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The Observatory report says:→ On the 28th at 11.50 a.m. the barometer has risen' on the China' coast, rapidly in the North. The depression has probably passed into the Sea of Japan, and a high pressure arca scems to be central over N. China. Gradients steep with very strong monsoon seating down the coast, and over the N. part of the China Sea. Forecast:-Strong N.F. winds; drizzling rain

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LONDON, February 25th A great American Iron and steel combiná- tion with a capital of eleven hundred million Dollars has been incorporated.

· KING EDWARD IN GERMANY, His Majesty the German Emperor met King Edward at Frankfort and accompanied him to Cronberg, whence they drove to the

GKONG | chateau of the Empress Frederick. ay been FROAD premises & Co.)

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ILLNESS OF THE EMPRESS FREDERICK.

The Empress Frederick is admittedly suf- fering from internal cancer, but may live for

months

ing commenced yesterday,

A BRUTAL, murder is reported, in our Canton correspondents' letter, where a man supposed to have a large sum of money on his person was sawn in two by robbers.

WE would remind our readers that the Amateur Riding Competition takes place this evening at the Circus, when, as several competitors are down to ride, there should be an interesting performance.

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As will be seen in our advertisement columns, A. Bratt, H.M.S. Centurion, ossers to meet any man in the Army or Navy or U.S. Navy, in a Boxing Contest. Particulars given in the advertisement,

MESSRS, Haghes "and Hough announce their Annual Sale of Race Ponies on Wednesday, the 6th prox, opposite the City Hall. Upwards of fifty ponies are to be offered for sale. Entries will be received until Noon on the day of the

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THE RACES.

Stewards -His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Edward II. Seymour, K.C.B. His Excellency Major-General W. J. Gascoigne, C.H.D.; Com- modore Francis Powell, R. C.B.; Colonel The O'Gorman, c.a.o.; Major Kettlewell, aand 8.1. ; A. Habington, Esq.; the Hon. C. P. Chater, C...G.; D. Gillies, Esq.; The Blon. R. M. Gray: M. Grote, Esq. Sie Thomas Jackson, Kt, ; the Hon. J. J. Keswick; J. H. Lewis, Esq.; the Hon. F. H. May, C.;and E, W. Rutter, Esq. Clerks of the Scale.-). H. Lewis, Esq., and

E. W Ritter, Esq.

Judge The Hon. C. Chater, C.M.G. Assistant Judge-The Hoa, F. H. May,cm.G. Starter 3—M. Grote, Esq.

and Starter ---Lieut. Luttrell, R.N. Handicapper:-Colonel TheO'Gorman, C.S.O, Hon. Treasurer :-). C. Peter, Esq. Clerk of the Course :-T. F. Hough, Esq. Owing to a protest which was lodged by Mr. G. H. Pouts against "Bulbul" being declared the winner of the Professional Cup yesterday, a meeting was held to bear the protest and we were unable to publish either the result of the meeting or the last race.

Mr. Putts claimed a foul against Bulbul, owned by Mr. J. H. Lewis, and after a meeting which lasted considerably over an hour, the stewards upheld the protest and the race was, awarded to "Forest King." Mr. W. W. Cox rode King and Mr. Johnson was the Jacker for Bulbul.

We could not see exactly where the foul took place, but by our yesterday's report it will be sech that Bulbul “challenged Forest" immed ately on entering the straight for home, and Balbut won by a length. We think it was round the bend into the straight for the last tiose,

After this lengthy meeting the next race, the Gymkhana Stakes, was proceeded with,

The delay had damped the ardour of most of the spectators, but renewed spirit was got up The GYMKULANA STAKES, value $200;presented

when at last the bell rang.

by the Gymkhana Committee, added to a sweepstakes of $5 each; for Subscription" Waler Griffins of this season, 1900-1901; all winners and previous non-starters excluded; winner to receive 70 per cent.; second 20 per cent.; third 19 per cent; weight for inches as per scale; one mile.

Mr. John Peel's br. Ileene, rost told............ Mr. Gresson

Mr. Dart Buck's b. Groxton, 1051 100........

Mr. Crawford z

Mr. Hill's br. Bullseye, rost to Mr. Walwyn 3 Mr. Ellis Kelly's r. Alaric, tost fol........

Mr. Oswald's b. Scintillant, rost rom

Mr. A. Babington's b. Sundowner, lost 13

Mr. Brutton o

Mr. P. A. Cox o

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Mr. Johnson o

An even start was made in the order of Ileene, Croston, Bullseye.. Sundowper did not start, although it had been heavily backed. Round by the Bridge the order was the same Then followed Scintillant and Alaric. To the with eene increasing her lead by a length. Black Rock the order was identical. Alaric went fourth on the Rock and Scintillant was Ieft behind. Round by the village Teene was in front of Croxton and five lengths away came Bullseye. flectie entered the straight four lengths in front of Croxton, who, however, challenged fleene on the outside and came up fast. lleene raced past the post followed six lengths behind. Scintillant came three lengths ahead of Croxton, and Bullseye up scores of lengths behind the winner. Time, 1.59 min.

TO-NIGHT, is the first series of the Boxing Championship Tournament at the Theatre Royal. The management note' that, owing to the long list of items, business will start at 8 pan. sharp, in order to get through the first series. For full particulars see the programmes. IN the report on the trade of Nagasaki for 1899, by Mr. Consul Longford, published in the

THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY. Diplomatic and Consular Reports at the To-day opened with mist and rain, and de- Foreign Office, during last December, will be pressing conditions of weather generally, but it found much valuable and interesting informa-brightened up considerably towards noon, and tion concerning the sugar export trade from hopes were citertained for another fine after-

noon for the Races. Hongkong to Japan, especially in view of the

There are few things more dismal than racing on a wet day, and the proposed tax on sugar imported there.

sky was anxiously scanned by most people on sporting bent. THE Upper House will be required at an early date to discuss two petitions relating to the language problem, says the Kokumin Shimbun of the 16th inst. One, advocates maintaining the study of the Chinese language in its integrity;. the other advocates the unification of the written and the spoken languages. The compilers of the second petition, acting consistently with their profession of faith, have drafted the document in the colloquial language..

CANTON NOTES.

HOLIDAY WEATHER, (From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, February 27th. The Chinese are jubilant over the fine weR- ther for the New Year holidays. Usually the weather is wet and cold at the beginning of the Chinese year. This year the weather has been all that could be desired and the Chinese have taken full advantage of it. During the past three or four days the Fati flower gardens have been thronged with sight-seers and pleasure seekers. All seen happy and intent on having a good time. The shops have nearly all resumed business and the city is rapidly losing its holiday appearance.

FALL IN PRICES.

Just before the New Year there was a very unexpected fall in the price of building materials. At that time it was supposed that the dealers were lowering prices in order to reduce the stock on hand and secure money for payment of debts Howeyer, the New Year has opened with the reduced prices, and with the prospect that the lower prices will continue.

CLAN FIGHT.

The programme of music by the band of the R.W.F. was:-March A Frangesa (Costa) Over ture Zampa (Herold) Valse Eugene Onlguin (Tschackowski) Barn dance Go Eung (Can) Selection Messenger Boy (Caryll) Polka Minuet (Waldieufel)

There was only.a.very meagre attendance on this, the third day, the morning, having opened dull and grey, and a thin rain was falling all the morning. The turf was in very soft condi- tion and got very much gut up after the first few races.

H. E. Major General Gascoigne (Command- ing the troops) was again in attendance, though

the booths and stands were not well filled. The CHINESE CLUB CUP, presented; second to receive half the entrance fees; third Sa5; for Subscription Waler Griffins of this season, 1900-1901; handicap; previous non-starters to carry top weight; entrance $5. One mile. Mr. David's ch. Loyalist, jost 12b Mr. Moller 1 Mr. Wheelrut's br. The Giraffe, lost 6lb ......

Mr. Cumming 2 Mr. Hart Buck's b Croxion, tost 6............ Mr. Cmwford

Mr. Walwyno

Mr. Gresson.c Mr. Ray's i.g. Blue Gum, 1st 7b... Mr. May

Mr. J. H. Lewis' br. Innocent, rost rað

Mr. John Peel's b. Dingo, 11st 5

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The weather impproved as the afternoon. weat on and the sun, which appeared at inter- vals, did a lot of god to the turf, which had heen trampled into a kind of bog during the mornings rain..

Going round the village Doctor, was under the whip and Set came first, Set entered the straight with a two lengths lead, and Tarantule was last by twelve lengths: Coming up the straight Set maintained the lead and the Doctor was under the whip. Set won by five.

A meeting of the stewards to reconsider lengths and Tarantula was last hy twelve their decision to the "Forest King" and "Bul lengths. Winning Time, 2.48 min..

bul" was held just before the Waler's Champ- The CHALLENGE CUP, presented; for China | ion Stakes but they declined to reconsider their ponies; to be won two years consecutively decision, in which "Forest King" was awarded by a pony or ponies the bond fide property the race for the Professional Cup, against of the same owner; winner to receive 70 per

Bulbul, for a foul, cent.; second 20 per cent. ; third 10 per cent. of the entrance fees; weight for inches as per scale; entrance (forced) $5. One Mile and Three Quarters.

| Mr. Dryasdust's g. Sinbad, fost ob

Mr. Crawford t Mr. Buxey's g. Rose de France, rest ralb

Mr. Gresson 2 Mr. J. H. Lewis' ch. Buibul, tost 12lb

Mr. Walwyn 3 Mr. David's g. Strategist, 11st 7 Mr. Moller, ö The four got away at the first attempt and Bulbul was two lengths behind the others. | Passing the Bridge for the first time the order was Strategist, Sinbad, Rose, Bulbul. At the back stretch Strategist and Sinbad were five lengths ahead of Bulbul and Rose was last The same order was maintained at the Black Rock, the leaders, Sinbad and Strategist how aver, having increased their lead to seven lengths. Entering the straight for the first time Sinbad took the lead from Strategist and Bulbul was third four lengths behind and Rose still further two lengths behind and last. Passing the stand for the first time the two leaders were tour longths ahead of Bulbul and Rose two lengths behind Bulbul. At the Bridge second time Bulbul closed on Strategist and pas; place. At the mile and a half post Sinbad was nad him going round the bend and took second

five lengths ahead of Dulbul and Rose two behind Bulbul. Strategist was left behind. At the Black Rock Rose gat even with Bulbul and passed him going down the hill. Strategist was five lengths behind Sinbad and was out of it, but pulling up. At the village Sinbad had lead of six lengths from Rose, Bulbul drop- ping out, and was six lengths behind Rose, Entering the straight Rose challenged Sinbad and both were hard ridden. Sinbad finished

The LADIES' PURSE, for walers subscribed for five lengths ahead of Rose and Bulbul to lengths more behind. Time 401.

as Derby or Subscription Griffins ; handicap; previous non-starters to carry top weight entrance $5. Once round.

Mr. Hammonia's b. Donner, rost to..........

Mr. Gresson. I

Mr. Walwyn. 2

Mr. J. H. Lewis' b. Arrogant, rost 3lb........ Mr. David's ch. Unionist, lost izb

Mr. Moller. 3 Mr. David's b. Colonist, 1st 10 Mr. May, o Mr. Buxey's b. Imperial Rose, 1est .....

Mr. P. A. Cox, o Arrogant took the lead from a fair,start and Unionist was left behind. At the Bridge the order was Arrogant, Imperial Rose, Donner, Colonist, Unionist. At the back stretch Arrogant was leading by three lengths from Rose with Donner a length and a half behind Rose. Six lengths behind was Colonist and four more Unidhist, Arrogant kept the lead up the Black Rock Rock Donner took second place and Unionist and Donner closed up with Rose. Down the

came fourth. At the village the order was Arrogant, Donner, Unionist, Rose, Colonist. Arrogant entered the straight leading from Donner by a length and a half. Unionist was third. Donner challenged Arrogant at the dis tance post. A dingdong rice ensued and Donner passed the winning post balf a head in front of Arrogant with Unionist third. It was a very good race down the straight. Time 1.50-1.5th min.

The WALER CHAMPION STAKES, with $750 added; for Walers, winners only; a forced entry entrance $20; winners of two races $30; of three or more races $50; weight for inches as por scale. One mile.

Mr. Daries' Glary, 113 5b Mr. W. W. Cox. I Mr. Jay's Rheingold, rost 7th Mr. P. A. Cox. 2 Mr. David's Loyalist, tost r3b Mr. Moller. 3 Mr. Hammonia's Donner, test rald

Mr. Gresson, o Only four horses entered for this race. From an even start Glory took the lead, followed by Rheingold, Loyalist, and Donner. The order was maintained round the village. Up to the Black Rack: Rheingold gained on Glory. Down the Rock there were three lengths between them. They entered the straight in the same order and Donner took third place for a time. Glory came past the winning post followed by Rheingold six lengths away and Loyalist and Donner together twelve lengths behind. The winners time 20 min. The CONSOLATION STAKES, a Sweepstakes of $5 each with $250 added; second to receive Stoo; third $50; for henten China, ponies at this meeting; weight for inches as per scale. Once Round,

Mr. Hart Bick's g. Esperance, rost 6 Mr. Dryasdust's d. Tit Bits, 1ost g

Mr. Crawford 1

Mr. P. A. Cox Mr. G. H. Potts' g. Interrogation, 11st 4lb...

Mr. W. W. Cox 3 Mr. David's blk, St. Andrew, 11st 1

Mr. Moller o

Mtr. Derick's g. Tube Rose, 11st 4D............

Mr. Cumming o

Mr. Kingston's ch. Polka, ist rib Mr. Brutton o Mr. Nauticus' g. Sunshine, tost rab Mr. May o

From a good start St. Andrew, took the lead

Sunshine and Polka. At the back stretch Tit and the others got off in a bunch. Round to the Bridge Tit Bits took the lend followed by hits was still first with Sunshine second and Interrogation third. Sunshine took a slight lead going up the Black Rock and Interroga. tion was third, TubeRose and Esperance and Polka behind. Going round by the village Titbits and interrogation raced for place. Round the bend Titbits still held the lead. On entering the straight Esperance came up on the out- side, and took the lead down the straight and won bands down. Titbits was second with Interrogation third. Time 2.0-2.5th in. The CHAMPION STAKES, with $750 added; for Chiua ponies, winners at this meeting only; a forced entry; entrance $20; winner of two races $30'; of three or more $50; weight for inches as per scale. Oneile and a Quarter, Mr. Dryasdust's g. Sinbad, rost gh

Mr. Crawford 1 Mr. John Peel's Set. 1 1st 7lb...... Mr. Gresson 2 Mr. Buxey's g. New Rose, 1st 1lb Mr. Moller 3 Mr. G. H. Potts' br. Forest King, 11st 4lb...

Mr. W. W. Cox o

Mr. Mansfield's w. Ace of Hearts, 17st 1....

Mr. Walwyn o

Mr. G. H. Potts b. Desert King, 10st 12...

Mr. P. A. Cox o From an even start Sinbad took the lead and Ace of Hearts was second. Sinbad led by two lengths and Set and the two Kings followed together. At the back stretch Sinbad kept the. lead and the order of the others was Set, De sert King, Forest King, New Rose and Ace. On An interesting presentation then took place the Rock Set was second and New Rose third, on the Grand Sand. Miss Hartigan presented Round by the village Sinbad maintained the the winner, Mr. Cresson with a handsome bou-load and next ware Set, New Rose, the two quet, and a hearty cheer was given for the win lengths from Set and New Rose was a Kings, Sinbad entered the straight two ner of the Ladies' purse.

good third, Sinbad and Set were using the whip down the straight and New Rose was coming P. At the Winning post Sinbad pased first, Set four lengths Jehind and New Kose ten be hind the leader. Time 2.47-25th min. The NIL, DESPERANDUM STAKES, a Sweeps. takes of $5 each with $ros added; second to receive $50; third $25; for beaten subscrip tion Waler Griffins of this season, 1900-1901; handicap. Half a Mile.

After tiffin the sun made its appearance for a time and the rain held off. There was still a mist hanging over the ground and rain loomed imminent. The attendance showed signs of improvement in all directions as the day wore on and the centre of the field was lined with Chinese.

The "BLAKE" CHALLENGE CUP, presented by His Excellency Six fenry A. Blake, GC.M.G.; for Subscription Waler Griffins of this season, 1900-1901; to be won twice by Subscription Griffins the bond fide property of the same owner or owners; winner to receive 70 per cent, of the entrance fees; second 20 per cent.; third 10 per cent.; weight for inches as per scale; winner of the Valley Stakes and/or German Cup 9s extra, winners of any other races 5lbs, extra; penal ties accumulative up to glbs.; entrance fee $10. One Mile,

Mr. John Peel's br. fleent, 1st 1..........

Mr. Hart Buck's b. Croxton, 11st 2lb

Mr. Crawford 1'

Mr. Babington's b. Sundowner, rost zob......

Mr. May 2

Mr. Derick's b. Deep Bay, tost '6'b...

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Mr. Jay's b. Altgold, tost rabb......Mr. Moller 3 Mr. Bromox's L-g. Confederation, rost 12b...

Mr. Brutton o

Mr. Cumming o Mr. J. H. Lewis' skd. Blazer, rost 4.........

Mr. Walwyn o Mr. Gresson I

Mr. Oswald's b. Scintillant, tost 4............. Mr. Hammonia's bik. Baron, ust 4.

Mr. P. A. Cox. O Mr. P. A. Cox 2 Mr. Röy's i.-g Blue Gum, rost 7b Mr. Gedge o Mr. J, H.-Lewis' br. Innoceat, 12st ofb......... After bolts by Scintillant and Confeder ation a start was made at the fifth attempt and "Blazer and Scintillant got a slight lead. It was only half way round the course and at the bend near the village the order was 'Blazer, Altgold, Scintillant.. Down the straight Croxton camé up and a good scrambling race resulted in Croxton. First, Sundowner second and Altgald third. Time, 59.2-5th sees.

Mr. Walwyn 3

Mr. Ellis Kelly's ra. Alaric, rest solb.......

Mr. Cumming of

The PARSEE CUP, presented ;second to receive $50; third $25 for China ponies; weight for inches as per schle; wimers of one race at this meeting 3b extra; of two or more ranes 5b extra; placed ponies allowed 3; unplaced ponies allowed 6lb; non-starters excluded;

LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

SUPREME COURT.-

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

(Before His Honour Sir John Carrington, Kt, C.M.G4 (Chief Justice)..

February 27th,

LƯU SÁI CHO 2.T. H. KINGSLEY. Deacon and Hastings) appeared for the plaintiff,, Mr. J. J. Francis K. C. (instructed by Mesars. and Mr. E. H. Sharp (instructed by Mr. C. Ewens) for the defendunt.

·His Lordship reserved judgement in this case,

An even start was made, Heene took the lead followed by Baron, Innocent, and Alaric. Round by the Bridge fleene was two lengths in front of Innocent and Baron was a length and a half behind. At the back stretch a ३.

length and a half separated each horse. The order was inaintained up to the Rock. Down the Rock out of the bushes the order was the same, and there was an equal division between each. Alaric was eight lengths At the first attempt Loyalist got away within the rear. Entering the straight Innocence Bluegum second and Croxton third; Loyalist | challenged the' leader but could not get on led by four lengths with Croxton second before terms. Baron took second place and the finish- the Bridge. Passing the Bridge Loyalisting order was lleene, Baron. innocent, Alaric. maintained the lead from Croxton and Bluegum Time, 2.05 min. the latter being two lengths behind Croxton. The Giraffe came next. Up the Black Rock Loyalist was three lengths ahead of Croxton and Innocent took third place, six lengths, be- bind Croxton.. Down the Rock Loyalist was drawing away and, was five lengths ahead of Croxton and Giraffe was third. Loyalist. entrance $10. One mileag entered the straight with a lead of six lengths Mr. Buxey's g. New Rose, 1st Mr. Moller... 1 from Croxton with Giraffe third, Down the Mr. G. H. Potts b. Desert King, 11stb....... straight Giraffe came to second and Loyalist***

Mr. W. W. Cox z was eight lengths ahead. Loyalist cantered Mr. Marshall'sch Hope, rost 9 Mr. Crawford 3 past the stand with Giraffe, eight lengths be Mr. Derick's d. Sandstorm, 10st 12b.......... hind and Croxton next. Time, 2.p2 min.

Mr. Camming o The GRAND STAND STAKES, value $,1000 Mr. J. Lewis' chi. Bulbul, 1ost ......

There was a good audience at the Circus, last night, the Chinese being in attendance in. second to receive $200; third $50'; for China

Mr. P. A. Coxo large numbers and the boxes, being all taken.. ponies; winners of one race 3lbs exira; Mr. Mansfield's . Ace of Hearts, 1st 4th...

The programine was changed, and a long on winpers of two races 5 lbs extra; and of three re

Mr. Walwyn o and the encores and applause were hearty and A horrible case of murder has just been

or more races 7 lbs extra; non-winners at Nauticus g. Sunshine, tost ob Mr. May o frequent. All the items were well executed and reported from Lung. Shan in the Shan Tak-

this meeting allowed 4lbs; previous nop. Mr. Jolin Peel's g. Baluchi, 1st 4

a pleasant evening's entertainment was given, district. A man who had been doing business

starters to carry 12 stone ¡entrance $10. One

Mr. Cresson ö It was the benefit night to the Frezagonda in Lien Chau returned to Lung Shan to spend

Mile and a Quarter.

An even start was made. At the stand for Sisters and they contributed an extra turn in the New Year holidays. Somehow it was

the first time Sandstorm' took the lead sailor's attire. The musical tum by Chan,” noised abroad that he had been very successful Mr. Derick's br. The Doctor, 115 followed by Hope and Desen King The Weatherley was very well received and the in business and had brought a large sum of

Mr. Cumming 2 order was the same 'till up the rock when aerial bar act by the Eldrona Brothers was a money home with him. A day or two ago he

Mr. David's br. Tarantula, 11st...Mr, Moller 3 Desert King and Sandstorm maced for first treat. They performed some neat acts on the was kidnapped and $1,000.were demanded for From the start Doctor took the leat, with place Down the Rock there was a hard bars and showed great skill in their line, his release. The unfortunate man was told Tarantula second and Set last. Passing the racs between them and round the bend into To-night the following gentlemen compete in that in default of payment he would be sawo stand for the first time, all wère going easy, in the straight Now Rose, who had been riding the Amateur Riding contest, three times stand- asunder. He refused to pay and his kidnappers the order of Doctor, Set, Tarantula, four behind came up and on entering the straighting on horseback, round the ring : Shre deliberately quastered their victim.' It is to be | lengths between each. At the Bridge the order took first place along with Desert, King A Anjor Sir H. McMahon, Lieurs, E., Walwin, hoped that the villains may be arrested and was the same, Tarantula six lengths away. At good race resulted in a win for New Rose by H. Lloyd and, f. Ford, ILW.F, Mr. C. W. mon, but it is seldom that such horrible cruelty At the top of the Rack Set was a length behind geoupied the third place. Winners time, 2.14 ford, R.N., Mr. Hector Sanison, and Mr. Henry punished. Kidnapping is becoming very com- the back stretch Set was gaining on the Doctor. three lengths from Desert King and Hope Gregg Mr. J. Winston, R.N. Mr. S. Chelms

is resorted to in order to extort money the Doctor and Tarantula was ten more, min,

Dean, M.SEndymion

At Shek Wan in the Nam. Hoi, district there has been a clan fight which has resulted in the death of several persons.. It appears that an idol procession was in progress, and that the stronger clan cast, some reflection on the dis- play of the smaller clan. This was resented and a free fight ensued. Knives and revolvers werefused and many wounds and several deaths

were the result.

KIDNAPPING AND MURDER,

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Mr. John Peel's ch. Set, rast......Mr. Gresson 1

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