TELEGRAMS.
[Rester's.]
Russia.
LONDON,-gil-May.. The Duma will assemble on the roth inst. There will be an elaborate ceremonial.
The Tear will give a speech from the Throne in the Winter Palace."
The new fundamental laws of the Empire will be promulgated, asserting autocratic power, and limiting the powers of the Duma Great consternation was caused at a meet- ing of Liberals in St. Petersburg last evening, at which several members of the Duma were present, by the meeting being broken up by troops.
Later.
The Pritish Minister to China,
Sir John Jordan-succeeds Sir Finest Salow
as British Minister at Peking,
The Japanese Training Squadron.
The Japanese training, squadron has arrived at Melbourne; extensive official pre- parations have been made for itą reception.
THE WORLD'S POSTAL CONGRASS.
SOME POINTS FOR DEBATE. The sixth congress of the Universal Postal Union opened at Rome on Saturday, 7th ult,. when "men of letters" from practically every country in the world, save abyssinia, Afghanis- tan, Moroc: u, and fihet, met together in frame. regulations governing the postal communica- tions of mankind for the next five years.
The Postal Union-that powerful instrument of human peace aurd 'progress-was the cut- come of a conference which met at Paris in 1863. Representatives were present from some 14 States, ranging in importance from Great Britain, France, and Prussin, to the Hansestic
towns and Costa Rica,
It was not, however, until 1874 that the Union was actually institu.ed, as a result of a congress of seprisentatives from 22 States, with a population of 350,000,00, which was held at Bernt in that year. In the interval Europe had been satiated with war, and men's thoughts turned longingly towards peace. Even Germany, prime mover in the strifes of the preceding dece, shared the new impulse; and her great Postraster General, Dr. son Stephan, was one of the zealous members of the congress.
"You enter," he told his colleagues, "upon One of the most important fields of action in the interconise of nations; you are promoting an emincut work for their peace and pro- sperity."
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE,
'The Berne Compress agreed upon various proposals for securing witality the multifarious arrangements which had till then characterised postal communication between
nation and nation.
In particular, it adopted, a common unit of weight-the metric equivalent of ba fan ounce; a uniform charge of old, per jaz, for letters, of per4oz for rewspapers, and of sd, per 201. for hookpackets an samples; and greatly re- duced "transit" payments for the conveyance of nails between two countries across the ter raozy of a thad,
It also set up a permanent bureau at Beine -maintained by sin contributions Irons the contracting Sintes-whose duty it is to carry on the business on the a ion in the intervals (n minally five year) between surcessive còn, gresses, and to publish the monthly organ of the institution, 12Union Pbstale".
The second conference tank place at Paris in 1878, when 33 States were repiesenied, with a population of 650,00уndo." The third was held at Lisbon in 1885, the fourth at Vienna in 180s, and the fifth at Washington in 897. The present congress has been twice postponed
on account of the war.
Besides lellers, postcards, newspapers, books, and samples, money orders and parcels come within the purview of the congress; and the basiness, together with numerous ceremonial and social functions, is visually sufficient 10 employ the delegates for five or six weeks, -
BKPAIN FOR UNIFORMITY..
At the present congress, one picturesque element will be absent which graced the last congress-viz., the delegation from Corea. Pro- bably nothing has pained the Coreans inore in the events which have lately befallen them thon the fact that their new rulers no longer permit them to appear at international con
ferences such as these.
Until the Vicuna congress, the great aim of the United Kingdom, in common with the rest of the world, was to secure uniformity, and there was much rejoicing when ladis and the Australasian colonies decided in 1891 to reduce their letter rate from qd,, 5d., and ód., to 23d. per for, and thus become eligible for member. ship of the union.
But befere the the Washington congress in 1897 the agitation for Imperial penny postage: had arisen; and the obligation to observe uni- faimity then became onerous.
The Washington congress, on the initiative of this country, formally recognised the right of every country to make special agreements as to rates with other countries and wal its own colonies. The way was thus paved for the adoption of Empire penny postage; and, as the congress also agreed to a substantial reduction of transit rates across Europe, it became pas. sible to reduce the postage to india and Aus tralia without mcurring so large a loss as would otherwise have been involved.
At the present congress proposals will be made for a reduction of the uniform rate of ±åd. "ONE"PENNY ALE” THE WAY.
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FLOOBED CANTON.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
VICEROY'S VISIT OF INSPECTION.
[From a Corrispondenti]
Canton, 91, May.
Torrents of rain have been falling over Canton and neighbourhood, notwithstanding all the "chin chin juns on the part of the Viceroy
time to-day, however, and felt quite happy and the monks. We saw the sun for a short
again to know that old Sel had not disappeared altogether.
The river continues to rise, with the result that the sheets are finoded, causing the great-
est inconvenience to trade.'
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A RECALCITRANT DEITY. Seeing that the rain deity has refused to be propitiated, the Viceroy ordered that the fring of cannon four times a day should be stopped
in
token of his displeasure. His Excellency then proceeded on a tour of inspection through the Bonded districts, and is expected to return to Canton to-day.
THE RAILWAY SERVICE.
The railway has resumed its service as far as Sai Nam, whence passengers: embark in launches for Samshui-which is about four
'SHIPPING JETSAM..
The sa. Taming, which arrived in harbour this morning from Manila, had in tow the small steamship Castellano, which has been bought by Chung Cheong, a local shipowner, for coast service. Fire more small steamers are to be brought up, two of which will be put into dock for repairs before being placed on the coast service, by Chinese owners, and three will be broken up.
A THURSION STORY,
THE DOG THAT TALKED.
Chatting on the hotel verandah after dinner, Howard Thurston, the Magicias, told a story about a dog. "The dog in dead now," he said, "so it doesn't mattor. And anyway, 'I don't think he'd mind, for it was in the service of his
master that I used him. No dog worthy of the his master's welfare. As far as that goes, a Hame would object to his bark being used for do is generally pretty free with the bark,
showering it on the rich and poor, the mil lionaire and the tramp, the just and the unjust, with reckless prodigality, Which has nothing to do with the story hut-aven such an in- animate thing as a mirror has its moments of reflection, so why can't I have mint 7
FRIDAY MAY 11, 1906.
GYMKHANA NOTES.
The second meeting of the Hongkong Gym. khana Club will be held at Happy Valley co- morrow afternoon. And if I am allowed to judge from to-day's weather, good atmospheric conditions and likewise a good attendance will be the order of the day.
of
Pressure of work lately has been the cause
barring me from being present at the train
| ing of the ponies, but I was assured this mom- ing by a "racing man" that the ponies are going well, some good times 'having been ac complished at a recent gallop, and what is
Guishes are anticipated. more, a good afternoon's sport and some game
events.
the start.
THE WHISKY CONTROVERSY.
A TRIED BRAND.
Those who are not indifferent to the quality and character of the whisky thoy drink must have followed with no little interest the controversy which has lately arisen over the respective merits, of malt and grain whisky. A valuable little
pamphlet has just been issued on the subject
J
Intimations.
THE
ROBINSON PIANO
CO., LD.
NEW PIANOS
$70 CASH
AND 18 PAYMENTS OF $20 EACH
OR $385 CASH
ontitled "Scotch Whisky and Common Sense." The value of the pamphlet, which puts the whole thing, in a nutshell, lies in the fact that it goes to comm ad a whisky which is well known in Hongkong, and highly appreciated by all who know it-White Horse Cellar. The programme, which I have before me To begin with the question is asked: now, shows good entries for the different What is all malt whitky and what is grain whisky? The answer is; that all mult whisky The first race-Five Furlongs Flat Race-is made entirely of malted barley distilled in. shows seven ponies to compete for this event. the old-fashioned pot still, On the other hand, and, I hear, are running strong. However, 25 per cent. malted barley and the remainder Roscommon, Pathna and Sundial are entered, grain whisky is made from a mixture of 15:40 Roscommon and Pathan are my fancies. unmalted oats, rye, maize and barley distilled The second race-Polo Pony Race-is stated in a patent coffey still. The primary requisite s on the programme as Post entries." There of all whiskies are age and absence of adultera- is a goodly number of palo ponies in the tion, and these are found in White Horse Colony and there ought to be a good field for Cellar, which is ten years old and has held a reputation for flavour, quality and purity from Event No. 3, Gymkhana Club Challenge time immemorial, White Horse Cellar is a city of Bute, in Montana, when I met an old there is a better entry this time, for according not an adulteration of a variety of products. happened some years ago to be in the Cup. Taking the last meeting into consideration malt whisky-in other words, it is whisky and
Iriend named George. He had a surname, but to the paper, there are aine starters, a few of which the Court ruled was not whisky at he hadn't been living up to it for some time which, I know, will not start. The Quaich, all. It is decidedly interesting to note that of GREAT STRENGTH AND SUPERIOR previously. Now, George was a very good man Pathan and Speculation are in the bunch, and Scotch whisky--that is to say, the pure article. in the circus business, and would have done will make things hot, and I am afraid and not a combination of deleterious substances suffered from the effects of the heavy rains. really well-if he could have kept sober long Mackie, as Pathan's guider, will do his utmost-there is at present in Bond some 123,000,000 enough. Itut whenever he was getting along to bring him in winner once more. A friend, gallons, while ten years ago, when Scotch pretty fairy in a good billet, George had a habit who says he "knows" informs me that there whisky came into fashion, there were only sumption. There is nu tea yet to hand for the going out and celebrated so regularly on will be a "surprise" at to-morrow's meeting in that far from the quality falling off, it is in fact 65,000,000 gallons, which is the best guarantee getting a billet that very soon he hadn't any this race. Anyway that's left to be seen. beyond contradiction that better and older accasion to celebrate, and so he fell back on
Scotch whisky can be had at the present mo
free from matter hurtial to rheumatic and ment than at any previous time. Mackie's "White Horse," is an excellent digestive and gouty tendencies. Messis. Lane, Crawford & o, are the sole agents in Hongkong for White Horse Cellar, and the name of that firm should We have received a few samples of White be a guarantee that what they sell is of the best. Horse Cellar and can highly recommend it to those who prefer a sound article to the cheap. rubbish that finds its way on to the market.
miles off. I fear, however, that with the river continuing to rise, the sailway track will again be Anoded and traffic have to be suspended.
THE TEA TRADE. Quantities of tea are being received from the, West and anh itivers, The samples do not seem to indicate that the tea has "greatly
Alf the tea that has come into the market so far is intended for local or rather native con-
foreign market.
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If this state of affairs continues, it will mean
derelict on the sea of beer. The landlord of the days gone by. When I met him he was a the hotel had not seen mu hal George's money
that of the eight hongs left in operation only four will be actively engaged in, business. That seems to point to the collapse of the rearing the two weeks he had been there-or trade, and those interested in the matter are watching events with some anxiety,
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CORRESPONDENCE.
[Weddo not orcessarily emtosse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this comran.]
THE ENGLISH CHURCH AT
KOWLOON.
We have been requested to give publicity to the following letter which will be circulated antong those interested in the establishment of an English Church at Kowlaon.
To mur kattok or 102: “Hongkong Triposarsh".
The fourth event on the programme, I will and so I will pass to the Hurdle Race. For leave for your readers to judge for themselves,
burn, Forward, The Quaich, Doris Castle, and this face, the five ponies to start are: Glen Ben Royal: Again news from the turf is to the eflect that all of the hurdlers are up to the mark in that case I should lay on Ben Royal and Glenburn.
much of the circus meu either--for George, when hirsty, always moved about by himself.
"George asked nie to help him. But what could I do? He was of no use in my show, not much in anybody's. Still he promised to re-
The final race of the afternoon will be the 4-rm—I heard him myself about twenty times --and there was a job waiting for him about there are thirteen entrants, and although we
one mile and a quarter fat race. For this event | three towns along the beat if he could only get will not see the so-called untucky number fac- there! But he had nothing on which eighting the starter, there will be a good held. My possibly raise any money. His trunk was in the sale keeping of the proprietor of the hotel, tip for this race is Roscommon, if he starts, or who stuck to it like an elephant. He only bad the clothes he stood up (and drunk beer) in- and his dog. It wasn't a pedigree dog; none. of its relations had ever known what a genea- logical tree was like; it was just plain dog- and up awkward, 'yellow-looking mongrel at
That.
Dear Sir,As perhaps you would like to have some share in the provision being made of a Church at Kowloon (for all English-speaking members of the English Church,, we take this opportunity of informing you that ire 1. Andrew's Church Furnishing Committee will gladly receive any help you may be disposed to give, in aid of the general fund for furnishing and equipping St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon,quial act in which a dog figured. (the gift of Sir Paul Chater to the Colony) now approaching completion.
:
The generous donor of the fabric is adding to bts original gift a stained glass window for the East end. The Bishop of Victoria is pro- viding a holy, table, chancel and chuir seats, the pulpa and reading desk. Mr. A. Bryer the honorary architect) is giving a brass lectern. The continuicants of St. John's Cathedral and the Peak Church (through Mr.
Johnson, the Cathedral Chaplats) have present ed commumen plate. Mr. E. C. Lewis hus given a set of lnch for the holy table; Mr. W. King has presented service books, and the S. P. C. K. is making a grant of prayer books. The belfry is being furnished, by Mr. E. Osborne's generosity, with a peal of tubular bells; and Mr. E. C. Wilkes is installing electric light throughout the, Chich. The Rev. F. T. Johnson has further undertaken the provision of a font, and Mr. J. Plummer has offered to present a brass Cross for the Communion table. There jemam many other things, not yet provided, though indispensably necessary; as
for instance, Seats for the congregation (estimated to cost about $1,500), an organ- OF à sufficient substitute-punkaḥs, vestry
furniture, an alms dib, aims bags, kneelers, hymn books, &c., &r. To provide these, and many other things, requisite for the Church when opened and consecrated for Divine Service (as we hope it may be, next month or at any rate, shartly), a general fund was recently started by the Bishop, whose personal appeal obtained for us a imcleus of over 86co kindly subscribed by a few firms and individual donors.
The widespread and very substantial interest, shown by so many in very generous gifts, leads us to hope that yet many other friends-when they know what further needs remain to be met-will live (either to undertake to provide sonie one or ather required item, or) to give a donation-small or large, as their ability and good-will shall determine-towards the pur chase of whatever remains to be thus secured,
We wish to open the Church without any debt upon its necessary furnishings, and should The British Government is said to favour a be greatly relieved and encouraged rate of ad, but New Zealand will propose. & that, by means of this general appeal, rather universal rate of id. Mr. Henniker Heaton
than by persqual solicitation, a sufficient res says that Australia will support the tatter pro- ponse should
called forth to enable us to posal, but this is scarcely likely, seeing that have all things occessary against the date of Australia, still chargesd. on letters for this the consecration of the Church, country
find
This project is such a worthy one, and (see- ing that so much of the Divine blessing has rested upon it in, for example, so many liberal gifts baving been evoked), we feel we may, with every confidence, commend it to all who care for the extension of the Church through- more particularly) in the colonies of our out the world, and for its due representation Christian Empire which owas so much to the blessing of God.
"Now," he said, as we rang the bell for the waiter, "if I could only make that dog talk, would be all right?. He was alluding to my show, which at that time included a ventrilo-
.
"Oh! I said, nothing is easier; we'll make it talk. And may be it will help you to a good joke on the hotelkeeper.'
The waiter came in, and George said what he would have, and I said what I would have, and I then asked Fido what he would have. Fido looked up when he heard his name, and I threw my voice to him, Fido said he would bave a ham sandwich, The waitera negro -all negroes are more or less gullible and very superstitious was astonished. The gazed at the dog with eyes that hung out like doctors' lamps, Then he went away, and we acted the
role of waiter, and waited for our drinks.
*I presume he told the proprietor that we had a dog that talked. Soon the proprietor came in casually, looked at the dog, and went out Then his wife dropped in, gazed at the dog, rind left, Several other people happened along, stared hard at the dog, and departed, Meanwhile the dog. said nothing. He was waiting for his ham sandwich.
"By-and-by the waiter arrived with the goods as per invoice, and stood about with his eyes on Fido. Fido did not waste any words; he ate sandwich as hard as he could. In order to move the jake on a bil further I said to George that I would have another. George, who never got his second wind till after the tenth beer, said he thought he would, too. Fido looked up and said he would have another ham sand wich, and tell the waiter not to put any mustard in the next,' he concluded.
I'reston,
A TURF ENTHUSIAST,
THE WEATHER.
The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory:-
On the 11th at 11.55 a. The barameter has falten over E. Japan, and on the China const.
A shallow area of low pressure lies over the N. part of the Sea of Japan, and the hightest! pressure is now found over W. Japan.
Gradients are slight in S. China, and mo derate E. winds are indicated in the Formosa Channel and the. N. part of the China Sea.
Forecast:-Moderate. E. winds; fair.
COMMERCIAL.
I p.m.
SHARE LIST.
Following are further alterations in Mestrs, Benjamin, Kelly & l'ons's share list to-day':—
Hongkong Banks... Union Insurances...
...$850 seilers
....785 bayers.
Quotations for the week close as follows:-
Hongkong Banks...
National Banks Union Insurances... Canton Insurances Hongkong Fires, ... China Fires
H., C. & M. Steamboats Indo-Chinas
China and Manilas China Sugars... van Raubs
Docks
Kowloon Wharfs...
Shanghai Docks
Hongkong Lands..
Hongkong Hotels...
Humphreys Estates
TO ANYTHING IN THE
COLONY.
Steinway;
Bechstein,
Krauss,
Haake,
Hopkinson,
Winkelmann,
ON
CORRESPONDING TERMS.
ALSO
...$855 . £89.10
... 38 b.
790 b.
BABY GRANDS
... 355 b.
** 305
85 5.
25 s.
AND
PIANOLAS.
93.
22 F.
i.. 172
ww
24 b.
Hongkong, 4th April, 1906.
(38
104 9.
... 139 s.
... 149 b.
...... 130 sa,
100
Hongkong Cottons Green Island Cements... Langkats
*** 15 4.
www
29. 240 5.
THE. Burmese women's nigh ambition is to maintain her husband in lordly idleness, and to supply him with abundant funds for cock. fighting, bullock-cart-racing, and gambling. And many of the Burmese women do big deals THE closing cruise of the season of the Corin in timber, buying up in advance the paddy thian Yacht Club takes place to-morrow, Satur
day, when it is expected the entire deet of crop of a whole district, and so on, a scale yachts will join in 1. The cruise will be to that requiries big financing-Free Press, Chen Wan, and the bouts will return on Singapore.
Saturday,
Y
Co-day's Advertisements,
FROM HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
HE H. A. L. Steamship
THE
"ANDALUSIA,"
above. Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Captain Schmid, having arrived from the requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countertignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside,
Optional Carge will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO. DAY,
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the hazardous and/or extra hazard- ous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Consignees' risk and expense. Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at
"The coloured man took the order, And he hadat heen gone a minute before the proprietor came in. That was a nice dog? I said yes, Talked, didn't he? Isaid the had been know to indulge in the somewhat common-habit of conversation. Would I sell him-for he would
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which be an attraction to custom? I said that daie they cannot be recognised. unfortunately he wasn't mine; but 1∙ had no doubt the owner (my friend) would sell him if pressed sufficiently. To show what the dog could do I induced him to 'speak a piece! The hotelkeeper then evinced a deep and insatiable yearning to become possessed of that dog.
"It was a wrench to George to part with such a valuable animal, but we arranged that the proprietor was to have the dog, and George a receipted bill, his trunk, and a railway pass to the town where the job awaited him.
"As we bade adieu to Fido and moved towards the door he said, "Are you going to leave me here We admitted that was ou intention, and pointed out that he would have
good home. 'Well,' he replied, 'if you do I'll never speak another word as long as I live?
Universal penny postage would cost this country about £400,000, on the basis of the present transit charges on the Continent ic. rid. each on 60,000,000 letters. The British delegates will probably press for
further reduction of charges, as they did at Washington; but the these transit reduction would not be likely to wipe out the loss, even although the traffic were greatly
THE two natives who were examined yesterday increased. One doubts whether there are not
Should you care to lend your assistance, hy afternoon by Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, for ex more profitable ways of spending, this large giving a donation towards furnishing this tradition, on a charge of committing armed sum, even in our own case; and it is perfecily Church, and so to promote God's glory (and rabbery in the Pat Yuet village, Kwong.chow. certain that other countries are not prepared to at the same time give encouragement to, and
supplement the efforts of, our co-religionist was, were, after evidence was heard, committed English speaking residents at Kowloon) kind- to the Victoria Gaol pending the Governor's ly send your gift-or promise-to St. John's order for their extradition. Wang Tak, the Cathedral, with the annexed form duly filled coolie who was alleged to have had a bond in up, addressed to the "St. Andrew's, Kowloon Church Furnishing Committee," or to :--
the robbery at Kwong Ning City, on 28th Yours very sincerely,*
September, 1904, and who was being examined the other day for extradition to the Canton autborition, was yesterday committed by Mr. F. A. Hazeland to the Victoria Gaol pending H. E, |the Governor's order for his extradition,
face. a corresponding loss, although they are likely enough to agree to a rate of ad.
Penny postage was adopted in the case of the Colonies for special reasons. It was urged quite properly-on a reluctant Treasury as a means of promoting unity between the mother country and her children Hyond the seas. And it in concur, to find the Imperialistic "Times" now using the existence of imperial penny postage for applying the penny rate, universally as an argument–London Aforata), SL Juhn's Cathedral, "
ARTHUR J. STEVENS, Chaplain of St. Andrew's
Hongkong, itth May,
No Claim's will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 18th May, 1906, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th May, 1906, at 3 P...
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office. Hang, 11th May, 190k"
THEATRE
HONGKONG HOTEL
-MENU..
SATURDAY, MAY 12TH, 1906.
DINNER.
Hons D'OEUVRES. Eggs a la Russe.
Sour. Kidney.
FISH
Boiled Fish and Parsley Sauce. ENTREES. Lamb Cutlets and Green Peas. Fricandean of Veal, Shrimp Patties,
CURRY.
Parzec,
JOINTS, &C.
Roast Ribs of Beef and Horseradish. Roast Capon and Bread Sauce. Boiled Call's Head and Piquant Sauce Cold Hare Pie and Mixed Balad.
SWEETS.
Macaroni Pudding.
Strawberry Ice Cream-and-Finger Cakes,
Apricot Tart.
Tipsy Cake.
DESSERT.
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Cbffcc.
Fruits. I [353
ROYAL.
'CITY HALL.
LAST 2 NIGHTS,
CHANGE IN PROGRAMME.
SPECIAL MATINEE, SATURDAY, MAY 18th,
COMMENCING AT 3.30 PM.
Children Half-price to all Parts of Theatre.
SPECIAL TRAMS
WILL BE RUN TO THE PEAK AFTER THE PERFORMANCE,
THE GREAT THURSTON, “WINFIELD BLAKE AND MISS MAUD AMBER.
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THE POPULAR-COMIC OPERÁ STARS. Booking for Reserved Seats, Dress Circle and Stalls at ROBINSON'S PIANO CO.
HL F. LYONS, Touring Manager,
Just Landed.
FIRST SHIPMENT.
A PERFECT. BOOTCH WHISKY.
D. & J. MOCALLUM'S
"PERFECTION"
Per Case 12 Bottles
in Mallet-shaped
& Ordinary Long
Quarts
SAMPLES ON, APPLICATION.
SOLE AGENTS-
$16
H. PRICE & CO.,
WINE MERCHANTS,
12, QUEEN'S BOAD Oxyråal?"
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