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Entimation.

THE GREAT

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JANUARY 17, 1908.

need not be specified, the Mexican Govern, ample, the flagship was at Nagasaki la Juze, ment decided to complananes, the im. rgc6, 'and these are Mr. Parth commodis i sigration of Chloese, in--order that the "A great place for curios which are almost as "most clamant want of the country might be|cheap as in England. Under the sub-heading

satisfied. Hundreds and thousands of Chinesa, Bangkok, 30th Dec. 3rd Jan."

beginning!

SPECTOR

:\NG÷INACEREMONY-AT-TUK: CINE MAGISTRACY HITOYEN A. S. WATSON & CO., have fallen under the spall of the inducements of last year-there is the matter of fact ninté-

At the conclusion of his third term of five LIMITED

offered by the Mexican Government to Oriental ment: "We were supposed to be at Bangkok years' service in the Police Force of Hongkong, first class Inspector Albart Collatt, WAS EWODS labourers and still the labour market remains but land was nowhere in sight. And that is in to-day at the Magistracy for another period unaffected. The plodding, industrious subjects, all wo tears about the capital of Slam. Ap. of five years. The occasion, is not cousast of the Middle Kingdom have proved the salva-parently (be cruiser simply took a trip up the in the annis of the Paire Depatment for tion of Mexico. Their likes and dislikes have gulf and returned in Singapore hati fied with the swearing in ceremony to take place at POPULARITY been given fall consideration. They have had the experience. But although the brochure periclical intervals. But the remarks which were addressed by the presiding Justice from the only raps to 16 pach it teems with odd Bench on the presant occasion, invest it with afservations which would load to endless a special degree of interest 15 the members of desultory conversions. To begin at the the Force in general and to Inspector Collett beginning, wo lajin that as the King Alfred is in particular. After the usual oath had been the fint of her me she had no glorious prescribed, Mr F. A. Hazelind, tha Justice, traditions to maintain, no ballo scars to risi ren hiked that he was plested Mr. Callet play, no tragedies to conceal. She is ill freehuse engagement expired to day, was not from records of war or misfortune, but she bas going to be le to the Police Force. Hoh ped he (Mr. Collett) would return to the Colony,

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VERY OLD LIQUEUR SCOTCH

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"CARRYING ARI

JOHOR BHANGHAI JUGGLER IN COURT,

Another Chinese juggler—this one a Shing hailandat named Cheung, Fang Kok-whọ was amusing a crowd In Connaught Road rastetday by tickling his inʼards with, a sword, was arranted,' and at the Pollen Court, this morning, charged before Mr. H. H. F. Gom parts with being in possession of a double word-weapons measuring, some "three feet long-without a permit from the police.

43 hen the charge ww read to the accused he mulered soms hing" in his dialect, which the interpreter confessed he did not under stand,

His Worship-This is another of those cosce? Inspector Ritchie-Yes, your Waschip, ++His:Worship—in the last ça m'the Capíālo Superintendent withdrew the chatge. flavo you seen the Captaia Superintendent in regard this case ? 1 don't see any te 1802 for charge

The opportunity of earning a competency, and full advantage' has "been takan that opportunity. Their welfare hat been regarded, and they have enjoyed all the benefits which invariably attend an ad ministration founded on the confidence of the people and the toleration (as well in this case, the praise of foreign powers, Were Mexico toʻrelapse into the mire in which established a record and a reputation that after his leave to Ergland in May next ↑ Jor a Superintendent with regard to this case, -

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officer of Mr. Collen experience was one the Police could furd to lose. He hoped to ste him back for the good of the Force.

might well be the envy of the Fleet. In July last, at Weihniwei, she created a world's record at heavy guu layers' test by scoring 18g hits, of which 11 were bulla'ayes, out" of 195 rounds, Mr. Collett returned thanks to tis Worship.

Mr. Collett solated on the 19th December, the conditions, being more stringent that for 18940s a constable, and became acting ter merly, while the target was of the new paller. geant (temporary) in April, 1895. Three years Again in November lat, at battle practice in wher, he was promoted to full sergenat, from Mus Bay, the target was blown to ribbons, which rank he toe to a third-cluse inspector The umpires estimated that out of rounds | ship on 11th March, 1991, and successively' 110 hits were recorded, but as this decision second and third class nspectors in 1903, and 1905, respectively. For some time past he has was not considered conclusive the target was been placed in sole charge of the most torbe, sent home to the Admiralty and the gunders lent district in the Colony at the West end of

ax hese men.

Telegram:

HONGKONGESTELBOR.

SERVICE

LOSS OF S.S. "YIKSANG.

A TOTAL WRECK

"CHIEF ENDINGER!

From Our Own Correspondent.]

Ewatow 17th January, 840 p.m.

The .8. Vikrang is a total wreck. The vessel was lost sixty miles off Swałow

nexo "re misart

Inspector Ritchie said he had not seen the Hi Worship Weil, you had better see him. Returning a few minutes later, Inspector Ritchie said that the Superintendent said | fre that the case could be withdrawn?), Put),he- would inform, his Worship, that there were a good many of these weapons ie the Colony

now.

His Worship-What happened to the older man? Was he given a permit?

Inspector Ritchie-A pass, your Worship. Cannot this man get a temporary pass?— Yes, he can.

"

The Chief Engineer and fiva Chi-

The names of the officers of the Yikrang.

missing.

Master...

W. S. Thomas, Wm. Gibb,-Chief officer.

·Jas. Pringle-Second officer. F. R. Pinkerton-Chief engine W. McColl ---Second engineer, -JH, C. Fill,—Third engineer. [The Vikrane was a vessel of 1,236 tons. She belonged to the Indo-China Steam Navigation Ce; Ld., and was 'commanded by Capt. W. 3. Thonias, At the time of her loss the was on a

coat for the Southern port-Id; H.K.T]

it wallowed before this advent of Diaz, the United States would be compelled by all the demands of public policy and international obligation to step into the turmoil and assume control of the country. But with Diaz at the CONSISTENT EXCELLENCE, heim, Mexico bar' become a model of efficient Roversment which might well be a pattern for the entire group of Central and South American republics. The United Stator, which is most ins timately interested in the affairs of her neighbour, makes ho attempt to conceal her 'recognition PURE MALT WHISKY of Mexico's progress,

The newspapers, in- deed, refer to the Government of Mexico in of the King Alfred are still waiting for the the city and was largely respons·ble in prevenitha Northern tongue, which seemed to annoy voyage from Japan to "asion with a cargo. of terms that might well cause the most conceit. dec sien. The big cruises left Portsmouth for ed state to blush with pleasure. Take, for in-the China station on the 23rd January, 1906, stance, this extract from a San Francisco paper and arrived at Hongkang on the 23rd April of which is not given to bateficed flattery: the same year. A month later, the man-of-war "Mexico is now governed most admirably. It was at Woosung, where 5,000 were dropped ave board while being conveyed from a steam- has by far the most effective government on this continent, Canada not excepted. Our own boat to the ship, "Our divars after long search failed to recover them," says Mr. Part straight- governmenia cannot be compared with it for

forwardly, effective protection of all honest men, and the

Divert with the primitive apparatus of a long rope and heavy stone, held

OF

GENUINE AGE

AND

FINE MELLOW FLAVOUR.

Per Case

$16.50

ing or boodling elements. Under this govern

protection of society as a whole from its grasp A. S. WATSON & CO...ment the country is prospering beyond

LIMITED,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841..

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS: Hongkong, 3rd January, 18 COM

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The Honghang Belegraph

HONGKONG, FRIDay, January 17, 1908.

WHERE CHINESE LABOUR IS WELCOMED,

Pence

precedent. The national credit is high.

and security reign.

Lower Call- fornia, hitherto almost without inhabitants, -but-rich in resources, is to be connected with our own railway system, and it is bad that in spite of the willingness of the Mexican tinyernment to oblige us, the increase of

settlement and commerce will soon make

Magdalens bay impossible as a practice ground

thrie nostrils and dropped down, recovered the treasure in a short time, and got $275 *cumshaw'

of

stok the writer observes: "A nice place

|

ing a riotous outbreak in the abortire sinke of ricksha pullers the other day.

· FORTHCOMING RAGĖS,

DERDY ENTRANTS.

Of the important `events during the Jockey Club race meetings, the Valley Stakes and the Hongkong Derby usually attract the largest ainous' of interest. The entries for these two events are ';—

THE VALLEY ST›xks.—A sweepstakes of Sio each with $300 added Winner to receive 70 per cent; a:cood 13 percent; and shied to percent. For Chins ponies, sub. scription griffies of this season 1907-1908. Weight for inches as per scale, Three' quarters of a mile.

Mif, J./ umstrong's, Skirbeck, Mr. Brotton's Spart ford Me. Tluxey's Sofrano Rose

Do.

Mr. Charles' Su So

Black Prince Rost

Mr. W. G. Clarke's Lowlander Mr. C. Paul Chater's Hayden Mr. Christiani's Draeckeberger

Mr. Dryasdust's Pilgrim

Do. ·Seringapata ** Mr. Andrew Forbes' Desmond Mesra R. & U. Hauck's Chanticleer Mr. T. 8. Fortes's Renfrew

Mesas. T. F. Hough & R, Shewan's Luchleven Mr. Hastham's Repentance H. El is Kadoorie's Maori Chief Mr. Keecheong's Faili Mr. Lauser's Ficcifuat

Da..

Dalliance Mr. Leith's Diamant

The charge was again read out to the ac-- cused in the Cantonces dialect. He replied in the interpreter.

His Worship-1 suppose, he admbo it. Tell him he is discharged with a caution. If any more of these cases come up again I will fice them.

The accused was told, but he did not look wise.

VOLUNTARR CORES OKURKS.

ALL UNITS.

Parade. At headquarters at 5.30 pon Monday, the 20th instant, for infantry drill. Sergt. Downes, 3rd 'Middlesex Regt, will attend.

SANDER'S CUP COMPETITIONeil It is notified for information that the above competition will be carried out Do Monday, 3rd February, 1 job. Ench half Company firing a series of 25 rounds from the 35 pår: gunt, from Stopecüttera Island. The anillery in: structor will attend at headquarters on Tues days, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Officers Commanding Companies will arrange for their owa Company drills on'thase or other days.

DLAKE. SHIELD.

..

The following is the letult of the above con- petition which was carried out at King's Park |--Range-ou-Saturday; thu-rrih-instant;'-*--

Left balf No. Company 626. Left half No. 1 Company 614. Right half No. Company 616. Right half No. Company 6o6. Engineer, Compnay 481.. TAIKOO DETACHMENT, Parade. Al Taikoo at 530 p.m. on Thurs -day, the 23rd instant, for 15 pdr. B.L. gus drill.

Sergi, Cook, R.0.a, will atṭond."

CANTON DAY BY DAY,

WEST RIVER PATROL. [From Our Gian Correspondent.):

Caton, th January."

In all, nine'een Government steam launches have bees commissioned for the West River. patrol service; fourteen of them were built only last year, while the other five are somewhat old. The authorities, in view of th ́s fact and of the desirability of securig efficient launcher, bavs given instructions that the Eve old launches.. should proceed to the Whampoa Government Naval Doc's to be surveyed for the : scessary capairs,

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FROPO, ED SHIPPING COMPƐNY." The representatives of the Wachow - cota- munity arrived here to-day, and the Self- Government League of Canion has, Isgurd circulars calling a meeting at its headquarters to-morrow for the purpose of myking further afra"gements and to consult with these repre- sentatives in matters concerning the fotation of the proposed shipping company to place "sleamers on the rivers of the province..

PIRATES CAPTURED.

The local officials "of the prefecture of Wel- chow have reported to the Canton authorities, by wire, that to bid characters were captured the other day in that locality, and these men

instructions to deal with them. are alleged to be pimtes and requested for

for their services, la June the King Alfred - was visiting Japan where the crew was " pere secuted with young Japadese scholars airing their English," Examples are given, the best being; "Please give me some of your money for a curto. Mr. Part says succinctly; "We couldn't oblige, most of us had only just made out half pay." Of the sulphur baths near Hai o back by those who can ride, but mostly date we learn" Generally visited on horse

for naval gunnery, "The Mexican who' would

by those who can't." A good many dianyibing to check this great national pre the men did ilieir first kick over the traces" sperity by effectig a change of govemment by There Recounting experience in Vladivo any means other than the ballot is not only traitor to his own country but to all civilized not to live in which ends discussion, H, M. H, & B's Redaveins 4 In referring a week ago to the probable society. In years past Mexico suffered, even as Central Amer.ca suffers now, from course of exchange following the announce- ment that the Goviinment of Mexico had de-ional organisations in the interest of same chronic revolutions which were merely per cided to re-open the mint for the purpose of

chief who wished to enrich himself by getting increasing the dollar currency of the country,

control of the public treasury. From that das- we took occasion to remask'upon the enormous

peraje situation that rich country has been advioce which was being made in Mexico in the development of that republic's resources rescued by President Diaz, and Mexico's New railways are in course of construction greatest mufortune is the advancing age of "throughout the interior, ordinary, toad com.that statesman, Whoever would conspire to

munications are in process of formation, vast districts which have hitherto been considered almost inaccessible, and have only attracted the attention of the bardi est plan.ers, are being opened up to set themont, and mining prospectors are busily engaged in assaying the value of a country reputedly rich in mineral wealth which still remains untouched. For the moment we are not concerned with the financial stability of Mexica or the precise effect of the Govero ment's action with regard to 'he augmentation many of "China'i millions," That the appre- and expresses the hope that ""we shall always THE HONGKONG DERBY.—A sweepstakes are interested in the above will be held, al') chants well versed in masters of finance and of

on that subject. At Port Lazaref, Poor litis Jim, the pat lamb, died aged 97 days. After a lingering illness succumbed to the violence of

ita multon." The sailors' epitaph: "Alas! a common sheep who was ultimately converted

poor little Jim" "Between fist August, and 2nd September last, only uns important event occurred and it is duly recorded in a line by itself. The King Alfred was at Imari at the ime and the event was as follows: " Bageri shorten his days, either of life or of power, bailles of beer served out." Not another could be no other thin one of those pestilent word, not even a comment. The cruiser in anarchies who are the mortal fees of good Delober steamet from Nanking, to Wessung, government and, the public content which 245 miles, in 12 hours. From Wonsung to foilaws it everywhere, and whom society must Hongkong there was a "passage trial," the re wish to have dealt with at the Mexican Govern sult being an average of 24.36 koots for ment deals with them when it catches them." eight hours, while in the best hour 25.1 The quotation is long, but there is not a word knots were covered-another record.

FID-

Mr. Loland's Sunlight Mr. D. Macdonald's Highland Weif Mr. F. B. Marshall's Chestnut Tree

Do Gum Tree Hon. Mr. F. H. May and Mr. M. W. Slade's

Tumen

Mr. Medico's Wersley Mr. M'Donnell's Pat

Mr. Alex. Mois's Strathmohr Mr. G. C. Moxon's Vex vion Mr.Juba Peel's Kiskparick

Do. Mr. Redcar's Finesse

Krkmichael

.. Da Chicane,

Do. Gold Leaf

in it that would be missed by anyone who folally, the writer dwells on the "Admiral's Mr. Smith's Quicksilver lows the fortunes of the country which has laudatory and sincere expressions of pride absorbed, and is still waiting to absorb, an in flying his flag on board the King Alfred,"

American has no great belief in the future of any country but his own, and he is certainly not going out of his way to fling honeyed phrases around at random. So that even if there are paris of the world closed to the over flow population of China, there is yet a vast and prosperous country open to them, where all that is a ked of them is their labour.

be able to afford similar pleasure of duty to our officers with honour to our ships and credit to ourselves." There is little mɔre to any un- less we rob the account of every detail, but we leave some excellent 'seadibg. for those ̧ whb' wish to read the account for themselves. ME part has performed bis - we will not say part but self-imposed duty admirably. If every

ship of the British Navy could show a record such as that produce by the King Alfred then we could all sleep peacefully at pighis, no matter where we might be. And that re- cord was not tarnished or mained in any one

Mr. Willgriff's Butterpunch,' Mr. Wayfoong's Unusual

of $10 each with 1,10ɔ added. · (Half for feit if declared on or befire day of closing entries.) For China ponies, bond fide griffins on date of entry. "Firt pany, to receive 70 per cent, ; second 20 per cent, ; an ! third to per cent. Weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a ball. (ominations to close

to the Clerk of the Course at the Ilongkong Club House on Saturday, 28th December, -1907).

Mr. Bruton's Trest

Mr. Baxty's Rainbow Reso

Bitvetlaka

* Da.MAN Jubilee Rose Do. Voltana Rose

THE "KING_ALERADS" LON, No attempt has been made by Chief Writer A, S. Q. Part, in his account of the doings of Lit.S. King Alfred on her first commission, particular by a single member of a singularly Mr. Dryasdust's Grey lick

Do.

Freethinker

ENGINEER COMPANY,

LADY CHANG'S BIRTHDAY. The 17th day of this moon (the zoth inktant) Frinde.--At West fort Kowloon at 6p of H E. Viceroy Chang, and no doubt all is the birthday of Lady, Chang Jen-chun, wife

on Wednerday, the 22nd instant, for technical instructions....

GUNLAYERS.

Crapsell. Gun. Manuk Bomb Jackman, Biercy

Gus. Watling.

officials of this city will call on H.E. and Lady Chang at the viceregal quarters on that day to offer their congratulations on the occasion, ..

BRANCH IMPERIAL BANK.

The following membera paned as gunlayers at the recent examination held by the instruc tor in gunnery and range finding, vir :- Bomb, oureiro. Corp. Biden, Guo, Jacks.

It was reported some time ago that a branch of the Imperial Bank in connection, with: the | Corp. Crawford, H Sayer.

Ham

Tuchibpu (the Ministry of Finance) at Pekisy phreys, E.

will be enablished at this port at the begin Warracklog of the coming year with Taoiaj Lok su Chapman, director of the institution. Total Lok, by ot

der, proceeded to the caplial a few months ago. to make Boal arrangements with the Tuchihpa for the establishment of the Bank, Adas- patch has now been received by iba local authorities from the capital with instruc | tions to select two local leading capabla mer.

trustworthy character for appointments; one stant director and the other as a w assist Tactai Lek in his duties. There is o doubt now that this proposed, bra: ch bank will. be established without fall from the begloning of the coming year, 1 1980

PROMOTION. Bombr. A. E Chapman Lefi ball No. i Com pany promoted sergi, with effect from thii daic.

PROPOSED Dance."

A musting of all members of the Corps who

headquarters on Friday, 24th January,

CRICKET.

•HỒNGKONG CRICKET CLUB,

A match will take plice to-morrow after moon, on the Club's ground, commencing

draft craters four bly steam launches have, a

Perding the completion of the four light. already reported, been chartered the temporary

service, and yesterday four naval officers were *ppointed to take charge as commanders of these launches with pay at the rafa of 140 tacir per month pach,

a p.m., between ""Over and Under `Thirty,"

"Over Thirty-Messrs. R. Hancock, W. C. D. Turner, A. R. Lowe, A. O, Lang, J. W. C. Bonnar, E. H. Hinds, S. Robinson, S. s. Logan, Major Macfarlan, zod Camerons, Major Staphanton, 3rd Mid, and P. Jacks

"Uader Tainy":-Menn. H. Hancock, T. In a gambling raid whichy was fix, cated at E. Pearce, A. A. Claxton, H. R. Maklo, E. A 7, Digh Street, Sanshuispe, last night, the Fowler, W. F. Brewer, J. H. Chalmers, F. H. | sergeant's interpiæter of Sam-abul-po l'olice

happy crow, all of whom from the Admiral down to the youngest powder-monkey, who. Messrs. T. F. Hough & R, Bhawan's, Idier Dan Stevens, T. C. Gray, J. W. Taylor and 5, Moore, Station and a luking were among those serpated i

of the subsidiary coinage, except in so far as ciation is deserved cannot bi daubied, for the these reveal the misterial prosperity of the country and, in particular, the prospects of that labour which is so largely recruited in the Chiness Empire. Mexico is to-day the product of a supreme dictator, whose power for good ar evil is, and has been for years, probably greater than that wielded by the Tsar of all the Russias. If ever a military dictatorship was justiß-d it has been justified in the case of Mexico. Good government has replaced Incessant internecine strife. A debased cur. rency has been standardised, so that its value is practically as stable as that of the States. Life and property are regarded with as to achieve a reputation among his own people much concers at 13. America or England. for wonderful descriptive powers and he has The people ara contented and prosperous, and obviously set his face steadfast! against any most wonderfal of all, they have been led tendency to indulge in what might be cos to recognise the importance of industry in the sidered pardonable high-salutin'; yet this little developmat of their country. In a latitude brochure which details, the trips and expand which makes for enervation and among a ences of those on the King Alfred during her people constitutionally averse to labour, the value two years on the China Station in sure to be of hard work as a national asset and an antidote treasured by the author's messmates and to revolution has become a maxim not to be should certainly attract the attention of all in disputed. But with the best will to attain greater terested in naval affairs. It is a anilors story, heights and to expluit the possibilities of tha | told we will not say in sailor's language ex- LOCAL AND GENERAL, land, the Mexicans have been unable to realisa acily, because the men who look after our first their desites owing to the paucity of labour, line of defence are neither manly-mouthed in THE Bank rate of discount in London has gode Do, Not that there was any lack of money with speech hor in ketion, but it is told with that down to five per cent, today.

·M/. Willgriffs Butterpunch which to pay the labourers, because President directness of aim and certainty of sighting that the Governor has consented to distribplein !! show Daily News, of yil insi, says to Dias saw to that whenever his rule was Broly have distinguished the King Alfred's crew in he pritss to the boys of the Diocesan School: A musting was held on Sunday, established.” But as everybody on the contigent other, Galds. For a wonder, even

and Orphnasko na Tanisday, and, inst, at Captoners at the Tea Guijd, Hach

even the piquant

Do Mr. Ellis Kadoorle's Cherokee Chief Do.. Balachi Chief': Do.

Mohawk Chief-

Sidier Roy

Do..

'Do," Do.

over answers to that title, will be welcomed with open arms in Hongkong agalo. Little wonder that Admiral Sir Arthur W. Moore was proud of his King Alfred's men; every Britisher Mr. F. B. Marshall's Rubber True is proud of them, for in every respect they

Palm Trea exhibited the finest traits of the self-reliant,

Nutmeg Tree self-respecting, ever-honourable follower of Mr. Alex. Moit's Strathprim.

| Camphor Tree their great chief who fell at Trafalgar,

| Mojor Parker's Panjabi ne! Mr. John Peel's Kirkānis

Do Kirkwood Do Kukguation

Kirkushoo

by the

will

ng the West River control? ALEGROM was received in the Colony to meeting wasto form an associating tal day from-Manila to the effect ibat the Carni has been postponed bruary 3rd unti: two hundred

Iba

i was determined to be a master or nothing, it little vida remasks are really laughabla.. Often was necessary to look ahead for that labour there is more conveyed in an aids than could which was ed sorely seeded. Unlike somember. be ex

semi populmed counties whicí

As we go to press Mr. Amos P.. Wilder, U. S. Consul General, is addressing a ~ eeting of the' Hongkong Odd Volumes Society, at which Hon. Mr. H. F. Pollock, IC, presides. Thé. lecturer in relating an account of his recept Journey from Hankow so Canton. An extended report will appear in to-morrow's inspan var

SHIPPING AND MAILY

*American (57àpidajanih inste

French (Oceanien), 2110 instel Amariçan (Nippon Maru) 21st inste Indian(A

By kind permission" of Lieut.-Colonel W. Sconto pa kumsang Laged insty Moncrieff and Officers, the Band of the Third The as. Kumeric sailed from Koba fór Moji

on 17th inst Battalion The Duke of Cambridge's Own M (Middlesex Regiment) will play the following inal, and is due here on 21st inst

programme of maile, during dinner,, at the Hongkong Hotel, to-morrow, the 18th Inst,

(Valse pounionni”. Au pays da Chanson

Secollections of Gounod

The ss. Luchow left Wei-hat•w¢i® on÷x6c

The P. & A. Co/s 1.x. Numantia sajjad from |„Kobs yaaltıday, and is dun to strive this port

BTHO ME

French, wall

thus)