three ships we shall have no xcuses to offer to the Kwangtung Commander-in-Chief. Should your
Your Excellence sympathieing with us, restore the Awanghing. I promise that she shall not sgɗn take put in the war. If you cannot consent to that perhaps you | = | that #gree
nament be taken from the the ship, and that her hall only be restored, in which case Chang Pikwang will not be graced, but will have some ap-logy to offer to his command. leg officer. Trusting that your Excellency will appreciate'the sitovijon, I await your seply,
Captain Ralston of the British ship Node reports that he saw on the 4th fast, a full rigged ship, seemingly an American or Nors Scotla ma”, hard ashore on the south-west and of Princes Island. She had
had her three topsalla Joore, ber
i gallant mest gone, and had mala top a strong list to port. Captain Ralston thinks that the vessel has not been long on shore, and that she will become a total wreck. He observed * boat leaving the ship and making for the shore. I sivised Captain Landweer, of the : Dolch steamship Lucifer of the circumstanom, and hope to get particulars of the dimeter on hai return trip
(Signed) Niu CHAND-PING,
Bc., &c.
This second letter, is one of the most comical chapters in war records. But it is also a auð chapter, in the sente
that it betrays the extraordinarily divided, and consequently weak state of the Chinese emaire.
PROGRAMME OF THE SHANGHAI
SPRING MEETING, 1895.
Sigvardı : -A. McL•of, E+q . G. D. Fözine, Esq. C. J. Dudgeon, Esq. 1. Peator, Eng. F. 1 Maitland, Peq., J. A. Pond, Erq, É A Probst, Eq
Clerk of the Course :—E. H. Gre-Booth, Eig.
Secretary :-Baines Dallas, E1q
FIRST DAY, MONDAY, 29TH APRIL, 1895, The SuBSCALETION STUKES; a sweepstakes of Tha. 5 each, with Tis, 100 added; for subscrip- Hon griffins of this meeting only ; second pony, Tis, 2 weight for faches as per scale. Three-quarters of a mile.
The CRITERION STAKES ; & sweepstakes of Tls. To each, with Tis, aco added ; second pony, Tis so; for China ponles; weight for inches as por scale One mile.
The GRIFFINS PLATE, value Tis. 500; for
China ponies that bayo nover run at any meeting; second prny Tls. 100; weight for Inches as per scale ; entrance, Tla. 5. Three- quarters of a mile,
The CATHAY CUP; value, Tl«. 150; for China pontes; weight for inches as per scale ; griffins at date of entry slowed rolbs; entrance, Tis 5. One mile and a half
The Jockey CUP; value, Tis 100; for China pontes that have never won a race; second pony, Tis 25 ; to be ridden by Jockeys who have never had a winnlog mount; weight för Inches as per scale ; entrance, "Tis. 5. Once round.
The KIANGSU PLATE; value, Tis. 150; for China poster ; second pony, The, go; weight for Inches as por scale; entrance, Tls. 5. One wite and three-quarters.
The HART LEGACY CUP; presented by the late James Hart, Esq; valus, Th. 100; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; entrance, Tis. 5. Half-1-mile.
The RACING STAKES; a sweepstakes of The. To each for Chios poples that bare never ran before 1st January, 1895; second pony, Tis 50; griffin st date of entry allowed glbs.; weight for inches as per scale ; winners, 5lbs. extra. One mile and a quarter. The ROADSTERS' PLATE; value. Tis. 100 for China ponies (without restriction as to belghi} not otherwise entered at this meeting, and that have never won a race; weight rest alb 1 entrance, Tls. 5. Once round
The GRAND STAND STAKES; a sweepstakes of Tis. to each for Chlas pooles, being bond Aide griffion ni date of entry, which had not arrived in Shanghat, or been purchased prior to 1st February, 1895; second pany, Tis. 50; subscription griffins of this meeting, the win. mer of the subscrip los stakes excepted, allowed gibs. weight for inches as per scale; winner of any race 7lbs. extra. One mile.
SECOND DAY-TUKEDAY, 30TH APRIL, 1895. The CHU-KA-ZA CUP ; value, Tie, son; for China Ponies; weight for inches per scale; wioners of one, race uluce 1st October, 1894, zība, extra ; two or more races, zolbo, entra j entrance, Tix. 5. Half-a-mile.
The SHANGHAI DERBY; A Sweepstakes of Tis. 15 each, with Tis, ago added; for China ponies, being bona fide gilffus at date of entry first pony, to receive 75 per cent.; second pony, 15 per cent.; third pony, lo per cent.; weight for fuchen ni per scale." "One mile and a half. The LADIES' FUREE; Alue, for Chlas ponies; weight for inches as per scale; griffins, non-winners, allowed yibs.; subscription griffian, non-winners allowed fölba,; entrance, Tie. 5. One mile and a quarter. The RACE CLUB Cup ; value. Tis. 150; for Chios ponies; second pony, Tin. so weight for locker as per scale entrance, Tis. 5. Seven farlongs,
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To per cent,; weight for luches as per scale.acole ability, great courage and energy, feared One mile and a half.
nothlog, and in turn silenced bis foer. He The TAOTAL'S CUP: value, Tls, 150; presented brought forth slate papers for years to prove that by H. F. the Tactal for China Ponles; he had been handicapped In defending the nation arcond pony, Tls as: weight, 12st; non-with proper navy and army and by other la winners at this meeting allowed glbs; provements, and that the blame must rest on those who had the opposed there mesenres entrance, Th. 5. Ore mile.
rather than on bimsell, Prince Kong stood by The CURRY STAKIS; valor, Tls. rgo to winner;
added to a sweepstakes of Tis, each to be, and the Emprees-Dewager was in the rear his supporter, and so the others quieted down, divided equally between the first and secondH
Including the strang, night, but conservall tutor of the Emperor, Wong Ti'ng-be. being estermed by the Japanese, and a person
pontes; for bond fide griffins at date of entry: weight for inches as per scale; winners 7lbs, extra; shredp lan griffins of this meeting
allowed gibs. Three quarter of a mile.
THIRD DAY,-WEDNESDAY, ISt May, 1895- The GREAT NORTHERN PLATE; value, Tir. 125; for ponies that have run at this meeting; second pony, Tis. 25; wright for inches per scale; winner of one rice at this meeting. hs, extra; two or more races, 10ths, extra entrance. The 5 Three-quarters-of-a-mile. The SHANGHAI Haynicar; value Tis. 200
added to a Sweepstakes of Tls, each; for all ponies that have run at this meeting; the Roadsters' Plate excepted; first pony to receive 70 per cent; second pony, 30 per.cent.: third pony, to percent; In he handicapped Tv the Stewards fter the Second Day's Race One fle-and-a-half,
The SHANTUNG STAKES; A forced entry for all sobscription griffins of this meeting, with Tis. Ton added; firsti pony to receive 70 për cint; second pony 20 per cent,; tbird pony 10 per cent, of the Entrance Fees; weight for inc es as per scale; the winner of one race 7lbs, extra; of two races ralba, extra; entrance,' Tix. 5. One mile.
The PARI-MUTUAL CUP; valde, The...00, added to a sweepstakes of Tin. each; second pony to receive 30 per cent,, and the third pony ta per cent of the stakes; for China pontes ;
weight for inches as per scale; griffies at det of entry allowed pibs ; non-starters and winnern at this meeting, 7lbs. rxira. One mile and a
half.
The YANGTSZE STAKES; value, Tis. 150; second pony Tis, 50; for China ponies that have run at this meeting; weight for Inches as per scalo ; non-winners allowed ralbs; entrance, Tis, f. Two miles.
The MASCHE STAKES; value, Ths. 150; for China pontes bond fide griffinn at date of entry, that have run and not won a race; second pony Thi. 50; weight for fachės as per scale ; entrance, Tl. 5. One mile and a quarter. The CONSOLATI NUP; value, Tir. 150; second pany Tir, 50; fo- ponies that have run at this meeting and not won a race, and have been entered otherwise than to the Shanghat Stakes er in races confined to subscription griffins; weight for i ches as per scale; entrance, Tis 5. Once round.
The CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES ; value, Tis. 500; a forced entry for and open only to wlaners at this Meeting; optional for the wlöners of the Consolation Cup and Subscription Griffin Races; winer of the Roadsters' Pláte, excluded; weight for inches as per scale each pony entered to pay five per cent, of the value of the S'akes and Prizes won. One milc and quarter.
The NIL DESPRRANDUM CUP; value, The. 100;
for Subscription Griffins of this Meeting that - have run and not won a Race; second pony,
a. 25; welght for inches as per scule; entrance, Tis. 5. Three-quarters of a mile, The GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE ; value,
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It critally Peka ke 47 Limeniti in enccequfu",
friend to Count Lin, It 1 andervond that he will be all wed to commantest with his Govern ment by telegraph, and en, vital que data w'll be rettird here.
criticism because of failure to adopt all the The men forming the war party, while sprata Western ideas and ways, are yet many of them actuated with a conscientious ense of sight an wrong, and so, believing that Japan, his wrong. fully brought on the war, they feel like; resisting to the end, praying for the vergeance of Heaven on the evil-doers. Some of there men are the best la the Empire, and it
it once convinced of the value of foreign Improvements, will set them larward with determined honey. Some of them are foes to the present political corruption, and Are China's tras reformers.
In the n'ts of Viceroy Li there me Hon. Li Tang hoh, who is to act as Interpreter, Mr. W. N. Pethick, who conti, nes to act as private Forelen adviser, and Dr. Lin, who goes, an prieste medical attendant. Han, J. W. Foster and Wa Ting-lang will in the Mission in Japan.
All the plans have been formed in the Grand Council rather than the Teong-li Yameo. The commission was then prepared and signed by the Emperor.
The Chinese are not altogether confi'ent that anxious to stop fighting, but it is uncertain how peace will be effected. They are willing and
big price they will like to ray.
The war party is to the rear, and Viceroy LI, front, Mercury, Prince Kung, and the Empress-Dowager to the
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By what I can make out, the Japanese are left, and others are leaving, fully expected here. Many of the nativer have
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ONE COTTAGE PIANO, by ColsARD. & men i Dearly every day there was some reference
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HEVELLED GLASSES, Reveral and Shao to open any negotia. BOARD tions for peace with Japan, The question then Small Dito, DINNER WAGGONS, EXTEN remained should war be continued or should SION DINING TABLE DINNER and another attempt at reace be made? If the latter, DESSERT SERVICES ELECTRO-PLATE who should be the man capable of commanding and GI ASS WARE. CUTLERY, FANTRY the respect of Japan.
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SEVERAL NEW JAPANESE DOUBLE RICKSHAS,
The CONCORDIA CUP; value, Tis. 200; presented
by Members of the Club Concordia, added to On the aand of February Li werdvud, with * Sweepstakan of Tis, to each; second pony button, fenther and all. He came to face his ́la recaiva 40 per cent,, and the third pony to foes and also to mussle them. The next morning per cent of the Stakes; for China ponies, be had a long audience with the Emperor of Bond Ada Griffian at date of entry; weight for over three hours. Durlag a stay of eleven daya per scale; winner of the Derby, 7lbs. he had five audiences with the Emperor and two inches me ezize, One mile and a half,
with the Empress-Dowager, the last one bolog company of the Emperor. He also con-
800.
The MONGOLIAN CUP; Value Tir 100; for suited with the Grand Council, saw all the lead-On View from Friday, the 22nd March, 1895,
Sabaudipilan Griffins of this Meeting onlysulted Second Pony, Tis. 251 winner of the Subscrips officiate, exchanged calls with all the Foreign
tlon Siskas, gibu, extra; weight for lacher is per acale; entrance, Tis, 5. "One mile and a quarter.
Mfolsters, and started off yesterday morning with fall powers from the Emperor to une for peace and negotiate the terms,
During all this time, not only were the Edicts stopped denouncing Li and all bis men, but also soloing to the war at all. How comes this change?
Catalogues will bellssued previous to Sale,
TERME OF SALE SLAs Dustomary.
GEO: P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
·Hongkong, 19th March, 1805.
-MELLIN'S FOOD, -⠀ FOR INFANTS AND IVALIDS.
Tay
TO LET AT MACAO. FOR ONE YEAR OR LESS, FROM 1ST MAY NEXT.
above sea-level, bas just been thoroughly re-decorated, verovated and re-furnished, and a | NEW WING bas been buik, which commanda magnificent Views of the Harbour and mainland of China.
SPECIAL SUMMER RATES, (FROM APRIL 1ST TO OCTOBER 31ST). One person, per dayami.....................oman$ 4.00 One person, per month $75 to 90,00 Married couple (occupying one room) par
day nabad Married couple (occupying one room) per
month...........................
7.00
150,00
asken 170.00
Married couple (occupying two rooms)
per month..baga kebutagon
For further particulars, apply to
THE MANAGER,
New Victoria Hotel Fad
Hongkong, 16th March, 180,
BAY VIEW HOTEL.
THE "RAMSGATE" OF HONGKONG, (On Shau-kl-wan Road.)
with Large Gardes. House partly Furto be had on the Island. CANTA SANCHA-A Seaside Residence TERMINUS of the Daly pleasant DRIVE POPULAR SUMMER RESORT, "and
Permission to view ablajosble on Premises,,
mished.
Fot Tarms, apply to
BAY VIEW
occupies the best altuation on the Shao-El-was Road, commande an excellent view of the Harbour, and is always open to the cool bronsON from the Southward, Steam-launcher can at any time come alongside the jetty adjoining the [366 spacious lawn.
- Meurs, HERBERT DENT & Co.,
Canton. Macao, 16th March, 1895,
FUJIYA HOTEL,
MIYANOSHITA, HAKONE. “Pour and a half hours from Yokokama. FIRST-CLASS ́ ́ACCOMMODATION,
NATURAL HOT SPRINGS. "THE ELECTRIC LIGHT IN ALL THE
BUILDINGS.
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TWO ENGLISH BILLIARD TABLES.
EXCELLENT CUISINE.
SPECIAL RATES MADE POR Å PROLONGED STAY.
S. N. YAMAGUCHI,
Proprietor.
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NEW CANTON HOTEL, FRENCH CONCESSION, SHAMEEN. Telegraphic Address :-"New," GOOD ACCOMMODATION and EXCEL-
LY LENT CUISINE.
To the other attractions of this popular resort BATHING PAVILIONS
have been added, and a LAUNCH runs from the NEW PEDDER'S WHARF to BAY VIEW every half-hour after 5 PM, dally.
Private Dinners or Tifins prepared in First- clame style on the shortest notice, and Mesis onm be served at all hours,
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Hongkong, 13th August, 1894- THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS, (Corner of Queen's Road and Duddell Strøst.)
“HE Undersigned kas always thought that Tkach place as this was the one thing
needed to at in between HOTEL LIFE and the PRIVATE BOARDING House providing it be First-cians in every detail. A place where one may have his GRILLED CHOP of STEAK at any hour of the Day, up to 11 F.3 or later If notice be given.
miso prepared t SUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE PARTIES per Mxxu o ORDER-the Partien sending Dishes, Etc., for same-and Cash, Terms —— Breakfast...per meal $0.75........per Month Sis BOARD and LODGING by the day':— First
Tim...... of all the Empress-Dowager wanted LTAVING been appolated SOLE AGENTS Ose Person.......................$3.30 Diaper
$0.75*** 21 rather than flee the capital. She trusted for this Fort, the Undersigner Mailed Couples occupping one Room......00 Breakfast, Title and Disser...
$Lay... H peace Li as the man of action. Then Prince Kung was prepared to 8.pply MELLIN'S FOOD and The SHANGHAI STAKIB : A forced entry of Ts. persuaded that the assault on Li was unjust, and, other MELLING SPECIALITIES, in large
Telephone and Electele Bells fitted up Breakfast and Tifia ........................
Thin and Diaper sinuuntzonS 51 with Tin. ago added for all posits entered also, ha preferred that Li should go to sus for or small quantities at very favourable charges, throughout the Establishment, at this meeting; excepting ponies entered in peace raiber than go blmself. He persuaded Li | Spaciai, tam ja the Trade,"ag
The Hotel provides Boats for the conveysnos SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS mar the Subscription Griffa races and to the to come to Peking and guaranteed that his hand
of Vlaštore to and from Steamers,
In Excellent Styla at short notios.
· Rondatura* Platos griffios at dale of entry | would not suffer. At the same time he kept
T.-Y. DA CRUZ,
W.THOMAS allowed yibe ; first pony to receive zo ver | quiet as an advocate of Li.. He waited for Li is
· Manager, bent/ second pony,, no per cent; iklad pony, | uzrtva. Li, with his commssading prisoner,
Cantan, set Toisevary, 1898..
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The SPRING CUP value Tis. 100 added to a Sweepstakes of Tis, sach less Tis. 50 to the Second Pony: for Chlua Ponies that have MEYER WON & TAce; waight, 11st, for 13 bands to give or taka diba. for every fach" over of under. One mile.
TAY C
Bola Aganis, 16, Halywood Road./ Hongkong, rych Warth; 1893.
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