western part of the city, have petitioned the Viceroy to sand a number of the students to Japan to study. The peltion sets forth the advantages to be gained by such a course and points out the progress Japan has made in the last few years.
TIENTSIN DAY BY DAY.
(From Our Own Correspondent),
THE WEATHER.
TIENTSIN, December 8th. The weather has changed again and turned springlike and delightful. I feel it incumbent on me to explain this frequent recurrence to weather. but weather is the basis of our existence up here, and the fact of this gentle change may mean thousands of dollars saved to our little community. If you notice, narra tives of arctic exploration abound in "weather,”. and for the same reason-as every change of
wind represents issues of vital importance-and so with us, a sudden variation to the north and sufficient vehemence might, in the course of twelve hours, imprison a dozen vessels at the Bar, defraud the London market of a dozen" shipments for which arrangements may be already well advanced, deprive a storekeeper of all his Christmas stock and upset the cal culations of housekeepers expecting their las parcels of stores from home.
There is at least one Indy's winter outfit on the Ber now, someone else's furniture, and a third person's provisions; but if the weather remains like this for a week all may be safely What wonder then that we watch landed. winds and temperatures with a monotonous, self-concentrated, small-mindedness!
THE COURT.
Just as I anticipated, the Court has already discovered some good and sufficient reason for not starting on the 14th, in spite of the Edict of assurance recently issued. No particular reason is stated, but rumour has it that the Empress was by no means keen on the point and bid Prince Ching go back to Peking first, in the spirit of "some day I will see about it."
EDUCATION.
An Edict was issued on the 5th in regard to the education matter which follows up the previous one on the same subject: We have received memorials from the Government Bureau and Board of Rights in regard to the establishment ofschools throughout the Empire, We consider the establishment of such school as proposed-schools intended to encourage and stimulate students-will enable the best to be selected from among them for. Government service, All the regulations suggested dre approved. That those who pass their examina- tions in the primary schools pass into the Intermediate schools, and the successful students there pass on to the colleges; and on receiving a certificate from the colleges let the best students be selected by the respective
Viceroys and Governors and sent on to the Peking University. There they will receive diplomas of second degrée tank and, on further examination, be admitted to third rank, and successful candidates at the subsequent Palace Examination will be entitled to hold office. All these regulations suggested by Yuan Shih K are most satisfactory,"
THE MANCHURIAN CONVENTION<
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1901.
was fired on by a party of Germans, whose officer he had just respectfully saluted; but luckily German shooting is not at_its_high- water mark just now, and none of some tes shots reached him. The Germans have been strictly' confined to barracks, until further orders, as they have "free" run of all settle. ments, whereas their quarter is out of bounds The
for our men.
+
It is to be feared however, that a very bad feeling will result from this and it would not be surprising if further trouble ensued. The German officer, being shot through the stomach, is not expected to live.
[From the official report of the affair, which we published yesterday, it will be seen that the German and British commanders are entirely at one on the subject, so there is not likely to be any further trouble. Ed. H.KT.]
HOCKEY...
The ladies have started hockey to-day, for the first time in Tientsin, and before the season is over we may expect a very fair team.
PASSENGERS BOOKED FOR
THE FAR EAST.
Per Messageries Maritimes steamer Laos, from Marseilles, Dec. 15.-To Shanghai: Mr. Yang Si Tcheng, Mr. Che Tseng,
Fer P. and O. steamer China, connecting with the steamer Purramatte, at Colombo, from London, Dec. 13.-To Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. J. Lorrie. From Marseilles, Dec, 20.- To Hongkong: Mr. Houston.
Per P. and D. steamer Bombay, from London, Dec. 14.-To Yokohama: Mr. and Miss Maw.
Per Messageries Maritimas steamer Calido. mien, annecting with the steamer Tonkin, at Colombo, from Marseilles, Nov. 24,-To Yoko- bama Mr. and Mrs. Nakai,
Per Messageries Maritimes steamer Tonkin, from Marseilles, Dec. 1.-To Yokohama: Mr. and Mrs. Stein.
**
Per P. and O. steamer Shanghai, from Lon- don, Nov. 16.-To Yokohama: Mr. J. M. Mait-
land. To Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. Clutterbuck.
Mrs. Williamson. To Hongkong: Mr. W. Dixon, Master K. Dixon, Mr. H. W. Merrill, Miss Dixon. To Manila: Messrs. A. Turner,
and G. F. Sinclair
Per P. and O. steamer Himalaya, connecting with the steamer Coromandel, at Colombo, from London, Nov. 19.-To Yokohama: Mis. and Miss McIssacs. To Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. W. McAustan, Mr. R. D. Ballantine, Mr. de Bratton Giolma, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lowe. To Hongkong: Mr. and Mrs. L. Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Williams, Miss Williams, Mr. F. R. Fleming, Mrs. Arbold-and-child Mrs. Lewis an 4 children, Mrs. Hamilton and 3 children, M. J.G. Kinnaird, Mr. A. G. Fletcher. From Gibraltar. To Hongkong: Mrs. Hayward and 2 children. From Marseilles.-To Shanghai: Mr. Murray, From Port Said.-To Shangbai: Mr. Levering.
Per Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Preussen, from Bremen, Nov. 27, and Southampton, Dec. Z-To China: Messrs. Frizell, Smith.
Heinrich, from Bremen, Nov. 13, and Per Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Prin Southampton, Nov. 18.-To Yokohama: Mr. G. Kowaki. To Shanghai: Mr and Mrs. Melver, Miss Butler and friends, Mr. and Mrs. According to a correspondent of the local fek Thompson, Mr. Blaikie, Dr. McPhun, Mr. Jeh, the Manchurian negotiations have been
Lester and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rudland and miready concluded, the result being that Man-child, Dr. and Mrs. Wilson and family Mr. and churia will be handed back by Russia in
Mrs. Conway, Misses Culverwell, Lloyd, Towle, January next. This is too obviously absurd to
Simpson, Harms, Wartmann, Dewar, Mr. and be credibly discussed. The Russian Admiral Mrs. Simpson and family, Mr. Gillmer, Mr. is now in Peking talking over matters with the and Mrs. Robertson, Messrs. Brackenbury, Russian Minister, and what has probably oc Richardson, Smith and friend, Mrs. Grenier curred is an agreement to let matters drop for and child, Miss Binstead, Mrs. Agassiz and the present--and meanwhile Russia takes firmer children, Mrs. Allen, Messrs. Wallace, Davies, Mrs. Lennox and 3 children, Mr. and Mrs. root in Manchurian soil.
Spinney, Mrs. Swan and child, Misses Tribe, H. Jenkins, Messrs. A. H. Budgson, Mason, Argento, Jennings, Mrs. Dowling and children. To Hongkong: Mr. Hickie, Mr. A. Rodger, Mr. W. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Capell, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Marshall, Miss Powell, Messra. T. Gibbs, Pearce, T. L. Richardson.
A. GOOD BAG,
The Germans went out for artillery practice in the country a few days ago, and the result was two Chinese and four mules-quick des- patch!
AN INDICATION!
One of the many indications of the Court's determination to return to Peking at all costs, at any sacrifice, and in the face of all warnings, is the despatch from Peking of no less than one thousand pieces of lacquer furniture for the Court's use Vory like returning, certainly When the unexpected has really happened, we are told the Empress Dowager will occupy the Ming Shao Palace, which is only as a rule occupied by monarchs in retirement. An in- ference drawn is that the Emperor is likely to be reinstated.
ICE.
A native junk laden with peanuts has been crushed by the ice in the Grand Canal already, and skating began last week.
THE AMOK.
December 9th. After a long spell of international harmony the fiend of discord has again broken loose,|| and this time our native troops are responsi ble for the initiative. A sepoy santry suddenly ran amok this afternoon, and without any particular rhyme or reason, as he is not known to have been drunk, he fired on and killed a comrade, later killing a second. He then appears to have gone towards the German quarters, for when a company of the 4th Punjab Infantry, hastily--summoned to capture bim reached the scene, they found him: shot dead near a German tent. The Germans, not waits ing to see what the Punjabis intended to do, opened fire on them, a compliment which the Pathans promptly returned, and a general fight ensued, the native regiment eventually retiring, As they were being outnumbered. The total loss was three Germans shot dead and one, an officer, mortally wounded three Punjabis killed, a native officer and several men wound. ed, but all are likely to recover, I think, though one has a nasty bayonet wound in the throat A messenger riding in hot haste, a sergeant, to the scene, with messages from headquarters,
GIRAULT: BRILLIANT VARIETY
Faria, London, Boston, New York, &es:
GAULT CONFECTIONERY Gum
SHIPPING GAZETTE.
In future the Telegraph shipping form sup- plied to Captains of vessels will contain a heading for notices of officers and engineers transferred or on leave, etc. Friends will much oblige by giving this information:---
October 'toth,
The officers of the s.s. Catherine Aptar are |-- Capt. S. H. Belson, chief officer A. Buchanan, and officer A. Gillan, 3rd officer R. W. Taylor, Purser W. J. Edwards, chief engineer P. S. Lawrie, and engineer T. T. Barrie, 3rd engineer W. Park, 4th engineer W. Mark
The officers of the 5.3. Yuen Sang are:-Capt. P. H. Rolfe, chief officer C. E. Meilson, 2nd
Auction.
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE
.BY.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Undersigned have been favoured with instructions to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION;"
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
PON)
SATURDAY NEXT,
the 28th December instant, at 11 A.M.
THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE CONSIGNMENT OF
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S JEWELLERY
Part of which was sold by Auction, on Saturday, the 14th instant.
A few lots will have an upset price marked at a very low figure which will be stated at the sale; with this¦¦exception the whole will be sold absolutely without reserve.
THE LOTS COMPRISE ——
Maus.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY).
PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.—SUBJECT TO ALTEKATION.
STEAMNA
WAKASA MARU
DESTINATIONS.
...
SAILING DATER
(MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT) FRIDAY, 27th -- Dec. at.
WEKI, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANO, Daylight.
Coloko and Pour Said Milem}
J. B. Macmillan.
IYO MARU*
..5.. G. Parsons
and YOKOHAMA,
DIAMOND, OPAL, and CORAL_NECKLACES, WATCHES, LADIES' LONG CHAINS, PENDANTS, BROOCHES, EAR RINGS, SLEEVE LINKS, RINGS SET with PRECIOUS STONES, SCARF PINS, &c., &c. Setting of English and Chinese Work- HIROSHIMA MARU, manship (the English settings being of Solid Gold, Hall marked 15 and 18 Carat).
ALSO
A Large and Choice. Selection of UNSET DIAMONDS of Perfect 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 has 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.
On View from Friday, the 27th instant.. TERMS:—As usual,
Hongkong, 23rd December, 1951.
LY
HUGHES, & HOUCH,
AUCTIONEERS,
₤14030
Hotels.
THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
QUEEN'S ROAD.
T. Murai.....................
KUMANO MARU
EW, Haswail
VICTORIA, B.C. and SEATTLE MONDAY, 30th Dec, ́at
UISIA, VIÀ SHANGHAI, MOJI, Kone
{KODE (DIRECT)
M
4-P.M.
TUESDAY: 31>1;Dec., at
Nuch,
(SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA) THURSDAY, and JRO., 1903,
MANILA, THURSDAY ISLAND, TOWNSVILLE and BRISBANE
DI 4.P.M.
Through Passenger Tickets and Hills of Lading issner for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europa, in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, and
Atlantic Steuniers..
For further Information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, e, apply alike Company's Local Branch Office at Prince's Building, ist Floor, Chater Road,
Hongkong, 21st December, 1901 NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
VIA
The most comfortable family Hotel in Hongkong.SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN,
EXCELLENT CUISINE, LOFTY ROOMS, CENTRALLY SITUATED,
TERMS MODERATE,
CIVILITY AND ATTENTION.
Hongkong, 7th December, 1901,
AND YOKOHAMA,
FOR VICTORIA, H.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.
Steamers.
A. S. MIHARA,
ORIENTAL
Mfanoger.
STEAN
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL: STEAK HAVIGATION COMPANY.
'STEAM FOR,
Captain. TRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA,
Ballings.
J. H. WAINWRIGHT, Manager.
[1339%
Victoria
GO TO THE
Olympia
Glanogla
Duke of Fife ... 3,821 J. S. Co...... Feb. 72
KOWLOON
J. H. DOWNS,
HOTEL,
Manager. KOWLOON. J. W. OSBORNE,
Proprietor.
THE BAY VIEW HOTEL Very best brands of Wines, Beers and Spirits only kept. Private dinners, a specialty.
10730)
Under entirely-new management:
METROPOLE
J. LACOCK. HOTEL
Convenient distance from town, delightful situation.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE, Intimations.
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO.
The Oldest and Largest International Life Insurance Company in the World,
Supervised by At Governments.
Actual new placed and paid for business for the year 1900 Dollars 232,388.255 Gold. The undenigned, having been appointed HONGKONG AGENT for this Company will be pleased to received proposals for Insurance. A note or a Telephone Message from those wishing an "up-to-date" policy will receive immediate attention. "
Hongkong, 17th December, 1901.'·
Telagraphic Addinus 1 MARINORE, Hongkong,
E. C.
HECTOR W.SAMPSON, Hongkong Hotel.
Cods Lted:
[13740
A 1 and 4 B C, 414 Edition.
WILKS &
MARINE ENGINEERS, SHIP CONTRACTORS
AND SURVEYORS.
Co.,
Collisions and Damages Surveyed for Insuranos Companion, Ships' osigna and Specifications Prepared. Office: 9. Queen's Road Central
Hongkong, th November, 1901,
WING CHEONG.
officer H. Herbert, 3rd oficer R. L. Shrelfell. DEALERS IN JEWELLERY, PEARLS, DIAMONDS, JADESTONEWARE,|
October 14th.
The officers of the 6.5. Pintakoja, Captain Parsons, are:-11l mate ). C. Keerkham, Lieut. R.N.R. and mate J. H. Galgrey, 3rd mate N. de Courcy Hardwick, 4th mate J. Wilkinson. 1st engineer A. Shaw, and engineer F. Spots wood, 3rd engineer R. Rigmer, 4th engineer P. Christle, 5th engineer F. McColgan,
October 19th.
The officers of the German steamer Marburg are:-Capt. E. Zachariae, rat officer C. Castan, and officer H. Merkus, 3rd officer E. Sauer land, chief engineer H. Roes, and engineer M. Boning, 3rd engineer H. Tähne, 4th engi- neer M. Harms.
November 1st.
Mr. Johnsen bas taken the place of Mr. Whittin, and engineer, of the as. Loongiang,, who is now on sick leave.
November 17th.
`CURIOS, SILKS, CARVED IVORYWARE, AND GRASSCLOTHS,
AND
GENERAL EXPORTERS.
No. 36, Queen's Road Central,
Next Door Mogers, Lane, Crawford ›› & - Co. Hongkong, 20th November, 1901.
LEVY HERMANOS.
¡IAMOND - MERCHANTS,
LERS AND WATCHMAKERS.
DIAMOND
"EASTMAN'S
JEWEL
J.
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL,
ROTISSERIE, Meals a la Gare,
•HOPS, STEARS,UNGSREIGN any time,
- katwaen 7.30 am, and 11 pm"> Monthly Tiain at Moderate Batas,
Mad Farmer,
"Proprietary, Hongkong, and September 1901.
KODAKS and FILMS. Sole Agents for "OMEGA" WATCHES. "OMEGA " is the best, "THREE YEARSHALL
guarantee given to every purchaser.
40 QUEEN'S ROAD,
Watson's Building;
The officers of the P. & O. 8.5. Tientsin | 924). aro-Capt. W. W. Cooke, chief officer P. S. Ram, and officer F. Hallam, 3rd officer F. H. CHS. J. GAUPP & CO. Ayres, 4th officer A. C. Landale.
· December 3rd.
The officers of the Garmen 2.3. Phra C. C Klao are:-Capt. T. A. Morris, chief officer T. V. Brisku, and officer H. Oldsen, chief engineer G. Kistel, and engineer P. Konnowski, 3rd engineer J, Beyer..
CONORE, JEWELLERS, SILVER
CHRONOMETER, WATCH, and CLOCK.
MEE CHEUNG, PHOTOGRAPHER TOP FLOOR (OF Ice Hopsz, ster fea Hoyre Road
SMITH'S and OPTICIANS. CHARTS and BOOKS. SAUNAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Sve in eposition, in his Now and Com Sale Agents for Louis Audemars' Watches modions Bremines to eclipse, as heretofore, awarded the highest Prizes at every Exhibition; ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED
and for Voigtländer and Sohn's Win the Colony or in any part ofché Far East,
GROUPS AND VIEWSAWANG CELEBRATED OPERA GLASSES, A GIRAULT CRYSTALLIZED
FRUITS, ROSE, MAROONS MARINE GLASSES and SPYGLASSEE. GLACES 'mort Splendid Assortment. 19574 Nos, $4 & 36, Queen's Road Cantial. [saistomaistai
G
3,502 J. Fanton...Dec. 27 2,837 Truebridge Jan. 11 ....3:750 W. Frakes... Feb. 7
ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN FORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON, (Through Bills of Lading isded for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULT, CONTINENTAL and American PORTs)
T
HE Steamship
"VALETTA,"
~HE attention of Passengers is directed to Captain A. G. Cubitt, R.N.R., carrying His The very cheap rates offered by this Line Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for to the PACIFIC COAST and to the INTERIOR BOMBAY, SATURDAY, the 2th January, and EASTERN CITIES of the UNITED STATER at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the
above Forts.
and to EUROPE.
HONGKONG TO LONDON LI Excellent accommodation. First-class Table.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France,
and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; uther Carga for London, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay without Trapshipment.
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4
DOCTOR and STEWARDESS carried Passengers to EUROPE may proceed by one of the first class ATUANTIC MAIL LINES.
HONGKONG TO NEW YORK £48 The Railroad travelling is second to none.. the day before salting. The Contents and the American Continent: two trans-continental Value of all Packages are required.
trains daily from TACOMA DINING CAR is
attached to rank-continental rains day and night; Taconia in New York in 41 days. Magnificent Set the ROCKY and
•CASCADE MUeral, the YELLOWSTONE" NATIONAL PARK route,
HONGKONG TO VICTORIA, TACOMA £35-
The best-route to the KLONDYKE GOLD FIELDS. Frequent Sailings from VICTORIA, TACOMA to DYEA and ST. MICHAEL
Rates of Passage to ather Points on applica
tion, 4
Shipper are particularly requested la pote the terms and conditions- of the Company's Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars, apply to
E'A." HEWETT,
Suparintendent, -Hongkong, asst December, joNT
CALIFORNIA AND ORIENTAL
Special rates allowed to members of Gover* | THE ment Services.
For further Information as to Passage or Freight, apply to
DODWELL, & Co., LIMITED, General Agents. Hongkong, 24th Decembar 2007.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS,
NOTICE,
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX Į ALSO. PORTS or BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE. the 30th December, 1901,
··· STEAMSHIP COMPANY-
IN CONNECTION WITH ATCHESON TOPEKA & SANTA
FE RAILROAD CO.
· PROPOSED SAILINGS BROM HONGKONG TO SAN DIEGO AND SAN FRANCISCO,
VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU.
L
Taking Cargo and Passengers to JAPAN PORTE, and HONOLULU, The UNITED STATES, &c.
about
Thyra
THE Steamship THE
"THYRA,"
Dec. 36
will be despatched for SAN DIEGO and SAN | FRANCISCO, VIA MOJI," KODE, YOKO, HAMA and HONOLULU, on or about ike 16th December,
Through Bills of Lading issued to any point in the United States...
Cargo will be received on board until 5 nm,
ON MONDA, the Company's Steamship the day, previous to sailing., Parcel packages "YARRA Captain Negre with Mails, Pas- will be received at the OFFICE until the same sengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Portimo All parcels should be marked 10 address
in fylli - Value of same is requiredi . for MARSEILLES, via Homkay.
This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the ss. "Polynesies, which vesas) take on her Passengers and Malls leaving that Port on the 1th January, Direct to Suer Port Said and Marseilles.
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 Cargo, will be received on board antil 4 PM, Specia and Parcels until 3, on the 39th. instant. (Parcels are got to be sent on board; they must be left atthe Agency's Qfico.) Con lants and Value of Rackages are required.
For further Fartinglars, apply at the Cam pany's Office,
T CHĂMFMOHIN
Acting Agent Hongkong, 18th December, 1901.
REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK.
[1004€
VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. PROPOSED SAILINGS PROM HONGKONO, "ORONSAY!"
about 3185 Dec.
AFRIDI #HILLGLE) ELOWTHER-CAƑ? 15For Freight and fun
DODWELL,
©Monthong, sint December, eOST
to.
Consular Invoices, to accompany cargo des. ned 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, or Pasinge, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE -
Agents, Hongkong, China and Japan.
Manobana, 19th December, vont
For Sale.
FOR SALE, CHEAP.
Afrogac
COTTAGE PIANO by Road, of PARIS,
"Three years old, in Excellant For Price, &c., apply to
SEE THE ROBINSON
"Hongkong, 27th May, 2001.4.
7PTOR-SALE.
EVERAL MODERN BOOKS. m Ea
SEVERAL MODERN
For List, appr
“STRAM)* -
Bio The Honghong, Filigra
· Hongkong, "Toth, August, repr
JUST UNPACKED.
about 20th Jan, Bwn make, in small and large tins, of
DEST GERMAN SAUSAGES of a wall"
(20th Jan,
31st Jan, various kinda, pig NPAIZEN JOU formation, apply Flacit WESTPHALIAN HAMS.
HABUTTONIKE ¡D'Agullar Strom and
MITED,
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