THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1901.
fence of Mafeking as a "fake," and himself. favourable one for doing our part in effectipg a as "an impostor. He asked the English public to strengthen the men engaged in this wearisome strife, by a generous appreciation, of their services. To know that these at home were watching with enger interest, was the greatest stimulus possible to a used up soldier. THE BULLER CASE*
still, to a certain extent, fills the public eye, and the publication curly this week of what purports to be the real heliogram sent to Sir George White after Colenso, has caused a renewal of the demand for an official publica tion of the whole series of messages, which it is stated the Government will not be strong enough to resist, one Parliament has reassembled. The Nationul Reviem, it will be rombered stated on the authority of "a civilian" is the wording was as follows:
"I have been repulsed. You will burn your ciphers. You will destroy all your ammuni- tion. You ill then make the best terms you
can with the Boers after I have fortified myself on the Tugela."
1.
change. Mr. Chang is said to speak English, and to have served for a time in Portland-place, but these advantages from our point of view may be disqualifications from the Chinese, for they are opt to regard such of their countrymen NOTICE as possess them as already half-Europeans, and to consider their recommendations as unpatrio- tic. On the other hand he is an official of small rank and no family importance. If he comes here it is certain that his representations will never carry any weight with his masters in China. They will not listen to him, and, for all practical gord the Chinese Legation in London might just as well be abolished.
THE FLEETS IN CHINA.
LORD BRASSEY'S VIEWS,
Lord Brassey-indites a letter to The Times on the fleet abroad. Of the China Station he writes:Powerful squadrons have been formed under the British, French, and Russian flags. General Buller emphatically denies the au- The position is shown in the table-
Great Britain. France Russia. thorship of this message.
-Ships. Tous. Stip. Tonk Ships. Tons.
Re Battleship 5.60,000... doub: 3,757 51,08 Cruiseram
Dr. Miller Maquire, the well-known.army coach, has now published a copy of the real heliogram, which he states to have been in his possession for some time, although when it was first handed to him he did not crasider it of any special value. Dr. Maquite while he has signed his name to his public statement, has not made known the means by which he became possessed of the information. Here is his version
"I have failed, not able to try again without siege operations taking a month. Can you held out so long?. Inol] suggest your firing away as much ammunition as possible, finally making the best terms. If you have any other alternative to suggest, I can remain where am as long as you like"...
Dr. Maquire states that this is not the full message which consisted of 150 words, but that it conveys the sense of the whole.
Armoured....11,8õu.
First-class
proiected
Second-class... 6...20,000....
Third chis... 3... 2905.....
Armoured, .....
COA Defence. Gunboau....
stops... Destroyar... 6..
....53.03
abic.
1039
+ 17,00
ALL
*. 9,500
.. 3.500. 31. 3,000
• 3.909). 8. 3,090
Desi nica Vessel.Alacrity Tracpships, lethrenker. Store Ship
Humber Slythe Silatch
Nil Torpedo Gun Surveying Ship Watersich
Vĩnh Long Veel.
Gaidamas
In the circumstances of the hour, our strength in Chinese waters is a question rather for the Cabinet than the Admiralty. It has been deemed necessary, in deference to political con siderations, to bring up the British naval force to a level, approximately, with the combined strength of France and Russia. Influence with European Powers, in so far as it rests on armed Several papers formerly against General forces, depends in a great degree, if not mainly, Buller now admit that if this version be correct, on the strength near home. In late negotis he is fully vindicated from the charge of re- tions France, with only one second-class iron- commending the surrender of Ladysmith. The clad on the China Station, and the United States, signed statement of an honourable man.such with no battleship in those waters, have spoken as Dr. Maquire is everywhere recognized to with as much authority as Great Britain, be, naturally carries far more weight than the although nur flag was shown on five battleships, anonymous assertions of the Times and of the most powerful type. Having a con- National Review correspondents, but Dr. tinuous.chain of fortificil coaling stations, it is Maquire's version must necessarily be second-the less necessary in time of peace to weaken hand, and therefore that portion of the put lie which desires to be impartial, feels. of the full text that nothing short -guaranteed by the Government as correct, can really bring the question to rest.
Sir Redvers and Lady Audrey Buller arrived at their private home in Devon on Tuesday, and were received everywhere en route, with the greatest enthusiasm. A movement is now on foot to establish some public memorial of the great services which the Generat has rendered his country,
The position of affairs in
THE NEAR EAST.
the British fleets in the Mediterranean and on the home station. The ships of foreign Powers are largely dependent on facilities only obtain- able in British ports. For our own ships those facilities would in all circumstances be availa ble. We have that exclusive advantage. Later on he says:-It chould shortly be possible to detach two or three of our best second-class cruisers from our large force in China to the Australian Squadron. As it has already been suggested, that squadron is a reserve for China. The French are making considerable reduction in their naval force in Chinese waters. Lord Brassey's letter, which practically advocates the is beginning to caure anxiety, the Press and reduction of our naval establishment on foreign general public showing a greatly divided mind stations, especially the North American, where we have only the friendly United States Navy on the subject. On the ane band it is urged that Russia and France are in league to bring to reckon with, has created a certain ferment aff some coup in that part of the world, and among naval men. Some are inclined to view that England must act with Germany and the proposals with approval, as enabling us to Austria for the maintenance of the status quo concentrate ships more in the Channel and the in the Mediterranean. On the other, it is Mediterranean, where they can be better exer. scarcely less strongly asserted that the symcised. One of the most telling paragraphs of pathies of Great Britain are entirely with France, whose Government has behaved in so friendly a manner throughout the Transvant trouble, and who is now merely vindicating the dignity of all western Europe in dealing strongly
Lord Brassey's letter is the one in which he points out that of the 695 vessels built and building of the British Navy the American Naval Intelligence Department only credits us with 477 as fighting ships, including in the 477
Auction,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
OF SALE OF A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY
AND PRECIOUS STONES.
The Undersigned have been favoured with Instructions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
07
SATURDA Y
the 14th December next, at 11 am., within their Sales Rooms, No. 20, Des Voeux Road.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
LADIES & GENTLEMEN'S JEWELLERY,
comprising
Mails,
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
"(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY).
PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
* STEAMERS. KAGOSHIM MARU.........
K. Kori......
HITACHI MARŮ. .................
C. H. Butler
DIAMOND, OPAL and CORAL NECKLACES, WATCHES LADIES LONG. CHAINS, PENDANTS, BROOCHES, EAX RINGS, SLEEVE LINKS, RINGS SET with PRECIOUS STONES, SCARF PINS. &c., &c. Settings of English and Chinese RIOJUN MARU* Workmanship" (the English settings being of Selid Gold, Rall marked 15 and 18 Ca:at);
ALSO:
A large and Choice Selection of UNSET DIAMONDS of Perfec: Cut, RUBIES, OPALS and other PRECIOUS STONES ranging from 3 to 49 Carats each, which will be sold by the Carat.
This Collection is not Locally Owned, but consists exclusively of Jewellery, &c., selected at home for the Philippine market, but owing to the excessive import duties recently imposed in Manila, the consignee las decided to stop the consignment and realise by Public Auction here, which will enable the Hongkong Community to obtain high-class selections at much under retail prices.
Catalogues will be ready on the 10th December next, and the several Articles will be on view in our Sales Rooms on the 12th and 13th.
TERMSAs usual,
Hongkong, 4th December, 1951.
Hotels. GO TO THE
KOWLOON
JH. DOWNS, Manager.
N. Ohno...... KAWACHI MARU
*.........
·YAWATA MARU,
A. E. Moses
WAKASA MARU
J. B. Macmillan
KUMANO MARU
E. W. Haswell
Ivo MARD*
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
S. J. G. Parsons
(+338c
HOTEL,
J. W. OSBORNE,
KOWLOON. Proprietor
THE BAY VIEW HOTEL. Very best brands of Wines, Beers and Spirits only kept. Private dinners, a specialty...
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1073
Under entirely new management.
J. LACOCK.
METROPOLE HOTEL Convenient distance from town, delightful
situation.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
SWATOW HOTEL,
SWATOW..
VISITORS to Swatow will find comfortable and well furn, sled accommodation. Shooting parties will find every facility, House Boat, &c,, everything to secure comfort as well as sport. Cuisine Excellent, Prompt Attention, Billiards, Music Saloon. Terms moderate.
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Intimations.
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MARINE ENGINEERS, SHIP CONTRACTORS AND SURVEYORS.
Collisions and Damages Surveyed for Insurance Companies, Ships' esigns and Specification Prepared. Office: 9, Queen's Road Central.
Hongkong, 8th November, 1901.
WING CHEONG.
12148
DESTINATIONS.
KOBE and YOKOHAMA
SAILING DATES. TO-MORROW, 10th Dec., a
10 A.M.
MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT-FRIDAY, 13th Dec, at
WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANO, Į
—COLOMBO-and-PORT_SAID......................
Daylight.
VICTORIA, B.C. and SEATTLE, MONDAY, 16th. Decy at
U.S.A., VIA SHANGHAI, MOJÍ, KOBE 4 P.M.
and YOKOHAMA ......
KOBE and YOKOHAMA
NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO- FRIDAY, 20th Dec, at
HAMA
MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT-FRIDAY, 27th Dec,
WERF, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG,
COLOMBO and PORT SAID.
FRIDAY, 20th Dec., at
Daylight
Noon...
Daylight.
4 P.M...
4 P.AT.
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA FRIDAY, 27th Dec., at
MANILA, THURSDAY
'ISLAND,
TOWNSVILLE and BRISBANE
VICTORIA, B.C. and SEATTLE, MONDAY, 30th Dec, et
U.S.A., VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA opune mi
-1
*Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Lading issued for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europe, in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, and Vilantic Steamers.
For further Information us to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &c, apply at the Company's Local Branch Ofice at Prince's Building, 1st Floor, Chater Road.
Hongkong, 9th December, 19ot."
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
SEMARNUIMES, -" PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANÇAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, · COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX; PORTS OF BRAZIL, AND RIVER PLATE
ON
ALSO
N MONDAY, be 16 h December, 1901, at 1 PM, the Company's Steamship "VILLE DE LA CIOTAT," Captain Fiaschi, with Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon- don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Carge will be received on board until 4 P.M. Specie and Parcels until 3 P.M., on the 15th instant. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office) Con- lents and Value of Packages are required.
1. S. MIHARA, Manages.
ORIENTA
PERI
STEAT
COMPY
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. (Through Bills of Lading issued for Batavia, PERSIAN GULF, Continental and AMERICAN PORTS). HE Steamship
THE
"CHUSAN,"
Captain C. L. Daniel, carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 21st instant, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the
above Ports.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France,
and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer
For further Particulars, apply at the Com-proceeding direct to Marseilles and Loudont other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed pany's Office.
vid Bombay with Transhipment. P. DE CHAMPMORIN,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 4th December, 1901. [1994
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 FM, the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested, to note Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars, apply to
'* | NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP the terms and conditions of the Company's
with the insolence of the Sultan, who ever since no less than ten vessels armed with muz DEALERS IN JEWELLERY, PEARLS, DIAMONDS, JADESTONEWARE, Emperor to Constantinople has been inclined
the Greek war and the visit of the German loading guns and 99 torpedo-boats.
to arrogate to himself and his country the posi
tion of a First-rate Power.
The few facts which it seems possible to disen. tangle from the flood of criticism with which so. called experts are obliging us, appear to be that -Admiral Caillard has siezed Mitylene and taven possession of the Customs:
That the greatest Naval activity-prevails at
Toulon :
That an understanding exists between France and Russia:
That a British cruiser squadron has been formed and will be forthwith despatched from Malta:
The occupation of Lemnos, described as "the cork of the Dardanelles' bottle", by the British 1s urged by our naval experts. As to the Rusian finger in the pie, I shall have some- thing of interest to relate in my next letter.
THE CHINESE MINISTER IN
LONDON.
The Central News is informed by Sir Chih
Chen Loftagiuh, Chinese Minister in London, that he had had no communication as to the appointment of Mt. Chang Teyl as his successor. His Excellency says he applied to his Government for leave of absence on account of ill-health, and it had been granted him. He had, however, not yet received intimation as to the time of his departure, nor had he heard anything as to the appointment of a successor. Mr. Chang, was secretary to his Excellency up ill about a year ago, when he left for China. The reported nomination of Mr. Chang suggests the inquiry whether this appointment has been duly submitted for the approval of our Govern before announcement, femarks the Chro icle. Of late years the Chinese have selected their Envoys from a lower class than they did in the first years after they appointed Ministers and plenipotentiarios in Europe and America. Persons of no family or official stator, without. a academic degree, have been sent to represent China at the Courte of the leading rulers of the world. The present occasion is a GIRAULTS GREAT SPECIALTY; FEE round by the PREMISES.
PASSENGERS BOOKED FOR
THE FAR EAST,
Per P. and O. steamer Malacca, from Lon- don. Nov. 2.-To Shanghai: Rev. J. S. Adams and family. To Hongkong: Misses A. E. Bull, Fisher.
Per P. and O. steamer Rome, connecting with the steamer "Bengal at Colombo, from London,
Nov. 14-To Hongkong: Mr. and Mrs. Demp- ter, Miss Dempster, Mrs. Prisley and 2 children,
Messra. W. Pope, Tuckwell, J. H. Coch, S.
Bull, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Ruegg, and 2 cops. To Singapore : Meşara. H. F. Bronell, Swann, Ogilvie, F. S. Odoni. To Penang Mr. Lupton,
From Marseilles-To Shanghai : Mr. C. O.
Liddell and son. To Hongkong: Dr. and Mrs. Clift. To Singapore: Mr., A. E. Stiven. To Penang: Meurs. A. T. Bryant, D. Butler.
Per P. and O. steamer Shanghai, from Lon- don, Nov. 16-To Shanghai? Mr. and Mrs. Clutterbuck, Mrs. Finch, Mrs. Williamson. To Hongkong: Mr. W. Dixon, Master K Dixon. To Manila: Mr. G. F. Blaclair.
with the steamer Coromandel, at Colombo, from Per P. and O. steamer Himalaya, connecting London, Nov. 29-To Shanghat Mr. and Mrs, W. McAustan, Mr. R. D. Ballantine, Mr. de. Bretton Giolma. To Hongkong: Mr and Mrs. L. Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Williams, Miss Williams, Mr. F. R. Fleming, From Marseil
les-To Shanghai: Mr. Murray, From Port Said.-To Shanghai: "Mr. Levering.
*Per Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Prinsess free, from Bremen, Oct. 31-To Yokobama; Mr. Conder. To Nagasaki: Miss Grace Nott. To Shanghai Misses Cooper, Peddar, Watney, Mrs. Erskine and child, Mrs. Geest and chil dien, Mr. and Mrs, Dempsey, Mr. Laing, Mrs, McCracken, Mrs. Paramore and family, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron and child, Mrs. Roger, Mrs. Mitchell and party, Mrs. Bonar, Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. McDonald, Mias Calvert, Mr. and Mrs. Parker. To Hongkong: Mrs. Badsley and child. To Singapore: Mr., Mrs., and Miss Scott, Mr. Tate, Mrs. Bel Irving, Miss Bernard, Mr. G. Campbell,
GIRAULT for the best and GREAT-
GEST ASSORTMENT of CONFEC
TIONERY
Tore
CURIOS, SILKS, CARVED IVORYWARE, AND GRASSCLOTHS,
AND
GENERAL EXPORTERS,
No. 35, Queen's Road Central,
•Next Door Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, zoth November, 1901.
[1256%
THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
QUEEN'S ROAD,
The most comfortable family Hotel in Hongkong,
..
EXCELLENT CUISINE, LOFTY ROOMS, CENTRALLY SITUATED, CIVILITY ANDILATTÉNTION,
TERMS MODERATE,
Hongkong, 7th December, 1901.
THE
ROBINSON
PIANO CO., LIMITED.
BEST VALUE IN
PIANOS.
A
J. H. WAINWRIGHT, Manager
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DROZ & Co.,
WATCH MANUFACTURERS, STEAM FACTORY ESTABLISHED 1864. ST. IMIEH, SWITZERLAND,
SPECIALITIES;
LEVER WATCH & CHRONOGRAPHS. TRADE MARKS
MAXIM, BERNA, &C.
EPAIRS of WATCHES and CLOCKS
COMPANY.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,
VIA
SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.
Steamers.
Tacoma
Victoria
Proposed
Captains. Sailing,
2811 A. Dixon...... Dec. zi 3502 Trucbridge Jan. 1 Panton...Dec. 27 1,837
Olympia
3750 W. Frakes... Feb. 7 Glenogle THE attention of Passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this Line. to the PACIFIC COAST and to the INTERIOR and EASTERN CITIES of the UNITED STATES and to EUROPE,
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent
Hongkong. 7th December, 1991.
CALIFORNIA AND ORIENTAL
T
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ATCHESON TOPEKA & BANTA- FE RAILROAD CO.
PROPOSED Sailings froM, HONGKONG TO SAN DIEGO AND SAN FRANCISCO, VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU.
Taking Cargo and Passengers to JAPAN FORTS,
and HONOLULU, The UNITED STATES, &C.
about Thyra....... |
Dec 15 THE Steamship:
A
"THYRA," will be despatched for SAN DIEGO and SAN FRANCISCO, VIA MOJI, KOBE, YOKO- HAMA and HONOLULU, on or about the 15th December.
Through Bills of Lading issued to any point in the United States.
HỌNGKONG TO LONDON s Excellent accommodation. First-class Table. DOCTOR and STEWARDESS carried. Passengers to EUROPE may proceed by one of the first class ATLANTIC MAIL LINES,
HONGKONG TO NEW YORK £48.
Cargo will be received on board until 3 P.M. The Railroad travelling is second to none on the day previous to salling. Partel packagea the American Continent; two trans-continental will be received at the OFFICE until the same trains daily from TACOMA DINING CAR it time. All parcels should be marked to address attached to trans-continental trains day and in full. Value of same is required night; TACOMA to NEW YORK in 41 days. Magnificent Scenery of the ROCKY and CASCADE, MOUNTAINE THE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK route,
HONGKONG TO VICTORIA, TACOMA 435-
The best route to the KLONDYER GOLD FIELDS. Frequent Sailings from VICTORIA, TACOMA to DYEA and ST. MICHAEL
"Rates of Fassage to other, Foints un applica tion.
ment Services,
Rope European experts, at her to
Moderate Rate.
No. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL" Hongkong, th. May, ront
C. E. WARREN,
..
For further Information as to Passage ar
DODWELL & Co1 LIMITED, General Agents, f26cHongkong, 6th December, roor.
BUILDING CONTRACTOR WYNDHAM STREET (Opposite to the ···
CLUB GERMANIA).
ANITARY APPLIANCES SUPPLIED'
SANITARY APPLIANCES SUPRAS 125ic WASTE PIPES, &c. CLEANSED and RE
PAIRED. Sanitary Hoard Notices receive prompt attention. Agent for MOSAIC TILES. Prices on Application,
· MONTHLY PAYMENT
BYSTEN IRELA Hongkong, 10th August, 1900-
-NEW- VICTORIA HOTEL,
ROTISSERIE, Meals a la Carfi, CHORS en 30 am, and XI p.m
STEAKS, etc etc., at any time, Monthly rin at Moderate Rates.
Madar & Farmer, Precritions Hongkong, 2nd September 1901,
T.
M. STEVENS & CO.
WE CARRY IN STOCK.JA,
A FULL LINE OF GERMINAL"
MANILA CIGARS...
TM STEVENS & CO.
Beaconsfield Arcade, "[95c | {'Hongkong, and September, 1901.pk [9390,
Consular Invoices, to accompany cargo des- tined to Points beyond San Diego, should be sent to the Company's Office, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Diego:
For further Information as to Freight ·Of -Passage, apply to '
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents
Hongkong, China and Japan. Mongkono, 29th Novamber, 1954 |
Special rates allowed ta members of Govern F. BLACKHEAD & 00..
SHIP CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS ECOAL AND PROVISION, MER CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS FRAYA CENTRAL HONGKONG. SOAP MANUFACTURERS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ARTMANN'S RAHTIENE GENUINE 11 COMPOSITION RED HAND BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY `PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT, MOTOR LAUNCHES,
REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICES
TO NEW YORK,
VIA PORTE AND SUEZ CANAL.
PROPOSER SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
LENNOX" .....................bout 1st Dec. ORONSAY "
#AFRIDI
31st Dec
...about roth Jan. **** p 29th Jan. 31st Jan. For Freight and further Information, apply
"HILLGLEN
LOWTHER CASTLE
DODWELL, & Co, LIMITED, Agents. Honghano. 6th December, toor late
&
&C
&C. Sole Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM
Beranda A
P. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH
WHISKY EVERY KIND OF
SHIP'S STORES AND, REQUISITEN
WOW ALWAYS IN STOCK. REASONABLE PRICES Hongkonge rath, May 1896,
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