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Mr. Durgor's Just in Timo

*1st. 1. ......(Cumming) 1 Mr. F.B. Marshall's Applo Troo

11ṛt Gib° ............................. (Vidu), '2 Mr. Buxey's Aurora Rose 11st.

91b..... *** wi.....(Burkill) 3 | Mr. John Peol's Anelioneaira

10st. 91b.......(Jalstone) 0- Mr. C. H., Ross' Bon Hope 11st

Hb..

...(Hicknn) O Mr. Durgor's Just in Fan 10st

9lb.

fourth.

Dividends -$39,80

Places, $6.00, $5,50, Just in Fun $0.20 Aurorà Rose $5, Cash sweep:

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17

TO FIGHT THE PLAGUE

IN THE NORTH.

PLUCKY CANTON M.D.'» LEAVE HONGKONG TO-DAY.

volve some very,

10th inst.

this action been taken by tho authorities at the outsot,

THE WILY CHINESE.

GIVING A BAD TIME TO THE MANIKA POLICE.

It is unquestioumble that the situation in the North as regards the provalence of plaguo is very much worso than has yot boun

The Manila polico in their stated in any newspaper. The crusade against opium smoking officials are taking every means and gambling aro living a bad possible to prevent the real state time at the funds of the wily of things from becoming known Chinose, who have suddenly "tan- to the outside world. Already bled" to the fact that every man's many millions of dollars have home is his castle. boon lust by the Chinese mer- clunits and traders owing to this epidemic.

After all, it is doubtful whether this is the host, possible policy; la Dr. Taylor's opinion, it would bo far better for the Covorniment to face the situation straight without seeking for one moment to minimise its sogiotismoss; and, merchants for

LOSS OF TRADE

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MR. HENRY DALEAS AND "THE FOLLIES."

INTERVIEW TO-DAY.'

17th inst.

ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

FOURTH CRUISER RACE.

Cruiser races was sailed on tho

AN ECHO OF 1900.

EMPRESS-DOWAGER GOING TO TSIANFU.

The fourth of a series of five. CHINESE OFFICIAL CIRCLES

AGITATED. 12th instant. The course was As a rulo the Now Your in from a line off the south, shore of Stonecutters Island round a rock flaug Ting Island, and back, a distance of 27 miles. The follow- ing boats competed :---

Mr. Jobson

China is prolifio of sensational rumours, and the present, twenty days old, is proving no exception. Tuuleed, to julgo by the writings in the native press, a shadow now overliangs China as denso as that. which desconded upon her oloven years ago,

Tho

To-night at the Theatro' Rayal Mr. Henry Dallas' company opons, for a short season with Mr. A good deal of public indign

Pelissier's world-famous "The tion has been aroused by the

Follies" which has praved such (King) 0 apparently apathetic attitude of

hugo success at the Apollo 5lb penalty

the Chinese Government towards

The police state that through Theatro, London. Interviewed the alarming epidemic of plague

out the city Chinese who run those this afternoon by a "Tolegraph' A vory oven start. Just in the North and their failure to Fun ran away from the field intake effective measures to stamp it

fied their doors, but have built some intere ting information La Cigale Mr. A Bune places have not only heavily forti-reprosentative, Afr. Dallas gavo Dalveon Hon. Mr. H, Keswick the first furlong, followed by Ben out before it had assumed the vast

inside the walls of the building about "The Follios" and his Alloon. Mr. A. Saownt

Clara Hope, Apple, Tree, Justin Time, proportions that it now presents.

another wall,, with galvanized company. Aurora Rose and Auchencairn. But it is to be admitted, after

iron on both sides, the enclosure "And how did you first think Maranda Mr. Brutton

As our readers will have noted, The ordor was unchanged until all, that the authorities are not

having butonesil door and two of taking "The Follies' out East?" Shipo

Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock the situation between Chiùa and going up the inclino when by any means dead to a sense of

or thressmullerwindows, all being asked the interviewer.

Tavy Oflicors 1.M.S. Tammar, ker iounediate noighbours-Eng- Auchencairn moved into fifth their responsibility in this thatter.

kept securely in place by iron burs. "Well, it struck me all of a Dorothy Capt. Lyddon, A.O.D. and (in India), Russin and Japan position and Aurorn Коно And if anything were need-if nogessary, to compensate the They also know that while officers sudden," saill Mr. Dallas, "so I Thoro yus a strong.oasterly is causing the Grand Council

Entoring the villaged to prove this net it would

with a search warrant mug brouk set off for Bath to see Mr. Pelissier. wind inside the harbour when consideral lo uneasiness. this londor lost his advantage to be found in the departure from

down doors to get in their houses, fe mot me with a huge motor car the stuart was made at 10 am, outbreak of plague has increased Ben Hope and Apple Tree, the Hongkong to-day of nino Can- ratlo, than ran the risk of hy they are not liable to prosecution quite in keeping with his own The Dalveon and La Cigalo find the tension, and the leading or latter getting into second place ton doctors-ono European and ing the epidemic over-run the if they fail to open the doors huge figuro-and you know what one reef down in their mainsails, gans of the nativo press are now. at the bend Aurora Roso com-

oight Chineso-bud for Mak- entire country by keoping open when ordered to do so, so that that is. I jumped in and the first the other boats had whole sails.usy reaping a flourishing crop ing up strong on the outside don to assist in the fight against the lines of communication and according to the police, by the words he said were, "Woll, how Outsido, Green Island it was cf dragous' teeth; unsuccessfully challonged Willow the terrible scourge that has failing to isolate completely the time they broak those heavy bar much money have you got?" I almost allat calm, which extendod -

Tho-first and most noneational Trea who little suspecting Just in fallen upon the northern part areas already infected. Had this ricades all evidence of opium replied, How much monoy do you for some distance to the south rumour is that the Empuss Time, the latter spurted and sat of the Chinese Empire. The method been adopted at the smoking or gambling, hus dis want? That was how the busi-ward. Hore the Dalygon and La Dowager contemplatas a journey ched the race from Willow Troe party of medicos left this after beginning, very likely it would appeared.

ness started..

Cigale shook out their reefs, and to Tsiunfu, China's ancient capi by half a length. Aurora Rosemoon by the s.s. Aulmi, which have proved much more economi The police lit upon the idea-of Then you lost no time in get- the former hoisted her topsails tal, whither the Court fled in and Just in Fun finished lovel for is due to arrive on Saturday in cal than the extensive medical prosecuting the owners of such ting down to torms?"

and main topmast staysail. The 1900: No reason is assigned for third place.

Shanghai, whence they will operations which it has now been, houses for violations of the build- "No; I arranged that I should Maranda and Snipe, keeping this exceptional stop, other than Timo: 1.48.1-5

tranship for Dainy and travel found necessary to adopt. ing law, in building interior have the full use of Mr. Pelissior's moro to the westward, picked up. tit. Her Majesty viows with alarm The previous record was bontenon to Makdon by rail. Mukton Dr. Taylor and his coadjutors, partitions without licenses. Aids and materials and that my a ligte air which gave them the encroachments of foreign is in the very centre of the coming as they do from South low convictions resulted but the company should be porsonally slight lead for a time, and took troops in Manchuria, Mongolin by 4-5 second.

plague-strickon area, and upon China, will be bound to fool the law breakers circumvented this solected by him. Altogether thord them from under the lee of Lam and Yun, and is preparing for those gallant doctors will de-cold very severely in Manchuria. by obtaining licenses. To meet wore about 400 applicants. Woma Island, when a strong oust emergencies. The loading Chi- Hoavy clothing suitable to thee situation the police are now had our first voice trial at the breeze was, again mot with ese organ which airs this rumour STRENUOUS WORK. climate will be procured at Shang-making arrests for violations of Apollo and of the artistes who and a moderate swoll. Before is bitterly critical of the attitudo The sectors have volunteered north bogins.

hai before the journey farther tho health rogulations in building interwont the volte tost on that the rock was reached, however, of the Chinese Ministors, who, it The amos of in such a manier as to obstruct occasion not a single one was the rest of the floot falling in with says, are engaged in social their services in response to the Chinese doctors accompany light and ventilation.

selected,'

a smart breeze Of Lamma Island, amenities instead of guarding tha appeal made for medical asing Dr. Taylor are as follows :~~- sistance from South China. Out Dr. Yip Soung Ting, Dr. Clai

"So you fully intended to have reached for the rock in fine stylo, interests of a threatened China.

The Dalveen rounded the mark pick of the basket?" of the 390 Europos medical In. Kyong, Dr. Ho' Kin Yau, men in the South, the only one Dr. Chang Kwong Lu, Dr. Ng

"Yes. When we did get the first, followed by Tavy, La Cigale, Fio Colmteer lins been Dr. James on Chi, Dr. T. 1.. Loung, Dr. Chi

company together, we re-heare Mirada, Snipe, Alcon, and The E. and A. nuil stoamer ad at the Apollo soven hours Dorothy. Ularu split her jib and Taylor, who has chargo of the Iu Ting, Dr. T. Q. Young, and Dr. St. Albans left Sydney on the a day for six wooks before we got had to retire from tho race. Lejer Colony at Canton, outside. S. Tan. Their services have not 18th ult. for Manila, China, and the thing to pass the critical oyo the walls of the city. Whilst boon engaged for any stipulated Japan, via ports. The liner was of the Chief Folly, as he is awaiting the Shanghai steamer, period, but it is hoped that the work well patronised, and in addition affectionately called by his com- Dr. Taylor and his Chinese con of staying this plague opilenie to aropean passengers, she pang.", freres stayed at the China Hotel,

An was he satisfied with about four months' time. shall have been completed in carried 80 Chinese who are home-

ward bound on holiday bont. your selection before you loft The Government allowed cachThey all possess the necessary England?" doctor Tls. 400 to cover exponses certificates entitling them to re- So much so that he gave mo and also before leaving paiteach urn to Australia. Sixty-three the unique offer to fill his own 3g facts about thus mission and the event of any member of the from Victoria, six from New Zea-That was our first appearance to able to glean some very interest-his first month's salary of Tis, 300, men from New South Wales, 10 company's late at Eastbourne, its objects, The Chinese doctors

party succumbing to the pestland, and one from Tasmania.gether as a company before wo are mostly young men, typical of which wo carnestly trust will not Mr. 'Young Ping, a well-known left for India.". Chinoso nation of recent times.in will be paid to his nearest re- she advanegment made by the be the case-asut of Tis. 1,800 West Maitland merchant, with "And did you score a success ?"!

liis family, is a pussenger, is well

"Tho. manager of the East- the adoption of Western science

lative.

as Mr. Lim Jow, a leading fruitbourne Theatro evidently thought in medical treatment.

merchant in Campboll-street, so, for he offered the his house for A PERSONALITY. Dr. James Taylor, though not Sydney,

August Bank Holiday. He did Miranda 3.50' 0" 3.99 6"again passing through one of

Tary in any sense the loader of the

not know then I was coming East. party-for all are on an equality

Snipe So, after pretending to think a

Dalveon little, I told him that as I was Angust Race Week and as my his co-workers very much in

acroplane had been bust up, I was afraid I would not be able to book the ongagemont,"

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Ticket Ny 114, 1st, $1,700,30

378, Bu, sat.so * 824 & 51, 3ed, $120.45 6.The Phaethon Stakos.Han dicap Winner $500 Second 815 Third $75. For China ponies that have ran at any Gymkhana meetingand grillins on date of entry. Witors at this moeting and non-starters barred. Eatrines $10. Ono

milo and a quarter. Mr. John Peel's Auchenskovele · 10st. 121b....Johnstono1:1 Mr. D. Macdonard's Highlandd

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Tarn 10st, h... (Vida)

Mr. Dolefül's Tomahawk 10st:

21.

.............(Hickman)

Mr. Busoy's Perle d'Or Stoo 104L 121.........(Burkill) Messrs. Shade and Baloch's Trewint Hist. Ol, (King) Mr. Ellis. Kadoorie's Belgian

Chief Ost, Sh*

(Cumining) 0

a dlh overweight..

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Yesterday evening a represent ative of the "Hongkong Tole- graph" had an opportunity of mooting the relief party and was

They are all qualified M.D.'s holding either English or Ameri- can diplomas, with the exception

CHINESE COMING HOME.

MASQUERADE BALL..

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"Then, how was "The Follies' received in India, Mr. Dallas?"

We may, of couro, discount by 100 per cent, the rumour thint partition threatens the Empire; but the projected journey of the Empress-Dowager is, apparont-- again encountered a calm, but La in conjunction with a socond On the roach homo all the bonts y, woll authenticated, and taken Cigale, keeping close to Lamma, striking rumour, is worthy of kept her way until she again mot caroful consideration. We refer the onsterly wind in the harbour, to the causes underlying the re- and she finished a good first, cont attempt on the life of Prince completing the course in 4 houra Kung. It is freely hinted that 53 minutes 28 seconds. The the attempt was made at the Aileen was the next to follow, instigation of his Imperial ro- Dalveen and Dorothy. then came Miranda, Tavy, Saipo, latives, and that the opium- smoking eunuch was merely the The times of finishing wore as who know Chinese will seo nothing tool of palace intriguers. Thoso follows:-

extraordinary in mol a rumour, und, whether true or not, it indi- catos that the Forbiddon City is those spasms of unrost which marked the death of Kwang Hau and the eclipse of Yuan Shili K'ui. Wonood hardly say that we re-

Aileon

Actual

Corre:e1 1fccks

La Cigale 2.50 20 2.53" 23" 9 3.45' 00' 3.31' 30" 3

3.55'38" 3.28' 38" 5 3.57' 58" 3.30' 58", 40 4. 213" 4. 2' 13" 2

Marko to, date Miranda Snipe

10 18

La Bigalo Tayy Aileen Dalveen Elnino

Dorothy 18

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10

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Porlo d'Or Rond assumed the of ano, who holds a Japanese is nevertheless regarded, by. The second masquerade bail at duo to play in Colombo in Dorothy 4.1454" 3.20' 54" 7 Jond at the start, Tomahawk cortificate. It is true that none of } second, Highland Turn third and them has had any previous ex-the light of a chiof. His is an Bello Viow Ilotel will take place. Belgian Chief was left at the post. porience in plague work, so that On the first round Porle d'Or

apon Dr. Taylor will fall the work interesting personality. For three to-night, on their large open air Rose lod followed by Tumalaw of training thom in the latest years he has been in charge of sting rink, and the manager, and Auchenskroch, Belgian Chief methods of plague treatment. This lie Leper Settlement at Canton. Mr. W. Gallagher, is making bringing up the rear. Auchen-will be pursued on this journey-45 He belongs to no denomination, every possible arrangement to onsure its success. If any meu but works ivler the auspices of . skeoch worked up opposite the Mukilon by means of lectures and the London and Edinburgh Alis sure of success is obtained the stands as Bolgian Chief forged practical illustrations.

sion to Lapers in India and the proprietor will probably hold one ahead and raced neck and nock

In entering upon this work, the Jast. Down the line into the their hands, for, as is well known, Chins. The lepers in the settle be given to-night, one for the in the first place Trowint being doctors are taking their lives in Far East, of which he is the each month. Steps have been agent for the whole of South taken towards making the floor almost perfect. Two prizes will village. the leaders"

wore the death-rate in pneumonic challenged by Auchonskogelgue epidemics is

ment numborsome 1,500 or 1,700.

best fancy-dressed lady, and the and Tomahawk, `Mr. John-

Last winter about 40 diod of

atlier for the most comic gentle- stone's mount, sucëçeded and the.

starvation.

100 PER CENT.

"Oh, with the greatest onthu siasm, overywhere we wont. The succoss of the company has beon phonomenal.

that you had been to the Allalin

"I saw from the Indian papers

bad Exhibition."

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for to these rumours with no high regard for thoir valuo; but in China no rumour is, too bizarre or far-fotched for con- sideration, and those under notico undoubtedly indicate that ignorance as usual, is busy making mountains out of mole hills. Unfortunately the noun- tains are of an anti-foreign aspect, and in this connection it would be impossible to overestimate the. övil effects which a Court journey to Tsian would have. Already the nativo pross are bitterly commenting on the presence of the North; on German activity Japanese and Russim troops in

in Shantung and British opera-

"The masquerade ball at the "You; wo were engaged by race to the winning post was an Of course, every; precaution Apart altogether from the Loper. Late trams will run to the the Govoramont before wo left Bollo View Hotel was another exciting one between Auchen-will be taken to ensure imunity Colony, he has charge of a home Contral Market at the conclusion England to go up to Allaha success. A large crowd assemblod on the rink, in spite of the skeoch and Tomahawk. Mr. John from the disease whilst working at Sha-hoh for untainted children of the foto.

bad during our Calcutta soa- Poel's pony won and Highland in the infected districts. Immedi-born of leprous parents; for leprosy

son.. It was most successful throatoning weather, and Tarn was a good second. “ ately upon going aboard the is not horoditary though both CAPTAINS' CLUB DANCE. in every way. In Rangoon, too, enjoyable evening was spent. tions in Yunnan. Hor Majesty's

wo boat all theatrical records."

Many pretty costumes were seen, departure from Peking would steamer Dr. Taylor inoculated contagious and infections. To- 7-The Governor's Cup.-Pre-himself and all the others accom-wards the upkeep of this the

"And in Malaya?

and the best was that of lend colour to the allegations of sented by lis Excellency Sirpanying him with anti-plague London and Edinburgh Mission

"It was just, exactly the same the first prize for the best fancy- "Flower Girl," who carried off F. J. D. Lugard. Second to

foreign interferencs. Last night, a very successful in the Malay States and the Straits receive $150; and third $75. obtained from Paris, Dr. Taylor is pound sterling perannum. Other Captains Club in Queen's Road, pissed at the Tanglin Club and seen in the gents department, Of this sorum, which is make a grant of one hundred dance was held in the rooms of the Settlements. At Singapore we dressed lady. Many comics were griffins of this season 1910 for use in the North. The effect charity. In the home there are For China poaies, subscription taking a large quantity with him wise it has to depend upon public which were taxed to their utmost the German Club as well as in the Bome of whom were very good, their unsubstantiality but those 1911: Weight for inches as of the injection of the serum is to fourteen children, of whom three capacity by the large company City Hall Theatre." per scale.

eause local swelling and fever, are boys over the ago of twelve, with great spirit until two o'clock

present. Dancing was kopt up.

Tuca.......... Donau .....

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Coconut Troo

KOTU.

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16th inst.

The rumours now current in nativo cirelos-oro- laughablo.in

Thoy, of course, put the specta-proceding the Boxer rising were As to repertory, Mr. Dallus?"tors in roars of laughter. The equally without foundation you tho "Our repertory consists of all first prize in the gentleman line results were practical in tho ex-

ball early next month.

·BILLIARDS.

SOLDIERS' CLUB.

of exaggerated comment.

BURGLARY AT HUNGHOM.

lasting for two or three days.as a whilst the youngest is a baby this morning, music being sup- Mr. Pelissier's copyright songs was awarded to the "Clown, with tremo. The Board of the Interior rule. Its value has beer proved twelve months old, whose another plied by p contingent from tho and burlesquos, glees and potted numbers in front." The pro- has done well in threatening in many other countries whero is an innato of the German Tepor Selarnhorst band. Supper, sup- plays. As for the stago effects.prietor will probably hold a third sovere penalties for those guilty plague is endemic, and its uso in Mission at Tung-kwang Rudi plied by the Astor House Hotel, North China so far has been mentary education is given to tho was served at eleven o'clock,

our plant, costumes, and so on

·SUPREME COURT. attended with satisfactory results, younger chuldron by Chinese Afterward, the vice-president, used by Mr. Polissier in all his aro wholly identical with those When the party of Canton instructors, while Dr. Taylor Captain it. Martons of the H.A.L. productions. The famous Folly Lath inst

doctors reach Mukden, of which himself gives lessons in phytoasted the President, Captain Scano (the opening scene) was At the Summary Jurisdiction district Dr. Christio is in chargo, siology, anatomy, first aid, market Court this morning, Mr. Justice it is expected that they will be gardening, poultry keeping, hand-plond, who is at present absent painted for me by Mr. Pel'ssior's Hazeland took some further despatched to that part of the loom weaving, and machine received with enthusiasm. Mr. and is a replies of the one used Hongkong Volunteers team and A Chingman was charged at the

from Hongkong, and the toast was scenio artist, Mr. John T. Bull The last matches batwośn the ovidence in the case of Hop Sun province lying to the south-east kuitting.

G. Prien, secretary, was indefati- v. the Kam Kuk In firm, who of the city, clained $1,111.40 for samshu supplied.

Mr. Gardiner appearod for the plaintiff, and Mr. Davidson for the

defendant.

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It too early yet to state exactly the plans of the loadquarter au- thorities in this respect, but in all probability Dr. Taylor will bo put

17th inst.

This institution is much in ncert gable in looking after the comfort/at the Apollo Theatro in London." the 83rd Co, TGA, took place Magistracy this morning, before

of funds, Dr. Taylor informs us, and he is sure that donations" would be liberally forthcoming from Hongkong were the im

of the guests.

SUPREME COURT.

in charge of a sub-contral districtportanco of this work better At the Summary Jurisdiction whether or not shall extend my 196. The highest break of the a.m. this morning, and stolo the

with outlying stations, each look known. All subscriptions to tho

"Do you intend to make a long last night at the Soldiers' Club. Mr. J. Wood, with burglary at stay in Hongkong?**

Both games resulted in wins for No. 101 Kowloqu City Lond. Well, I have received n very this Voluntcors-Capt. Lammert Inspector Sullivan prosecuted.

The defondant went to the com flattering offer from Manila, and 250, Gunner Taylor 214: Privats upon that a good deal depends Hamilton 250, Sorgenst Holliday plainant's eating house at 1:15 During the cross-examination od after. by a Chinese doctor. house are expended on rice, medi- Court this morning, Mr. Justica souson bore. Mannwhile, I intend evening was ride by Gunner contents of a drawer on the counter, of the plaintiff, Counsel was If this plan is carried out, Dreino and education. Nothing Hazeland was again engaged in to stay for only a short period." Taylor, 24.

consisting of $10 in money, two unable to obtain a satisfactory Taylor intends to ink for a mili-goes for hymn-books. Rocently the houring of the suit. of Hop,

The total scores are as follows: knives and a dog licence. The reply to a question with regard to try cordon to be placed around a collection of between $600 and Sun v Kam Kuk Lani.

THE MACAO BOUNDARY-longkong Volunteer Corps, complainant's wife woke at the the amount paid as tax on the the district for which he will be $700 was made in Canton on be- Mr. Gardiner appearod, for

QUESTION.

1044 points; 83rd Co. Royal time and saw the defendant in the spirit sold by him.

responsible, 50 as: to onsure half of the institution. During the plaintiff and Mr. Davidson

Garrison Artillery 1001 points, house, and arrested him. The Counsel was advore to putting that none of the inhabitants Dr. Taylor's absence, his place for the defendants.

It is reported that the Wai Wü- No games will bo.played dur-way ho ontered the house was by a leading question, but his lionour of the infected area shall will be taken by Mr. Yip Chan, n. The action, which was for pu hasarritten to the Portuguese ing Race Week; the next will be pushing the bolt from outside. solved the difficulty by directing escape into the towns and vill-medical student of the French $1,111.10 for goods supplied, was Minister in Paking that the Macao on Monday, when the Hongkong Dofondant pleaded guilty, and Counsel to put the question speci- ages which are free from plague. College, Cariton, in his last year after some mora native ovidence Boundary questionmust be settled Police team play the H.E.. "A" fically. At this stage the case The spread of the pest could with Dr. Boyd of the Prosbytorian had boon taken, adjourned to within the second moon so as to team, commencing at 7.30 p.m. WAR adjourned until to-morrow. have boon forgoly booked had Mission to oversee,

Marola

I prevent complications arising, sharp.

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