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A. S. WATSON
AND CO., LTD.
ESTABLISHED XA2-1830
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22, 1902.
DEATH
TRAFALGAR DAY was quietly celebrated Oct. 14, ROBERT GERRARD, late of Chios, on zrat ult. «Even the decorations on the aged 82.
Nelson Column were modest. The laurels did. not, as has been the case in former years, climb to the column's top. Wreatis arrived from all parts of the world, including Hongkong and Singapore. The day was marked in other HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1902 ways: The Union Jack was hoisted at the
The Hongkong Celegraph parts of the world, including Hengkong and
·LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Guild-ball and at Windsor. In the evening the Royal Navy Club dined General French, who, before he joined the Army, was a midship, man. The longkong wreath was sent by the SANITARY MEASURES · AGAINST | local branch of, the Navy League as we an HONGKONG are still adopted at Manila,nounced in our columns some time ago. Lisbon and Bangkok.
MR. E, D. C. WOLFF has been appointed to act as Assistant Registrar-General and Deputy Registrar of Marriages until further notice. CAPTAIN CROCKETT, of the Kut Sang, is
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. seriously ill, and will have to stop back a
BRANDY.
A-HENNESSY'S OLD PALE,
414
Per casa of I doren.
fer bottle,
voyage.
MR. MCCRAE, chief officer Hip Sang, died at Shanghai a few days ago. His widow is at longkong.
MORTALITY STATISTICS :-During Octo- ber 497 deaths were registered in the Colony, 25 being among the European and foreign community.
POSTAL ORDERS for all values in sixpences between one sbilling and a pound will probably be issued at the beginning of next year, says ...$18.00 $1.50 | the L. & C. Express
RED CAPSULE
B. SUPERIOR VERY OLD
COGNAC, RED CAPSULE... 24.00
-VERY OLD LIQUEUR
COGNAC...
D. HENNESSY'S FINEST
VERY OLD LIQUEUR
.
COGNAC, 1872 VINTAGE,
RED CAPSULE.
30.00
MA ALFRED HUGHES, of New York city, was married to Miss Olive Payne, of Australia, 2.00 to-day. The newly married couple left for
Manila on their honeymoon.
2.50
36.00
3.00
ARE
OUR BRANDIES
GUAR-
ANTEED TO BE PURE COGNAC, the difference in price being merely a matter
of age and vintage.
THE BAYERN: The report, taken from a Colombo paper, anent the accident to the Bayern is incorrect. The vessel passed the Canal on schedule time on the 3rd inst.
THEATRE ROYAL:
A LADY OF OSTEND. On Monday evening Misa Janer Waldorf's | Company will play A. Lidy of Ostend by, F. C. Burnard of London Punch. This is a farcical comedy which has the merit of being extremely diverting, owing both to the novel humour, of the situations and the cleverness of the dialogue Mr. Burnand succeeded in hitting upon a new idea, the very suggestion of which must appeal to the slightest sense of humour. A man visits. the seaside and on the beach is decoyed into
a lady compromising. position with which incident he might have quite-forgotten? had not the whole affair been recorded by a cinematograph proprietor who makes it the leading attraction of a street show. The trouble begins when the guilty one's wife and mother-in-law see the picture, and then, during the course of three acts, the audience are entertained by a series of rapid and surprising developments which cannot fail to hold them with laughter. This will serve as a slight change of programme, and one which will not only provide mirthful enjoyment to theatre goers, but wil be a bright interlude prior to. the production of the classical dramas on Miss Waldorf's repertoire. The box plan is open at Robinson's.
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ASHORE
vaistinpiant
Owing to the dense fog on the River this am the ss. Powan, whose usual and schedule time of arrival is six o'clock did not come into the harbour till 9.30 m. The German steamer Elita Nossack in the fog ran ashore at Tut Shek and is lightening her cargo and ex pects to get off on the high tide to night,
ENTERPRISE..
The American Tobacco Company have their agent very active here, and the city is placard ed with their advertisements of cheap cigarettes for which there is a "very big market. The agent superintends the placing of the coloured advertisements himself, and is followed around the city by a crowd of natives surprised at seeing a European working.
SUSPICIOUS.
All the gates of the city were closed at 6p.m. yesterday to prevent any people from coming into the city or going out. During the day all persons coming into the city are searched for arms by the gate guards; the number of guards at each gate has been doubled.
THE LATE VICEROY,
Great preparations are being made for the last ceremony, before embarking the late Viceroy's body.
CANTON, November 21st. THE CANTON RIVER PIRACY CASE There is not much that is new to report in this case. The British Consul is pushing for n settlement, but no one seems to know exactly what demands have been made or if these de-.
off ials. Shortly after the shooting occurred mands have already been made known to the
the officials concerned approached Mrs. Evans and offered her $300 to settle the whole affair. This was refused and the officials made to understand that only through the Consul could there be a settlement. The shooting occurred in the Tang Kun district, the civil magistrate of the district being Lau Tak Hang. The officials do not seem to realize the gravity of the situation as one letter written to the British
MR. J. HAMMAN :-The Garette announces that the King has been pleased to approve of Mr. Th. Hamman as Consul of Belgium at Hongkong, and of Mr. Sotokichi Hayashi as THE JANET WALDORF COMPANY. Consul was in such bad form that it was
Consul of Japan at Bombay.
A DÁNCE is given every Friday by the warrant officers, staff sergeants and sergeants of the Garrison in the Royal Engineer boat- shed. Wives and civilian friends are invited, and some very pleasant-evenings-result. - SIR C. P. CHATER has decided to com- memorate the Coronation by presenting a colossal statue in bronze of His Majesty to, Hongkong. Mr. George Wade has been com missioned to execute the work says the Times. The King will be represented in his Coronation robes.
HONGKONG AND PLAGUE:-Information
has been received from the Government of A. S. WATSON & Co, Bengal that the regulations for the prevention of the introduction of plague by sea, which were imposed in the port of Chitagong against vessels arriving from Hongkong, ive been
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Mrs. Evans says that when the pirates attacked the boat they first fired a volley before boarding the junk. All the crow-and men on Board rushed to the stern of the boat leaving Mr. Evans alone in the baw. On boarding the boat the pirates were surprised to find a forei gner. Mr. Evans was unarmed and seizing a stick of fire wood attempted to defend himself. The pirates immediately shot him down and bound him
INTERVIEW WITH MR, NORVAL. MCQREGOR. The golden opinions expressed by ons and all in the recent productions of A Royal Divorce, suggested the idea to one of our representatives to call on Mr. Norval McGregor, to glean some facts of his career. Although busy with preparations for this evening's performance, Mr. N. McGregor, readily and modestly consented to be inter viewed, and in relating his career, he stated: that he first belonged to an amateur club and, success crowning his efforts he threw in his lot with a stock Company in San Franciser, Here opportunities were placed before him, and he was not slow to prove that he was blessed with remarkable theatrical powers. Attention to all directions, study, and closely watching rehearsals soon brought promotion. As he fitly says, "My motto is to all young actors, attention to dayThe city gates continue to be closed early earnestness, and thoroughness. Many amand it is almost impossible to get through the
I have learned that Mr. Evans was sixty. three years of age. Had served twenty-one years in the British army, fought through the Zulu war, served in India and was honoitrably discharged in Hongkong when he was forty- five years of age eighteen years ago. His papers from his officers are highly commendatory.
THE CLOSED GATES.
were related; but space will not allow their of soldiers, have been detailed to visit inclusion. In the stock days, it was quick and search all fans and lodging houses, opium study, quick changes, and adaptation to dives and gambling shops. A few suspicious all the parts, and each of these
was characters have been arrested LEPERS. attained by Mr. McGregor, Three years after: wards, we find him, urged by his talent and perseverance taking leading parts with such stars as Miss Jeffreys Lewis, Miss Maud Grain-
Regulations as to the issue, surrender, forfeiture and restoration of the "Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration," and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal," under the Royal Warrant of the 18th May, 1899, are published in the Government Gazelle. DERELICT NEAR HAINAN STRAITS Capt. Merlees, of the steamer lothao from Pak- hoi, reparts On the 21st inst. at 11a.m., inger and others. He also enjoyed a long sojourn lat. N. 20° 17′ 50′′ and long. E. 111" o' 40" ob- with Mr. L. R. Hockwell, one of America's served a large junk floating about with bottom most prominent managers, with whom he was up in a dangerous position for vessels passing starred as Barnes, in Barnes of New York, and through the middle channel to Hainan Straits. Mr. Putter in Pelter of Texas. His favourites in the Shakesperian and classical schools are RUSSIA AND THIBET -Although the
Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Armaund, in Council of the Empire has approved the es-
no appointment to the new post has been an-
FURNITURE tablishment of a Russian Consulate in Thibet
DEALERS.
DRAWING-ROOM,
DINING-ROOM,"
and BED-ROOM
ELECTRO-PLATED,
GLASS, and
FURNITURE.
CHINA WARES.
PASTEUR'S MICROBE-PROOF
FILTERS,
ROCHESTER LAMPS,
WHITE TURKISH TOWELS.
COUNTERPANES.
COOKING RANGES,
-KITCHEN UTENSILS, and
and M. de Plehwe.
DR. RAZLAO AND THE
Dr. Razlag has now five doctors studying his treatment for leprosy. The class will con tinue for ten days. These doctors are required to visit the quarters in the new part of the leper village, which has been set aside for a temporary. hospital, and put the patients through the daily treatment. A visit to this hos pital found the doctors busy at work handling: the lepers with bare hands and giving them such ‚a cleaning that they looked like new persons.
justify all the expense and the trouble that has
been taken.
the Merchant of Venice, naghi, Shylock It is sincerely to be hoped that Dr. Razlag's in the Merchant of Venice, Orlando in As you, highest expectations may be realized and that nounced. It is stated in well informed circles like it, and Benedict in Much ade about nothing permanent cures, may be eflected. However, that serious differences bave arisen on the sub-Four years 2.0, Mr. McGregor received at the better condition in which these lepers are- ject between M. Witte, Minister of Finance, engagement to support Miss Janet Waldorf to after a short course of treatment. would amply: tour the principal American and Australian cities, where, in conjunc.ion with Miss Walk dorf, he achieved success and popularity and
THE BAPTIST FRINTING ESTABLISHMENT. has continued to do so up to the present time.
The contract for the erection of one wlug of His trip through the Orient two years ago the printing house has been lot and work will added to his reputation. During the present soon begin. I have already mentioned that season, Hongkongites will have the op the Society bought two lots on Shameen upon portunity of seeing this gentleman in the which to build. Both English and Chinese characters of Napoleon in A Royal Divorce, printing will be done and the Society is deter .Colonel Schwalt in Magda, Baron de Longueville in the Lady of Ostend, Sherlock mined to turn out first class work. THE TEACHING OF RUSSIAN AC Holmes, Rudolf in Lech Starpla in La Tosca, THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER- cording to the Kronstadiski_Viesinik, an edict and Mfr. Wright in the Wrong Mr. Wright,, t has been issued by the Emperor of China Mr. McGregor is a great favourite on and off
· BOAT 00,, LIMITED. permitting the establishment in the Chinese the stage and although a man of athletic provinces contiguous with Asiatic Russia of
THE CHU KONG-In connection with a collision between the Kwanglu and the Bakan Maru, or, as she is now known, the Chu Kong, which a correspondent informed as bad occurred at Canton, we now learn that the Kwanglee ran into the Chu Kong, and as result the owners of the latter vessel have made
a claim for damages.
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to shareholders at the Second Annual General very retiring. His quiet unassuming manner, Meeting to be held at the company's office No
Shareholders will doubtless note with satis faction that the year's-net. carnings are about double those of the previous year.
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BOATS.
M. W Adamson, C.11.0.- presided, and the following were present Messrs. W. G. Gul- land, P. D.Thomson, Curric, Mansfield, McKer- row, Arthur Young, & Gilfillan Wood, A Jolinston, 8. M. Simons, Car, E. M. Under- dawn, R.C., J. Miller, C. W. Laird, L. Hulten- bach, Paddy Lewis Fraser, Bishop, A. P. Adams, R. W. Bell, A. G. Angier, J. R. MacArthur, and M. Belir.
Letiers of regret were read from Mr. W. II. Read, C.M.G., and Mr. J. Howard Gwyther, and a telegram from Sir Ewen Cameron, who was away, was also read.
The Consulting Committee much regret to report that the clerk entrusted with the collection of Bills, embezzled the sum of $1,745.28 and fed the Colony, before he could be arrested. To prevent the possibility of a similar occurrence, it has been deemed advis able to have the present clerk secured. ma
Provision has been made in the Accounts for writing off a substantial sum from the value of the boats, which have been kept in thorough
The Chairman reported that since their last repair and are in excellent condition. The in meving there nothing of importance had loc." crease in the Company's business is such,curred. They had learnt from their Associa the opinion of the Consulting Committee, as to lion in Singapore the appointment of the new justify the construction of a fourth boat and committee, and also that it appeared doubtful tenders for same are now under consideration. when the white regiment would be stationed This will necessitate the calling up of the in Singapore, as it was a question of fuillier) barrack scenuimodation, which was now the balance of subscribed capital.
subject of correspondence between the home and Straits Governments Tlc inain object of their meeting that day was the question of the currency, and he proceeded to read the letter printed above, aller doing which he read the pr.ceedings at the recent half-yearly general meeting of the Chamber in Singapore which he said, placed the whole matter in a nutshell. Aft He also informed the members that he had received a memorandum, from Mr. Gwyther, drawn up some time since, but which was of great importance at the present time. This memorandum.he read to the members.
CONSULTING COMMITTEE, Messra, Liao Tsze San and Chan Sui Kr retire from the Committee, but being eligible offor themselves for re-election,
AUDITORI.
The accounts, have been audited by Mr. W. Hutton Poits, who offers himself for re-election.
Liao Tsze San,
Chairman,
To
Hongkong, 16th November, 1902,
Balance Sheet 30th September, 1907, Liabilities.
Capital 7,500 shares of
$10.00 each..............$75,000.00
Of which 2,000 shares
each $10.00 fully paid. 20,200.00
5,500 shares $7.00
paid up
$8,500.00
i, Accounts Payable........
Unclaimed Dividends. Balance of Profit and Loss.
Mr. E. M. Underdown, who stated that he was the chairman of the Penang Sugar Estates, and who had been resident at Penang and the province as long ago as in 1857, aske i whether the member who would be appointed would go -$58,500.00 to the committee with fixed views and interests
6,929-24 or only in a consultative capacity and for pur
195.00 poses of inquiry to which the Chairman repl'ed 2,366.42 that the representative would not be a delegate, p
but someone who was qualified to give the 568,010,66 Secretary of State 1 formation and particulars
referring to the question.
Assets. By Cash in hand...
$793.88 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank... 14.133.61 Value of Goodwill per last account.
$8,500.00 Less written off...... 1,275.00
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Furniture
Pipe and Staging at Wanchai Accounts Receivable
$1
1
22
New Hose........
Value of 3 Steam Water
Boats, as per last necountén. ..$45,870.75
. Less written off.....
4.587.07
Mr. Mansfield then proposed that Mr. W. G. Gulland should be the representative, but Mr... Gulland begged to decline, as he stated that he did not comply with the suggestion of the Secretary of State that it 'should be some 7,215.co body who had recent experience in the ' tco.00 colony, and also on account of his well-known 150.03 views for many years. He might be considered 4,010.45 | blassed because he had at the time of the 31404 Indian currency change suggested the double
rupee. for the Straits.
1,283.68 $68,010.66
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, Dr.
To Interim Dividend paid. $3,510.00
Consulting Committee
for half-year
1
Consulting Committee and
Auditor's Fees
Final Dividend of 6%
Written off Goodwill
Boats
clerk
Amount embezzled by the
Carried to new account
By Balance
Balance Working Ac Interest Scrip feca
375.00
475.00
3,510.00
1,275.00
$4.587.07
11755.23 386.47
7.W.
13.988.77
$17,873.77.
Mr. Bishop pointed out their commercial relations with China, and the statement male in Clause 2 of the new treaty as to the coinage: for that country, which might possibly have great effect on their interests.
Mr. McKerrow suggested that there could be no better or more fit person as the represen lative of the Association than the - chairman. Ile pointed out that he was not recently:home,ch but no one was more conversant with the viwan of all members than was Mr. Adamson, and in sending him they were perfectly certain the be nea would represent all views without any bias 13 whatever.
Mr. Bishop seconded this proposal, which was carried with acclamation, a
Mr. Adanison said that if it was their wishin he would be the representative, but he did not desire the appointment. He would, however, not put forward his own views, and he asked that if anyone had special views of their own they should forward him a written memoran- dum of the same.
The Chairman then referred to the great loss: which the Association had sustained through: the death of the late Mr. Thomas Scott, 259.08
who had always taken, the most active and 17,434.39
unselfish part in the best interests of the colony, 177:55 He had besides been Chairman of the Associa
2.75
$17,873.77
KEWAB Manager.
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I have examined and compared the above statement with the Books and Vouchers of the Company and certify them to be correct,
WA HUTTON Porrs, Auditor. Hongkong, 15th November, 1902.
THE STRAITS CURRENCY.
IMPORTANT, MEETING.
A meeting of the Straits Settlements Tanjong Pagar Dock Company (Limited), 120, Association was held at the offices of the
Fenchurch-street, London, on 22nd.ult. The mecting was called 10 consider a letter from
member of the Association to be their
consider the proposal to establish a gold standard currency in the Stralis Settlements and the Federated Malay States. The follow is the text of the latter referred to above
tion, and they ought not to part without recording their sense of the loss they had sustained. He moved
That this Association desires to express ita high sense of the publie services of the late Mr. Thomas Scott, and of the loss which the colony have sustained by his death, and that the chairman be instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Scott with an expres sion of the deep and respectful sympathy of the members in the great loss which she and the family have sustained,
This was seconded by Mr. Gulland and oli carried
us
The Chairman, said there was one more slabs subject he desired to bring before them, andry S that was the subject of a dinner at which ladies e could be presept. There had been some sugay from a distance, and such meetings were the gestion for a lunch as many ladies had to comm
only occations of meeting old friends. The
favour of a dinner, which was fixed to be: he wish of the meeling, however, was, decidedly cont
HOUSEHOLD, REQUISITES.schools in which the Russian language will be / Physique and activity, in private life helseThe following is the report for presentation Mr. Secretary Chamberlain as to appointing a held early in December. & C. ExpressoRALI
taught, The. Viestat adds that Chinese and cordiality, secures perfect, respect and zo, Des Voeux Road, at Noou, on Tuesday next, representative on the proposed committee to youths, the sons of Chinese officials, will be friendsh p. No doubt all who have seen him to Russia with the object of equipping wish him the success he deserves. "You know, themselves as managers and teachers in those like most actors, I have had a share-of-bad luck, but, fortune awaits all,” concluded Mr. McGregor, and our representative withdrew,
PHOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT.
· DEVELOPING and PRINTING..
UNDERTAKEN for AMATEURS,
GOOD WORK
PROMPT RETURN. Hongkong, 3th July, 1902.
1728d GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
-$5.50
PORTLAND CEMENT.
schools.
EARTHQUAKE IN MANILA-According to the Manila Timer, the entire population of
·Manila was shocked on the 17th inst, at exactly 37 minutes and 56 seconds past 8 o'clock am Plastering fell, skylights were broken, telegraph wires swung and whistled in the air. The dura tion of the shock was unusually long, it having lasted, according to the official records, exactly
CANTON NOTES...
(From Our Correspondents.)
CANTON, 19th Nov, CINDERELLA DANCES.
The first of the winter series of Cinderella $8 seconds by the seismograph register. The Dances was held in the Theatre Shamien last first oscillation measured two degrees and evening. The appointments were all that thirty seconds. Considerable damage was could be desired and were enjoyed by a much caused,
Jarger attendance that was expected. Great
Sly, J. W, Loureiro and E. Gilchrist for their untiring efforts, •
the 5th inst
to submit to shareholders their report with a The Consulting Committee have the pleasure statement of accounts for the year ending 30th September, 1903,
ACCOUNTS
INDIAN CURRENCY SUGGESTED, ANUSH L The London correspondent of the Afanchester ** *** Guardian writes to ne 1 understand that a Committee has been the desirability of adopting a gold standard for appointed by the Colonial Office to consider-
throughout the Malay Archipelago, the existing the Straits Settlements where, as indeed currency consists of British- and -Mexican dollars. Some authorities whom I have con that he proposes tosulted are of opinion that no practicable ichoms
DOWNING STREET, Oct. 17, 1901.. Sir-1 am directed by bir, Secretary Chamberlain to inform you to make preliminary appoint a small committee
The net profit for the year, after paying all working expenses is $17,434.39, and the balance remaining at credit of Profit and Loss account, after deducting Interim Dividend and Consul ting Committee's fee $3,885.00 paid on 24th the Straits
59.08 brought forward from last year, interest April, 1902, lx $13,549-39 which together with
Malay
t
proposal which has been made Gold Standard of Currency in
Mr. Chamberlain in prepared to Settlements and the neighbouring
ntative of your Association on
and scrip fees, gives a total of $13,983.77 and the committee, preferably someone who be with the approval of the shareholders; it is pro had recent experience of business in the
$9.50 Bag of 250 bOMES & CO., THE CIRCUS Warren's American circus credit is due to the Committee:-Messrs; Hz. Posed to appropriate this amount as follows colony, and the effect thereon of the change in
Cask of 375 Bi. Net ex Factory,"
SHEWAN,
Hongkong, 13th March, 190a,
General Managers. •
should attract a full tent this evening [19 on the occasion of the visit of H.E. the Governor and party. A. lengthy pro.
CHS. J GAUPP & CO.gramme has been arranged. Monday even-
:
CHRONOMETER, WATCH and CLOCK the of the celebrated contin apare for
ACCIDENT. Magers. Butterfield and Swire's «,5, Tungin
which had been anchored in the Back Roach
MAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVER the benefit of the celebrated continental clown just abore Macao-Forts since Monday last, ins
SMITH'S and OPTICIANS.
and gymnast Niny who, in addlilop to the taking up her position at the buoys this CATCHARTS and BOOKS
exceptionally strong company, will appear in NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, Sale Agents for Louis Audemars Watches now acts of diversion and skill The circus Awarded the highest Fries Avery Exhibition will be leaving in a few days for Macao where
and for Valgsikiater and Sohn's Spričom several përformances hava bean arranged.. CELEBRATEDOPER GLASSES
KENAAN. PYGLASSES. MARINE
SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER—
CAK for ASAH
morning, collled with the 1, Bise and cam d away port of the Else's accommodation. ladder and damaged some of her own. stanchions. The damage is very slight indeed.
for ABAHI JAPANESE BEE
Consulting Committee and Audi-
tor's feas
4- Final dividend of 6 per cent. making 12 per cent. for
Write off Goodwill
"Value of Boats.
Amount
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the Indian currency system, and I am to in. her the Association wish to nominate sive for the purpose and if so, ber cómo e addressed to you at "i
itted
should be bel
can be devised unless it provides for the diss placement of the present coinage by the Indians Pee and for putting the Straits Settlements entirely under the Indian currency syltem.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS TUE ARE
Canadian'(Empress of Japan) 25th inst Indian (Latrang) 26th just;:
German (Gara) ayth inst."
German (Bayern) 271a inst NORT American (Amarica Maru) 28th inst American (Korea) 6th prox
· Canadian (vfthenian) 11th prox American (Garlic) 13th prox
FAULISAN. Co's steam Shanghai for this port this mo
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