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Telegrams.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH! AKLEE SERVICE.

THE KANOHOW MASSACRE

CULMINATION OF BOXERISM.

· ONE PRIEST KILLED, OTHERS ESCAPE.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 27th September,

p.m.

The riot, reported in my first telegram; near the city of Kanchow, is the culmination of Boxerism which bas been rampant in Kiangsi Pro- vince since July last.

Tho, Rev. Father Candujlia, an Italian priest, was killed in the emeule.

A Fronch priest succeeded in effecting his escape.

Many converts were ruthlessly massacred,

The mission station at has been burnt out.

Kanchow

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28

DUOCLAY STHAMSHIP CO., LTD.

ANNUAL MEETING...

The twenty-fourth ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd., was held at noon, to-day, at the office of the general managara, maka

There were prefent Mr. HP White (in (ba chair), Hos. Mr. Henry Keswick, Mesare. R.. Showao, A. G. Wood (directors), G. C. C. Mätter, J. M. Forber, D^J W; Noble, Mr. J. E. Gomes (secretary), Mr. Chan Tong and Mr. Chan Sui.

The Secretary read the notice calling the meeting.

The Chairman said, Gentlemen. The re pont and accounts having been in your handa some time, I will, with your permission, take them as read. It is with a measure of gratifi. cation that we are able to come before you with a report showing a ma ked improvement in the year's working, in the fare of the keen competition which we have to meet. During the period covered by the accounts, cargo has been plentiful; in fact, more than, we could cope with, so that we frequently had to shat out carge-which of necessity" went to our competitor-and I can only emphasize the statement made by me at our last general

meeting that had the services of the rew

steamer; which we proposed to have built some two years ago, been available the profits of the working of the steamers during the year would have been very, considerably enhanced. The coast trade of China is increasing in volume The missionaries escaped to the and we have a valuable constituency whose yamon, thence to Kinnfa.

confidence and whèse bønnery, it is absolutely

must have more tonnage than we have at pre-

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THE PORTUGUESE CONSU

"AT HOME.”

To-day (September 18th); balug, the jofar) anniversaries of their Most Faithful!

King Carlos and Queen Amelle, of Fodug Conselleiro A. G. Romano, Consul-General

ZER:STORY.

not going to be convict

ince A short,

for Portugal, and Comendador J J. Leiria, ed 100% some effort Vice-Consal, were...” at home.” at their re-heavy satman, dressed in black, kas made bis sidence, "Dunit,” Arbuthnot "Road, from appearance on the scans, presumably consured ¡Fam, to 1 pm,, to receive visitars withing to up out of Adratis imagination. This is the call in hosour of the occation.

man, Adsetts says, whose hand throttled Ger®

Amongst the callers were Commander Gren fell, representing Commodoro Stokes, Captain Bonham, representing General Broadwood: the entire Consular Body, Mr. H. Percy Sraith, Bro. Sylvester, Mr. F. Silverstone, Mr. F. Hai ton," Mr. Lo and Mr. Chau. Chỉ Hồng, of the Macao Opium - Farm and other members of the Portuguese community, as well as many foreigners. The guests were entertained very lavishly and the health of their Majesties drunk in bumper. The Machado String band was present and played a number of selections during the entertainment.

Subsequently congratulatory telegrams were despatched to H.E, the Governor of Macao, and to Conde de Araoso, private secretary the King of Portugal

to

CANTON DAY BY DAY. WELCOME TO SIR CHENTUNG Liang Cheng,

མ་པ་

[From Our Own Correspondent]

Canton, 77th September,

trude Dayton in the Hongkong Hotel on that fateful eight, or rather early morning of August 5. It is probabis Adzatts will have a very bard time convincing the Hongkong jury of the existence of this strange Individual, and

Just prior to the sailing of the Rubi on Saturday afternoon it was learned so far as would be divulged, who the alleged "other" parties were to whom W. H. Adratis referred in speaking of his trial for murder in Hongkong, - When the suspected murderer of Gertrude Dayton discovered that no relief could be

expected and that he was being returned to the scene of the crime, the Supreme Court having refused a writ of habeas corpus, ha spoke fracly to those around him of the defence be expected

to make and A

VW He alleged bis own innocence of the crime of murder. He said in part that he'and Gertrude Dayton, had quarrelled at the Hongkong Hotel but that later they had made up and went out. to spend the erasing among acquaintances." He said they drank freely and returned at very late hour. When they left the hotel they were approached by a short, heavy-set man

The Reverend Superior of the necessary we should retain, bụi to do that we. The Canton-Hankow Railway Company have dressed in black, who spoke to the Dayton

Lazarites Order, to which the French missionaries belong, wires froin Kiangfu that the missionaries and converts are in great danger, and that assistance is urgently needed.

[The above telegram was received too late fast evening for publication in our last issue EA, H.K.I.]

** pleuter*r.}

Morocco.

London, 26th September. The French are fortifying round Caga- blanca in the event of the chief Muley Ragshid Joining the rebels against General

Drude.

Obituary.

The death of Colonel Donne is announced.

The "America i Cup.

The New York Yacht Club has declined Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge,

The Chinose on the Rand.. A riot has occurred owing to coolies under notice of repatriation refusing in make up time lost by unauthorised absence.

The police volleyed, wounding 15 coolics,

The Anglo-Yussian Agreement. The Anglo-Russian Agreement absorbs interest.

will

test. The altered conditions of the coasting trade require steamers of farger capacity-which can be worked at very little more expense than oursimallest boat, the fisiun, I have therefore to inform you that we have decided with the full approval of your consuliing committee to procure a good class steamer of larger carrying capacity than any of those at present comprising the company's flee, which, while meeting our own special requirements will be available for other work when opportunity offus. Exchange it in favour of our pur chasing at the present time and we are con- fident that such a boat will prove a profitable asset to the company'; as all our experience goes to show that only with the most modern type of boat, of large capacity and a low ratio

issued a circular to all the shareholders of the

Company, to assemble on the isth day of the 8th moon fthe and proximo) at the office of the Company in extend a welcome to their newly appoi ied president, Sir Chenglung Liang Cheng and to invite him to take over charge of office.

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Advertisem

CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMEN

17 PER CENT SILVER LOAN! W OF 1886, ERAL

42ND HALF-YEARLY DRAWING. INTEREST DUE and DRAWN BOND of this LOAN will be PAYABLE at the Offices of the CORPORATION on sad after the 30th September, 1937, 900 Date

Intimations

THE

LIST of DRAWN DONDS can be obtained ROBINSON PIANO on application to the Undersigned.

For the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Agents issuing the Loan,

JR. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager.

“Hòngkeng, 18th September, 1937,

PUBLIC

AUCTION..

60. LD.

[873

HE Undersigned have received instructions.

from The Official Administrator,

to sell by

·PUBLIC AUCTION, For account of the Estate of the fate Captain E. H. GRAINGER,

....., ON TUESDAY,

the 1st October, 1907, at. Noon, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street, THE GOODS AND CHATTELS of the 'abové named deceased.

· TERMS:-As usual.'

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers Hoogkong, 28th September, 1907,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

[873

C Undersigned have received instructions

to sell by.. PUBLIC AUCTION,

woman, asking where was the money she had stolen, She talked to him a short time, te- queating him, Adzelts, to wait for her, left the man in a rage and soon joined him at the door. He said they returned at a very late hour and that when he awoke next morning he found the THE Under H.E. Viceroy Chang has formally nuggunced Dayton woman missing. He thought she had to the officials of the Canton-Hankow Railway gone downstairs and paid no attention to her absence. Later he went downstairs and then, Company the sanction by the Throne of the re-returning to the room, found the woman still commendation of the appointment of Sir Cheng. missing. He said he had occasion to look into tung Liang Cheng as president of the Company, by the shireholers and others, through the Ministry of Communications and Posts.

OFFICIAL VISITS, ·

To-morrow morning, at io o'clock, B.E. Viceroy Chang will receive the Canton Com- missioner of Customs, Mr. P. H. King, and at of working expenses, are good profits to be!! o'clock will receive the German Consul at made on the China coast, while, on the other Canton. hand, we are equally satisfied that the day of small carriers is past.. Reference,was made

LINKIN COLLECTIONS.

A report has been received at the Viceroy's

his

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FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

WEDNESDAY,

INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR

BABY GRANDS

HAAKE,

the trunk and to his surprin found the body of the and Uctober, 1907, at 2.30 P.M., at their STEINWAY, the woman, who, he said, must have been mur- dered while he was sleeping:'off his debauch of the night before. He admitted that he had the truck and the body on bauds and thought the best thing to do was to get rid of them as best he could. When approached as to how he came jeto possession of the jewellery and the maiked toilet articles of the murdered woman he said that she had

previous to the discovery of her body in the trunk. He said he believed the small man dressed in black had committed the crime while he, Adzeits, slept.

Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vieux Road, corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY VALUABLE BOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising:- DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BED. STEADS and MATTRESSES, TEAK- WOOD WARDROBES with BEVELLED GLASS, OVERMANTELS BEVEL LED GLASS, SIDEBOARD sad DINNER WAGGONS with BEVELLED GLASS,

TEAKWOOD WARDROBE with REVEL LED GLASS, TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE, GLASS. CROCKERY and E-P. WARE, CARPET, COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c.

our, last: general meeting to the saving in Yamen, from the weiyuan in charge of the gives them to him to keep for her the day. MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, DOUBLE

Linkin station, at Limchow, to the effect that, owing to the unrest in the country, the collection of likin dues since the sixth moon has fallen te slmost infinitesimal ambupt. The local merchants have suspended business, thus causing stagnation in trade, which materially affects the collection of dues,

-THE LATE CAPTURI -- GRAINGER.

insurance premia, and I am glad to ba.able to stale that we have been able to make a still further reduction in this charge, while expep diture for coal will be less than that of last year. As regards prospects for the current year it is perhaps early to forecast, but the earnings for the first three months are fully up to those of the same period last year, and with a fair trade and the lessened expenses above referred to, 1 am hopeful of a continuince of the improve- ment in the position of the company. With reference to the company's funds on mortgage, `some of the mortgages have been paid off since the casing of the year's accounts, and the

that the properties now hold by the company form ample security for the advances made. Gentlemen, I do not know of anything further that I can add, but befase proposing the adopo convey those attending the funeral, to the tion of the report and accounts, I shall he cemetery, and it speaks volumes for the pops pleased to answer, to the best of my ability,

larity of the deceased when every foreigner in

any questions that shareholders may wish to Atk.

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THE FUNERAL:

Wechow, 26th September, 1907. The funeral of the late Gupt. Grainger took

Who was the small ge dressed in black?" he was asked, "I am not certain," he replied, "bus have my opinion and if it can be proved that the man whom 1 suspect was in Hong- kong at the time, there may be something, doing in the way of a sensation,”.

COMMERCIAL.

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WEEKLY SHARE, KHPORT. Reviewing the share business for the week,

ALSO P

One GRAMOPHONE and RECORDS, (in good order and condition.) Catalogues will be issued: TERMSAs usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 28th September, 1907.273)

EUBLIC AUCTION,

consider a reduction of the force in India,valuations of the company's surveyors show place yesterday evening at 5 p.m. Capt. Dixon Messis. E. S. Kadoorie & Co. write on the 27th HE Undersigned have received instructions

The papers expect that the Cabinet

though military opinion is opposed to it on the ground of the native unrest,

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HONGKONG HUCKBY-CLUB, The report of the season 1956-7, to the members of the Hongkong Hickey Club, Trends:-

The Committee have the pleasure to lay be- fore you their repon o; the last season.

The accoun's show agradit balance of $17.33 | report and accounts. on 30th September, 1957.

the courteous agent of Messrs. Jardine, Mathe- son & Co, Ld, had engaged a steami-launch

this port attended. HM.S. Rubin was just steaming into port when she saw the funeral procession and as soon as the onboat was No questions were asked.. The Chairman proposed the adoption of the anchored the captain and ship's officers ad journed to the cemetery," The Rev. Ande 100, of th: Wesleyan Church Mission, conducted the service, which was most impressive. Seme beautiful wreaths were placed on the effin, Jack. The majority of the steamers, which which was draped with an enormous Union

were to have left lor, Hongkong and Canton. delayed their sailing to attend the funeral, The loss of Capt. Grainger is a sad blow to his many friends, who were most surprised at his suiden demise.

Mr. Master seconded. In doing so, he said, The Club played 17 matches, winning 8, he congratulated the general managers and all losing 6, the remaining 3 being drawn. those who had anything in do in the matter, The Challenge Cup, though it only attracted. He took it that the company's agents up the 6 entries, proved a great success, being won coast had also something to do in the matter - for, the second year in succession by the 119th and he thought congratulations should, go in Infantry, who defeated the Middlesex Regi them, tao. Continuing, Mr. Maiter Kaid: ment in the final The Club succumbed to the ultimate winners in the first round.

The Cap Fund shows a credit balance of Sj225 on 30th September, "907, ·

The Club enjoyed a visit from Canton se presentatives and won the encounter. Later the Club journeyed to Canton, playing two matches, both of which were won. The com mittes takes this opportunity of thanking the Canion Sports Club far the gederous hospitality displayed towards the Hongkong, representa, "tives during the visit,

The thanks of the committee are due to Mr. T. M. Kooti, for kindly au fiting the accounts:

During the season 14 new members were enrolled, but many have resigned or left the Colony, leaving bat çi members on the list, which number the committee hopes will bé greatly augmented this coming season.

The annuit general meeting; for the purpose of receiving the committee's' report on the sea- son, and for electing the Committed and officers for the ensuing one, will be held in the long- koog Cricket Club' pavilion by kind perinis sion) on Tuesday, 381 Octpher,a) 5.15pm.

[J. BARTON, Chritman,

| L. MURPHY, Captain (absent).

H. J. O. BARNETT, (absent). {A, B, OOLE R.E.

Commilice. BIRD,

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This, I think, 'is the best report that has been presented to staréholders för some years, was looking up the old reports for 1901, and this is a far better report sinte and including that year. With regard to the Chairman' re marks nbaut purchasing a new vessel, of course, the general managers and the consulting: com. mittee know far more than do.shareholders | about steamers. Į tiust every effort will be mide to procare n'good ecɔnamical boat that will pay her way I shall biks, in closing my few remia kr to tender thanks to the Chairman. (Applause)

The Chairman thirke Mr. Master for his kind remake, and the motion was carried unanimously.

Mr. Fathes proposed that the Hon. Mr. Keswick, M. R. Shewin and M. G. Wood bre-rincied to the Consulting Committee.

Mc Masjeded.

Carried

Dr. Noble proposed the re-election of Messrs. Polis and Lowe as auditors for the coming year.

Mr. Forbes seconded. Carried,

The Chairman-That is all the business, gentlemen. I trust to give you as good. or Eveɑ a beller, report next year. Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.

GOAL COOLE FALLS INTO SHIP'S DUNKER

The late Capt. Grainger was so well known in 11 ›ngkon, and elsewhere, that the greatest

yopathy is extended to his relatives.

CRINESE FIÇRUITS ERROR.

ORDERED TO HONAM AND CAME TO HONOXONO.

inst:-

The market has been very inactive during

the week under review, and few transactions have taken place,

are quiet at $615, for the old shares ex now

Basks,-Hoogkong and Shanghai Banks the

issue, and. Soat, for the now shares." The London rate for the former has we ksaed to £27 101, and th: Itter remains unchanged.

Marine tourances-Cabtors are still, neg. lected at $26 Nonh Chinas have sellers at T. 75, and Yangtszes at $170. Unions are

we.ker at $760

ductused, and are quiet at $86. Hongkong Fires are steady at Siro.

Fire Insurances, - Cuina Fires have noi

Shipping. Dougläses have improved to $47, and Hongkong, Canton and Mic30 Steamboats 10 $28. Shell Transports are out of favour at 44. There are buyers of Star Ferries old and new at $20 and $10, respectively.

Refineries-China Sugars tre unchanged and without business at $98. Terak Sigars can still be had at Tis, gr.

Mining, Chinese Engineerings have tisco to Tie 15.80 in the North, and buyera prevail at the rate. Rquba bave inquiries at 18.

Docks, Wharves and Godowns-Kowloon Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, in the Police Court, Whards are obtainable at $67). Hoagkong to-day, was told a story of how seven soldiers and Whampoa Docks have weakened to $ on, torse of the Chinese Imperial 'Aimy made at which rate there are buyers In the North, mistika yesterday in coming to Hongkong Shanghai-Docks are unaltered, while Hung. when they ought to have gone to onam-a kew Wharfs can busecured at the reduced rate city opposite Canton! Thier of the would-be of le,324.

sejer men found themselves in the dock Landy, Hitels and Buildings-Hongkong' this morning on “a charge of obtaining a Hotels are again in favour and have strength a passage from Carton to Hongkong, on boarded to Stoo, Hongkong Lands apprécialed to the steamer Ving King, without paying their $96. Sales of West Points have been effected fares The remainder, it was alleged; had not A1-548. Shanghai Lands are easier and are recovered from mal de mer when the vessel offering in the North at Tis, 191, arrived in port 10-day and had to be sent to hospital.

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The three defendants-a sorrowful looking ACCIDENT ON 18K “GLAUCUS.". 101-pleaded guilty to the charge, They refused to say." anything more, but the compradore, of the Ying King, who acted {A. FB. LIVESNÝ, RN.

T. C. GRAY,

An accident which occurred on braid the as interpreter, explained matters to the Hon. Sec, and I reasurer. staamer flaurus yesterday, afternoon very Court,, and intimated that he did not wish to nearly ended in the death of an eighteen-year press the case. The defendant with four Two chair coolies in the employ of Dr. K. old coal coolie, named Yeung Shing. At the others, he said, who were in hospital, were Jual were charged at the Police Court, to-day, time of the mishap the Glowrie was anchored found board the ship last nigh before M. C. A. D; Melbourne, wib auftof East Palat, eading butiker coal. A gang. They had no money to pay their way Laung Ping Cheung, a walchman of Hotel of coalies was engaged in removing a quantity Mansions, was the complainant. The accused of coal from one banker to another in provide across. When questioned on board; they pleaded guilty to the charge, Inspector Ritchie

room for the coal that was being taken in, fated that they were recruits for the Chinese stated that complainant had orders to keep the Among that gang wat Yeur Shing According army; that they were requested by an officer entrance to Intel Mansions clear of all to eye-witnesses he was in the sei ef removing to board a cruiser lying off the bond, which obstructions. Yesterday afterno' he found load two baskets) from one bunker to the the accused sitting at the entrance, blocking other when he slipped on a plank and was the doorway. He told them to move away, precipitated into one of the bunkers a drop of and the accused wet opon him, and as about mistern fet-landing, frtunately, or saulted him. The inspector handed the Court his side. It's friends picked him up and bad letter from Dr. Just, in which the latter him sent to the Alice Memorial Hospital, where asked for severe penalty as his chair on examination, it was found that be bad coolies were an insolent lot." They ware floed broken his forearm. The bruises he received 3s gachi (be áliqrantire being fourteen days, abgut ble face and body are not seriour

Calton Milla-A weaker tone prevails in Ewas which have declined to Tim. 63; with sellers There is no business, to record 'in stocks under this heading and rates for other, Northern mills are unchanged.

Miscellaneous.-China Borneos have nd. vanced to fg at which rate shares are wanted. China Light and Powers are in request at 16, but none are pbiaiasble at the rate. Dairy Farms have bent sold and are wanted at $18. Hong'ong Electrics are inquired for at 514. and Hongkong Ropes can be placed at $25. Peak Tramways have inquiries at Sta for the

request at Tis, 195.);

̈to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, "

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

00.

SATURDAY,

gih October, 1907, at 3,30 P., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road,~

'corner of Ice House Street,

À LAROE ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE CURIOS,

Comprising INCENSE BURNERS, JAPANESE TEM CARVED BRASS BOWLS, VASES,

PLE TORIVE, OLD BRONZE VASES, GONGS, IVORY CARVINGS, GOLD and

DERED SCREENS, &c, &c. &c. SILVER CLOISONNE WARE, IMARI and MAKUDZU VASES, SILK-EMBROI-

Catalogues will be issued, TERMS:—As usual.

1875

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, Hongkong, 28th September, 1997,

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE ASSOCIATION.

in the Governor's and Chater Cup competition The following were the highest scores made.

during the month of August:—

A. Jenkins, punik.67 Scr..➡bp J. H. Pidgeon quilt, 64 scr) -54. 60+ 363

A. Moir.........................

G. Gibromoan 50+11=65 DJ Willis .........48+11=60 F., S. Carrothers......................... 55+ 257 A. Mackenzie .ooo.' $34'4=57 R. Baker................ -5352. Dr. Evan Jonesa uni 47+ be 53. E. W. Terrey...

Dr. J. M. Atkinson

45+10-53 341044

(There were jo entries}" The highest scores, made to the Berkeley

competition were:-

Cup

Den A, Jenkins umpirian 59 BCT. #59 F. Bakornetuon $54 455

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A Blawey 48+ 654 (There were at ́entrian)

In the Medhurst Cup competition, at disap peaving targets, the only scores were:-

J. C, Palet.........mazon....................... 3 hits. E. W. Terry.....

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L. G. Bird

WINKELMANN

&c., &c., &o.

Prices from $750.

Hongkong, sand August; 1907.

THE ORIGINAL

CANADIAN

CLUB

WHISKY.

Canadian Chib Σ Whisky

Wallwville

The Pool competitions were won by the fol- PER CASE 12 BOTTLES. $20.00

¡AGENTS:

old shares. The new shares (51 paid up) are a loving memben shade. firmer at $1.90, Watsons are wanted at 17th & 18th August W. L. Leask..... 55+ 10=65 quotation, Langkats hage experienced a sharp 24th & 5th A Jenkin. 5942 Beware of Counterfeits. decline, but at close there are buyers at Th. Bad weather very much laterfered with. 330 Sumatras have strengthened, and are in

shboting during August, and attendances ranged very small, but it is hoped that mam - - He historic Don Engracio, which was to have: bers will: make an effort to keep up the wvar”

been towed to Hongkong by the Toonpigeon age during the next few months Saturday was not given clearance by the have not put in the proper average Minila customs authorities an bir porid walk claimed to be leisure, The Den Eifacio attendences are famledad of the sam will be repaired immediately, and towed to by his "Hongkong to be broken up at this pork";

would take them to the recruiting station at gay datin Honam, and that they had made a mistake and boarded the wrong vessel.S

His Worbip fined them $1 each. Their Goes, it was stated, were paid by the compra dore, and the seven men will be returned to Cajon es-night

who H. PRICE & Co. Ltd.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS

13, QUEEN'S ROAD Cruz Hongkong, rath September, 19ny

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