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SWARAJIST'S DECISIONS.
CALCUTTA, December 18th,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 1923.
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BIG REDUCTION FOR WAGE
EARNERS.
WARRINGTON, December 18th. Mr. Mellon has completed the draft of the tax reduction project ready for Congressional action. The "outstanding features are an actual reduction of ap-
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SCHEME.».
SCHEME AGAIN. CONDEMNED. BY
· MANCHESTER GUARDIAN."
LONDON, December 10th..) The Manchester Guaritian, in a leading. article oppising the Singapore base, safa that only a direct veto by Parliament will
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(THROUGH BECTER'S AGENCY)} } RETIREMENT OF CHUNGKING FORCES CONFIRMED.
PERISO. December 18th. Later foreign messages, confrin
the
retirement of the Chungking forces. The
CRIMINAL SESSIONS. (DEJORS HIS HONOUR, THE PỪISNE "JUDAE (MA, JUSTICE GOMPERTZ)-)
A FORGERY PLANT. DISCOVERY AT YAUMATI
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SIR ROBERT HO. TUNG'S
ACTIVITIES
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
"I know that pessimism is felt, not only in foreign cirebs but also among
A case down for bearing at the Novem-Chinese, about the success of our plan. ber Criminal. Sessing was opened in which but I recognise that it is one which onne a Chinese man and a woman were indicted not be rectaplished – insedintely---In on five counts for wihawful possession of fact I am willing to wait two years to ses
As the result of Party conferences, it proximately 14 per cent, for wage earners restrain the Admiralty from carrying out entry of Yang Sou into the city was con- certain copper plates, notes, papers," etc. | resuits, althongh I expect to bring about".
understood that the Swarajists have decided not to accept office unless poli- tical prisoners" be released, repressive laws withdrawn, provincial autonomy granted end, the demand for Swarsj 20 Repted.
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It was also decided to refuse payment of ministers salaries and to reject the `budget: 'but if the Government showed an honest incliantion to concede the drmands, the position would be recon- sidered
The Conference also drew up a pact between the finda and Moslem members of the Legislature.
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CALCUTTA, December 18th. La perch, the Viory, alloding to the election of Swarajists to the Assembly councils, said ha trusted their close as;0- clation, with the work of the administra tion would eventually result in increased sabriety of judgment and a greater regard For the more perevful and surve methods of progress. He hoped the differences be tween theai and the Government would be solved by mutual goodwill,
"DIVERGENT NEWSPAPER
OPINIONS.
receiving $4,000 dollars yearly or less reduction of normal tax to three per cent on the first $4,0), net, income, and six per vent on the açmainder, and a reduc tion of surtaxes so that the maximum will be 25 per cent.
this expensive task. The Japanese Press
has lately been emphasising that such ducted in an orderly manner. Yang Sen enterprises as Singapore imperil them to have male a demonstration on spirit of the Five Power Fact. If that the eastern bank of the Liangho, while spirit be observed there can be no dan General Yuan Tsu-wing crossed the little ger, of war in the Pacific. The Paet river higher up. Yang Sen then moved up should be regarded. not as the end of a river, joining the Kweichow column. reasonable arrangement, but as the be SOVJETS WILLING TO DISCUSS glaning, and everything should be done in the meanwhile to convince the Powers NEw York, December 16th. concerned that thoir best chance of peace A Russiasi telegraph agency has publics in renewing the Pact and extending lished a Note from. Chicherin to Mr. its scope but instead of this we have
AMERICA AND RUSSIA.
ALL PROBLEMS. ·
Coolidge, naswering the President's re. ference to Russin in his recent message to Congresa,
The Note declares that the Soviet is ready to do all in its power, as far as
been taking advantage of, a breathing space to create which cannot fail to be felt mest forcibly at the end
of five years,
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the dignity and interest of the country AUSTRALIAN MINISTER permit, to bring about friendship with
the United States, and offers to discuss all the problems mentioned in the Presi dent's message, with a yiew to a satis- factory settlement,
NORWEGIAN STEAMER
FOUNDERS. ·
ONLY FOUR SURVIVORS.
NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 16th. A coast guard cutter has picked up a boat with six dead men from the Nor wegian steamer Rr. which foundered on Saturday off the Frying Pan Shoals. A tanker picked up another boat with four men, who are believed to be the only survivors of the crew of twenty- seven. The Rain was bound from Havana to Liverpool. INDIAN BOYCOTT PROPOSALS COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
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DR. SUN AND THE CANTON,
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FOREIGN NAVAL FORCES PREPARING
FOR EVENTUALITIES,
Sun Yat-sen has submitted to the Consular Bady in Canton, for the informa tion of the Diplomatic Body in Peking, another communication regarding the Cus toms in Canton, stating that on the expiry on the 19th. instantg of the fourteen day noties given to the Diplomatie Body, he In a speech the Minister for Defence, intends requesting the Canton Commis Mr. Bowden, said he hoped the Britishioner. of Customs to hand over the elections would not interfere with the
inblishment of the Singapore base, or local Customs revenue, adding that he will postponement of the work. Probably it! would mean the reconstruction of the not resort to force if the request is resisted. whole naval scheme of Jefence of by the Customs, Australia.
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SYDNEY, December 18th.
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DEBT TO US.
Meanwhile, foreign waval forces are entinuing preparations to deal with the situation in the event of Dr. Sau Faten carrying out his threat Four American destroyers have arrived at Canton with marines on board, while a British gunboat NEW YORK, December 10th. The deposit of nearly a hundred million which went to Hongkong for that purpose dollars of Liberty Bonds, covering the has now turned with British marines. next British war, drbt instalment favourably commented upon in a leader The vessels are anchored near the Customs in the New York Herald, which tributes Station." British pride, honour and courage in pay-look ing the debt although staggering, under (er covRTESY OF huge taxation and struggling with an unemployment problem.
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CALCUTTA, December 18th. "The Governor, Lord Lytton's, action in calling on Mr. Das to form a Government is severely criticised by the newspaper
BOMBAT, December 16th. Statesmen as a defiance of the constitution: The committer appointed, following the Delhi Congress, to determine the feasibi- aid usages of commonsense and faility of encouraging Indian goods and Je vis Mr. Das is an avowed ecamy of boycotting British Empire goods, has issand a report stating that all British -the British administration, and the invita Empire commodities cannot he boycotted tim may be a deathblow to the constitu. immediately, but should he done gradu-
ally, excepting articles “necessary tional party. The newspaper „urita Mazur health, education and certain industries.
GRATANCIA December 16th. "Patrika says Lord Tatton has taken the.
The committee is of the opinioo that a Twenty-seven fazalitics occurred in, an complete boycott of Empire piece gods earthquake which, destroyed the artillery | indy" constitutional course, but is working is possible, also leather goods, cycles, barracks and the principal church, nad motor-cars, glassware and cutlery; and damaged almost every house in the town to transfer responsibility for the wrecking the importation of liquors, tobacco and of Tulcan. A vast region of Colombia is of the constitutiou from bis own to Swarn other lusuries could be immediately affected, and many small towns have been Jist shoulders. The newspaper. Bengale house propaganda by village boycott
stopped. The committee recommends destroyed. says Lord Lytton has entirely changed the committees. brientation of British, ruhs in India on laid the foundation of England'- Empire here on a very stable basis,
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ELEVATION OF NAVAL GÜN TURRETS.
COMMENTS ON U.S. NAVY DEPART MENT'S PROPOSALS.
JOSTON, December 10th.
A feeling has recently been gaining ground in Great Britain that the Ameri
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BOGOTA, December 16th. Earthquakes "are continuing, though milder. Only fragmentary information is available at present owing to the inter muption of communications,
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ean Navy Department's proposal to de- BID FOR HONGKONG BUNKERING
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MIDNIGHT MANDATES,
PERINO, December 18th. The following renndates were fisued midnight :-*
alleged to have been usd for the manufne
tae of false banknotes,
much carlier accomplishment, "and"); am absolutely confident of success," Sei Sir Robert Ho Tung expressed himself in an Interview with a representative of the Hankow Post,
The Eress representative inquired how
Chief Revenue Offer G. Watt raided 114, Portland Street, for the purpose of discovering opium on September 9th Sir Robert was hopeful of success when Instead, he found a forgery plant together unification could only be gained through the superstaichuns giving up their present with a lot of made and half-made notes lucrative posts. It was a case Yu Eu of the Provincini Bank of Kwangtung | Mao Pi" (usking the tiger to give over and also complete and incomplete Siamese hits skin) and would these military men
consent to such an acs! Treasury Notes,
The Attorney General (the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp) conducted the case for the
by Mr. Campbell Prosser,-instructed - Mr Crown, and the prisoners were defendest A. E. Hall.
The Jury was empanelled as follows; Mears. M.. A. J. Senrle (foreman), R. M. Smith, F. W. Ford, B. C. Chatterton, II. Q. Holt, Pang Punsang and L. G. Rosario
Sir Robert was of the opinion" that not all of them were self-seekers. He point- ed out the weight of popular opinion. He
had set himself and saw that they could not be surmounted in short period. recognised the limeuities of the task he
In fact he set himself two years to accomplish his aims and in the time he was certain, pable opinion, if nothing else, would furoo ill recalcitrants to work He instanced for a mutual agreement. the widespread support given to his schone by such important bodies as the Chambers of Commerce, Bankers Asso The Attorney General stated that there ciations, and various guilds and educ
the provinces, were no fewer than 74 exhibits, and that tional associations in the case would have to be gone into with Endorsement, had also come from high a great amount of detail. three charges of lawful possessioner has had been accomplished in the
There were officials.
In proof of this one had only to con-
against the man any two against the three months during which he had been woman. The first charge related to two working on his scheme. Lu Yung Hsiang copper plates, the seconil to certain materi. of Chekiang had sent him a very warm
letter and Tuan Chi Jui-had also accept- al for making Siamese Treasury noted his invitation. Others who had sent the third to 09 picers of paper, the fourth in their acceptance of the scheme wore to three copper plates and the fifth to 850 Chang Tso Lin, the war lord of Mukden, Siamese notes. This extensive forgery plant Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the lender in the South, the Attorney General said, was discover ex-President Li Yaan Bung, Generals ed by Revenue Officer Watt, and it would Chi Shi Yuan of Nanking Cheng-Sz be proved that the woman had lived on Chi of Shaatung, Tang Chi Yes of the premises since the beginning of this Chinese Year and that the man, had lived Yunnan, Liu Shen Si of Kweichos, Shen there for over six months. They occupied Hung Ying, Tsai Cheng Shun, of Kiangsi. different cubicles, but certain aricles Sun Chuan Fang of Fukien, Shino Yao making up the plant were found in both Nan of Hupch and there were others. When Mr. Watt visited the premises, ha Wu Fei Fu had held that the the was was let in by the woman, and as he not ripe for the conference but he was entered he heard the noise of a belt being agreeable for, one thing and had-consent. drawn inside the cubicle cerupied by the cal to communicate with Sir Robert when man. The "door was then opened and the be considered, the situation had ripened mar came out, which showed that he had so that a conference would meet with previously halted himself in-a natural success. net for anyone engaged in unlawful work. As 45 Revenue Officer Watt discover-Sir Robert also pointed out that China.
scorn Fat ADVANCEMENT.
vd the plant, he informed the police and
was by far a bigger country that the the case was taken over by Inspecia T-To abolish the Currency Bureau Murphy, who made a thorough investiga average person was Fuclined to Picture and to instruct the Finance Minister tion." There were lithographic stones, it. There was scope for advancement on to carry on the work which the Bureau rollers, quantity of expensive paper other lines besides military and when hitherto performed.
copper plates, calluloid, nates with in this was propagated it would also help IT-Instructing the authorities presions on them; and all the paraphern towards an agreement.
Public opinion in China was slow to present further exhibition" of any realin of a forgery plant. When later Taxation of official discipline, which ra charged at the Police Station, the first move, but once it gained headway, no- ently has been blot on the public prisoner said that the notes and every thing would stop it. At present the services, adding that the police must be thing else had been left behind by a man leaders in the country did not know much callet in in such contingencies. (This named Pun Tak-chee who had given him about him and therefore were naturally veters to Grarral Chow Fu Kah's visit to (prisoner) $0 to look after the place, rather suspicious. One militarist had i
thereby suggesting that he was only the Finance Ministry yesterday),
fact spent two months in making en- caretaker. The woman denied all know-quiries about him but when he had sitiy. FII-Expressing approval of Wang leige of the articles. In her cubicle had hed himself, he, Sir Robert, had been Kel Ming's schema, regarding copper heen found a jar of rice, and hidden. given his whole hearted support. They notes, which the Ministry of Finance der the rice were two packages of forged | only way to gain the peaceful re-unifies- "has been instructed to carry out forth Siamese Treasury Not
tion of Ching was by gaining the mutual Evidence was then called and the case collaboration of all and Sir Robert was
with.
مریم
IV-Approving Heneh Tu Pi's report regarding the copper notes scandal, the details of which must be submitted tá
as later adjourned until this morning.
the Judicial Court for its consideration SERIOUS BRIBERY CHARGE ASSAULT ON FINANCE MINISTER ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO BRIBE A
PERING, December 16th.
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SANITARY BOARD INSPECTOR."
CHINESE BROKER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL,
determined to leave no way untried till; this was gained."
Asked whether he would go up to: Peking after leaving Hankow. Sir Robert replied that he thought President Tano Kun was favourable to his scheme but he was not going to visit the capital till he was invited BERLIN, December 16th.
A statement as to the output of For The Ministry of Finance held a mért
From Hankow he would return Germany's obduracy not to admit the
Shanghai which was the natural centre, sions. Commentators reegll that a pre-misan coal, evidently inspired by the ing this morning to decide what action
and would talk over matters with lis legality of the Rahr occupation, which in vious proposal along these lines was Japanese Government, says the Japan to take in order to expres disapproval of
barred by the late ex-President Harding Chronicle is being circulated.
It states likely to be the most delicate point in the on the ground that they might be con- that in 1598 the Japanese Government Chow Yu Kr's behaviour.
At the Magistracy, yesterday after-supporters there. He might then festa pegotiations How proceeding at Paris, strued as an infringement of the Wash-officially surveyed the Fortosan coalfields
The meeting" resolved that the staff, Chinese broker was charged with matters till the spring and would return offering a bribe of six bottles of brandy for a while to Hongkong. He did not ington decisions;
Their average annual output was 100,000 was voiced by "Herr Stresenning when
hoped to accomplish by the Round Table tops from then until 19, when it in should go on strike unless the President and two boxes of cigars to Inspector Fish to give publicity just yet to all he
With the suitably punished Chow Yu Keh.
Brewer of the Sanitary Department. addressing the Berlin Newspaper Asso-
creased to about 300,000 tons.
For the prosecution it was stated that Conference, as, if any part misfired, there giation. He declared that the task of the
defendant called on Inspector Brewer at on the morning of the 19th inst. the would be more harm than good done
THE TRIF TO LOYANG. Speaking of his recent trip to Loyang, le was wanted for. Inspector Brewer Sir Robert was high in his.commendation told him he was wanted to attend Court of the reception he had received from Wu
European War demand for coal became se President Tsan Kun has ordered rent that a considerable amount of General La Chin, Chief of the Military
Committer of Enquiry into Gertaany's barred from availing themselves of pos Japanem capital was invested in the fields Council, to inquire into the circumstances his offices at West Point and asked what
taputeity would he hopeless useless the position be cleared up in the Rhine. land and Ruhr.
The best means of bringing back German capital was to restore safety and peace and to guarantee Germany's development, which was impos sible as long as she was unable to show authority in her own territory.
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BERLIN, December 18th: The German representative has handed a Note to the Reparations Commission requesting a declaration in principle that priority over reparations obligations would
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The product from the Shinkyakitei.
The Timer, in a leader, points out that the wording of the Treaty is not precise Nobody desires frrah competition in naval armaments, but countries cannot be de sible scientific or technical developments and modern methods adopted of which non-signatories of the Treaty
seans, which was sent to the Kure Naval of Chow Yu Keh's alleged assault," would be free to make the fullest use. The Times therefore suggests that the Arsenal, was proved and graded as second British and Japanese Naval Attaches at quality for use on battleships, whilst dust ASHES OF MURDERED SOCIALIST Washington, together with the other passed the successary tests as third quality signatories of the Treaty, should meet and was recommended for factory use. and frankly discuss the permissibility of
progressed the alterations America proposes.
TRADE IN PHEASANT PLUMAGE
RESTRICTIONS ANNOUNCED
LONDON, December 16th. The Board of Trade announces that from January 1st, the importation of the plumage of Japanese and copper phea sants will not be permitted without a
licence.
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MOTOR ACCIDENT.
be granted for three years credit up to M. CLEMENCEAU INJURED IN Seventy million dollars for the purchase of wheat and fals, declaring that foreign crodite for the purchase of approximately million and a half tons of wheat and a monthly supply of ten thousand tons of fat are indispensable, and negotiations have shown they are chtainable if priority be granted. FRANCE
eye the industry has
exports in 1912 amounting to 1,311,073 tons, against 285,500 tons in 1912 When export trade commenced it Was confined to Hongkong, Canton and Amor,
**STOLEN
A TOKYO SENSATION.
Toxro, December 19th. Tlie'nshes of the body of the Socialist
In 1919 Shanghai, Manila and Singapore Osugi, who was murdered by Captain became customers. In 1921 Hongkong and Amakusa," of the Gendarmery, were stolen Canton alone took over 430,000 tons, whilst
proper,
In spite of numerous police and a hun- red sympathisers around the house, the thieves succeeded in getting off with their Ertion booty in a motor-care-
of No. 310, Des Vany Road West, which of rooms apart specially for him and had Connection with a summons in respect Pei Fu. The Marshal had set a suite bad begr adjourned twice, Whilst the done all he could to make him comfort-- man was there Inspector, Brewer saw able. He had in fact introduced a ten, a woman coming into the office with item foreign menu for his own table in bundle in her arms and he was told it honour of Sir Robert.The Marshnt. was for him. He told the defendant to ordered bis day by iron rule. He went ko the stuff away otherwise he would out in the earliest hours of the morani K get into trouble. The defendant than left. when drilling to personally superintend Later Inspector Brewer found the brandy the training of his troops. He allotted and cigars in a corner of his roomt.
certain work to certain hours and even After the evidence had been taken the went so farns to allow himself only one, Magistrate ordered the defendant to be cigarette after meals. Notwithstanding committed for trial.
THE SUNING" PIRACY.
All this, he was kindness itself to his guest, and Sir Robert was sure that no one could have received more omsidera- tion, and he is certain that the Marshal's friendship has been gained."
over 200,000 tons were shipped to Japan from the room where they were lying- Coul in Formosa is estimated at in-state just prior to the funeral, which 990,000,000 tons, 400,000,000 tons of which was set for this afternoon, is mineable; thus with the output increased! to 2,000,000 tons per annum (the figure anticipated) supplies will last 230 year whilst other untapped resources are known to exist. The mines are only two to te
SUSPECTS DETAINED. miles from a port. grading machine capable of dealing with 1.000 tons daily The Socialists assert that the outrage Two men were arrested on Friday SHOOTING ACCIDENT has been installed close to the port of was committed by anti-Socialists seeking night, on suspicion of having been con Keelung Koelang is being modernised to to prevent honour bring done to a dead cerred in the piracy of the 8.5. Suaving SERGEANT HALLAM INJURED permit of more vessels being able to load, comrade. Prior to the procession to the some months ago when that vessel was Al quay exclusively for coal hauling cemetery, the ashes were lying in a room on a voyage between Hongkong and
Sergt. H. W. Hallam, of the Police PARIS, December 16th. under construction. This will be capable at the headquarters of the organisation, Shanghai, valuable, loot being taken by Force whilst shooting out at Ping Shan, M. Olémenceau's car on the St. Germain of handling 800,000 tons a year, which can and sympathisers were being admitted in a party of pirates who took the ship by in the New Territories on Saturday, was roul collided with another. All the win. be increased to 1.000.000 tons when the rail groups for the purpose of paying they surprise
accidentally shot by his coolic, with a dows of the ex-Premier's car were smash way is improved. The Keelung bunkering respects. Three men entered, and a noise Inquiries followed detention of these sporting rife, whilst crossing a stream ed and Mr. Clemenceau was injured by trade has grown from 400 tons in 1918 to the flying glass and sent to hospital with 24.000 teas in 1920, and 13,000 tons in 1922 attracted the attention of the doorkeeper. two men and it is stated that a large sum When examined in hospital, it was found that a number of pellets had entered his box bid for thee of the men, who carried the box under of money was found, in their house head. These were stitched, and his candi Hongkong buskering trade,
his arm and a pistol in his hand, rushed man and a woman were charged be- right side and arm. His condition is not tion is not serious.
to shout
out 200,000 tons annually. At present out hoog, until the motor car was Cochin-China dagger. Another was alleg detained in hospital for more than a all Japanese privately-owned vessels in the
ed to have had two rounds of ammunition fortnight. Sergt. Hallam was on what South Beas trade coal at Keelung on home. word voyages, and in 1922 the Tova Kiser
Before effective interference was pos while third, faced a charge of posses is described as the Lix Tak C's bund, when he handed over the rife to the discuss any questions with the German LORD WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE Kaisha Line commenced coaling there. A sible, the car dashed off and the culprite sios of some opium.
Detective, Inspector Pincet asked for servant. Somehow the trigger was a0= representatives, but reserves the right to
it only requires about half a day to escaped.
put act in oonoort with the other. Allien where-
Loknow, December 18th into Koelung, and first-grade coal can be
The funeral proceeded, the photograph a week's formal remand and this was cidentally pulled and Sergt. Hallam funnit ver necessary and also points out the use. The death nccurred of Lord Willoughby procured at T14 (25%) por fon, as against of the deceased Socialist being used in granted. In reply to His Worship, the himself shot. The coolie ran away and lessness of may discussion likely to derogate de Broke, at the age of 55 The title the same quality in Hongkong at Ystead of the ashen
inspector said that a committal would be the sergeant had to make his way, wa the power of the Reparations Commleston (Baron) goes back to the year 1419. His (405), a.saving of Y6 (128.) per ton, is The affair erented intense excitement. asked for on the arms charges,
sided, to the Ping Shan Elation, aut and other Allied organistions, or Lead hair is his son, the Hon. John Verasy, effected. It is expected that the handling The police are now searching for tha MrR EA Webster defended the mile away. There, he was attended towards the revision of the Treaty,in
quay will be completed by the and of 3024 thierer,
women and two of the men,
and was then taken to hospital,
MAINTAINS A FIRM wounds on the tip of the nose and fore. It is intended to make which amounts out ebooting. The box was passed from one fore Mr. Hamilton with possession of a serious and he is not expected to be
ATTITUDE.
PARIS, December 16th."
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