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TIIE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX. SATURDAY. BrAY 20, 1916.
GERMAN "FOKKEB," BROUGHT DOWN WITHIN FRENCH LINES, BEING EXAMINED BY FRENCH
OFFICERS.
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Daily
at 8 :30 A. L
Saturdays
at 9 A. M.
Store Closes
Dailv
at 5:30 P. Ma
Saturdays at 6 P. M.
Mr. Birrell Says He Asked
, Kitchener to Send More
( Soldiers to Dublin.
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The Most in Value, the Best in Quality
DANGER IN
IRELAND
KNOWN
ADVANCE
SINN FEIN ALWAYS MENACE
Witness at Hearing: Always Felt, lie
. Says, That He Was Ignorant ot
W hat Was Going On In Cel
lars of Irish Capital.
I.0SDON, May 19. Augustine Bir
rell, who resigned as Chief Secretary
for Ireland, after the Sinn Fein revolu
tion, appeared today as a -witness be
fore the Royal Commission, which is
conducting an inquiry into the Irish
rebellion. Mr. Birrell read a state
ment which he described as dealing
with Sinn Feinism. He continued:
"If the home rule bill' had not been
placed on the statute books, there
would have beer a great explosion of
rage and disappointment, both in Ire
land and in the United States, which,
when war came, would have assumed
alarming proportions. The events in
Ulster and the gun-running at Lame
by the Ulsterites in 1914 undoubtedly
had a great effect on disloyalists else
where." Redmond's Patriotism Commended. -
Ireland had preserved an unbroken
front at the outbreak of the war.
through the patriotism of John Red
mond, Mr. Birrell continued, but there
were many who did not agree with his
attitude. It was impossible to over
estimate the effect which the advent
of the Ulster leader. Sir Edward Car
son, to the Cabinet, had exercised on
the minds of the people of Ireland. If
Mr. Redmond had accepted office in
the same Cabinet he would not have
remained leader of the Irish party.
When it was seen that the war
would be prolonged, Mr. Birrell said,
Ireland soon developed not wholly un
reasonable expectations of a German
landing and of partial risings in dif
ferent parts of Ireland: and promises
of German assistance were at th bot
tom of the outbreak. Answering Baron
Hardinge, Mr. Birrell said:
"Sinn Feinism had spread all over
the place. The Sinn Felners were sick
of Parliamentary parties and they de
sired to be left alone.
Dangerous Situation Realized.
"I realized for two years certainty
that there was a dangerous movement
In Ireland, but after consultation with
the various Irish leaders I came to the
conclusion that a policy of non-intervention
was the safest. To disarm any
one section of the populace on the evi
dence we had would have been dan
gerous." "You need not answer this question,
but why were the Irish leaders who
advised you in this policy to be relied
upon?" asked Baron Hardinge.
" "In the first place, I had formed a
pretty clear estimate of my own and
I don't think I ever was much influ
enced by other people," replied Mr.
Birrell. "But Mr. Redmond, fori ex
ample, always took the view that the
Sinn Feiners were negligible and he
paid so in the House of Commons. I
did not attach much importance to his
opinion, because I was quire sure they
were dangerous."
Continuing. Mr. Birrell said he had
daily reports from the Royal Irish
Constabulary and these reports were
of such a character that one could
form a general estimate of the state
of feeling in the countryside.
"I always felt that I was ignorant of
what was going on in the cellars of
Dublin and I was exceedingly nervous
about that. I had heard that the castle
was to be taken.
"Steps were taken to deal with these
reports, but nothing came of them, and
I should be curious to hear if anybody
knew this thing was going to happen.
"I had decided views, so much so that
I had conferences with Generals Kitch
ener and French on March 20 and
March 27 to persuade them to send
more soldiers to Dublin.
Men Kot Spared for Ireland.
"The "War Office replied that they
were busy training men and that the
men could not be spared to be trans
ferred to Ireland. "' The military
authorities considered that in case of
trouble in any part of Ireland they
could move troops from Liverpool as
quickly and as safely as from one part
of Ireland to the other. Lord Wira
iborne held the same views that I did."
"If the military authorities had acted
on your advice the results might not
have happened?"
"I was uneasy about Dublin, but I
Jiad not expected such a thing. Nor do
I know anybody else who did."
The Commission adjourned until
Monday.
Photograph from Underwood.
PALLE.V GERMAN AEROPLANE.
This is indeed a "find" for the French officers who will examine closely all the details and construction of the
machine and profit thereby. The German "Fokker" is a speedy machine and can rise from the ground quicker
than any of the aeros used by the allies on the western front. This machine carries, mounted in front of the
observer, a rapid fire machine gun, which pours a deadly hail of bullets into the enemy aircraft. This type of aero,
driven by an experienced German pilot is an engine of great destruction. Branches and other foliage are some
times spread upon the wings and other parts of t'ie machine to disguise its whereabouts on the ground from the
enemy airman flying high above.
ROLL IS PREPARED
Reynolds at Work on Con
vention Preliminaries.
PROGRAMME IS OUTLINED
BLOCKADE WILL CONTINUE
Lord Cecil Says British. Pressure
, Never Will Be Relaxed.
LONDON. May 19. Replying to the
oerman suggestion that Great Britain,
in response to the change in the Ger
man submarine campaign, should mod
ify the food blockade. Lord Robert
Cecil. Minister of War Trade, informed
the Associated Press today there was
not the remotest possibility that Brit
ish economic pressure on the central
powers would be relaxed. He said:
"We maintain that the blockade is
fully legal under international law.
Its reprisal character is merely , inci
dental, called forth by German use
of submarines, but the rigid enforce
ment of the blockade is merely an ex
tension of our rights, which we had not
hitherto found it expedient to use."
Erapliasis to Be Placed on American
Ism, Preparedness and Protective
Tariff Progressives Order
100,000 Buttons.
CHICAGO. May 19. Secretary James
B. Reynolds, of the Republican Na
tional Committee, today began prepar
ing the temporary roll of delegates to
the party's National convention. In ad
dition to Oregon, which held its pri
mary today, delegates from all but
three states have been chostn.
Texas will select its delegation by the
convention method and South Dakota
will elect its delegates by direct pri
mary on May 22.
West "Virginia will elect its delega
tion June 6 by direct primary, but
there will be only one set of names
voted for. as the leaders have agreed
to thresh out their factional disputes
in a series of pre-primary conventions.
This will enable the Secretary of State
to certify the delegates to the National
committee by telegraph, so that the
representatives may occupy their seats
at the opening session of the National
convention June 7.
Programme to Be Illustrated.
The contract for the official pro
gramme of the convention was award
ed to a Chicago firm today. The pro
gramme will consist of 100 pages and
contain photographs of members of the
Republican National Committee and of
ficials of the local committee on ar
rangements, in addition to the schedule
of events at the convention.
Preparation of the Republican plat
form which will be submitted to the
National convention next month has
started, according to Fred W. Upham.
chairman of the local committee on
arrangements for the convention, who
returned from New York today after
a conference with Chairman Hilles and
other members of the Republican Na
tional Committee.
Strong planks favorinrr American
ism, military preparedness and a tariff
for the protection of American indus
tries, it is said, are among the suh.iects
considered for the platform. The plank
on Americanism and military prepar
edness will, it is declared, be sufficient
ly strong to meet every reasonable
demand of progressive Republicans, cc-
cording to reports received nere.
Progressive Order 100,000 Bnttons.
An order for 100.000 campaign bu!-
tons bearing an American flag and the
AVLONA TOJBE ATTACKED
Austrian Fleet to Escort 150 Troop
Ships to Albania.
i
PARIS, May 19. One hundred and
fifty steamers have been assembled at
the Hungarian seaport of a iume to
transport troops, munitions and sup
plies under protection of the Austro
Hungarian fleet to Durazzo. Albania.
This information was received here in
advicee from Innsbruck. It is supposed
here that the Austrians intend to make
a strong attack on the Albanian town
of Avlona. which is occupied by the
Italians.
Randitcli Believed Bead.
ABERDEEN. Wash.. May 19. (Spe
rial.) Local friends of Nick Randitch,
former Aberdeen boxer, who was
drafted into the Austrian army while
on a visit in that country, believe him
to be dead. It has been eight months
Eince any letters have been received
from him. whereas formerly letters
were received every few weeks. At
Itst accounts Randitch was fighting
against the Italians. He lived most of
his life in this country, but had. never
taken out citizenship papers.
inscription, "Americanism" and "Roose
velt" was given today for use during
the Progressive National Convention in
Chicago. The order was given by a
representative of the Progressive Na
tional Committee.
Secretary O. K. Davis, in a statement
issued, said: -
"It has been boldly asserted by cer
tain Republican leaders that they in
tend to 'let Mr. Roosevelt write their
party platform.' I take it that what
these gentlemen mean is that tiiey are
going to have the platform written out
of the recent declarations by the Colo
nel concerning Americanism and pre
paredness and to commit their party to
this programme, while at the same time
they seek to have their' convention
select as their nominee some other
man than the one whose aggressive
ness and force have made these things
the paramount issue of the day."
TURKISH FORT IS RAZED
BRITISH WARSHIPS AND FLAAES
DESTROY STRONGHOLD.
Effective Attack on Fortification on
Egyptian-Palestine Frontier Is
Reported to London.
LONDON, May 19. British warships
and aeroplanes have bombarded the
town of El Arish, in Egypt, near the
border of Palestine, and are believed to
have destroyed the fort there, it was
announced officially today. El Arish
is on the Turkish line of communica
tions from Syria to Egypt. The text of
the British official statement is:
"The general officer commander-in-chief
in Egypt reports that our ships,
aeroplanes and seaplanes successfully
bombarded El Arish, an important post
on the enemy line of communications
from Syria to Egypt, on the morning
of May 18. The ships bombarded the
fort southwest of the town and are
believed to have reduced it to ruins.
"The aerial attack was divided into
two phases. The seaplanes opened the
bombardment, oeing followed later by
the aeroplanes. A column of troops
about 1000 strong was seen south of
the town on the march and three bombs
exploded among them. All the camps
were effectively bombarded.
"All the ships and machines returned
safely."
Astoria Fisherman Browned.
ASTORIA. Or., May 19. (Special.)
Martin Krapp, who was employed as
boat-puller by John'Maripo, a gillnet
fisherman, was drowned in the break
era below Sand Island yesterday and
his body was recovered today. The
men were picking up their net when
their boat was capsized. Other boats
hastened to the rescue and saved Mari-
po. but could not reach the other man.
Krapp was about 28 years of age and
left a widow, who resides in San Francisco.
Mrs: Mary K. Rlndse. of Los Anycles,
is t&ld to be the first woman railroad tres.
Idem in California and one of the three
women executives ofrrailways in the United
t tates.
SIBLEY TO REMAIN
Order Withdrawing Expedition
Is Countermanded.
MORE SUPPLIES ARE SENT
Thousand to Be Added to Border Pa
trol In Bigr Bend District Xeit
Week Guard Nearly Ready
for Active Duty.
MARATHON. Tex.. May 19. The or
der of withdrawal sent to the Sibley
Langhorne expeditionary column two
days ago has been countermanded and
the American troops which invaded
Mexico in search of the Glenn Springs
bandits will remain there indefinitely,
it is reported here tonight. This col
umn probably will be reinforced by
troops from General Pershing's army,
according to the same sources of information.
Major Langhorne, when last heard
from, had established his camp at El
Pino, 125 miles south of the border.
Supplies to Be Hastened.
Twenty-seven automobile trucks
were unloaded at Marathon today and
will be pressed into commission to
morrow to rush supplies to Colonel
fci.bley in Mexico.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex.. May 19. By
the first of the coming week almost
1000 men will be added to the border
patrol in the Big Bend district, where
bandits raided Boquillas and Glenn
Springs two weeks ago. General Fun
ston has given orders for the Sixth
Cavalry, commanded by Colonel Jo
seph A. Gaston, that arrived today at
Columbus, N. M., from service with
General Pershing's column, to report
immediately at Marfa, Tex. From there
this regiment will be apportioned to
Sierra Blanca, Alpine and Marathon.
Few Guardsmen Kail Duty.
Brigadier-General Henry A. A.
Greene left here tonight for the border
and early in the coming week, it is
expected, tho militia will be ready to
take its assignment in the Brownsville
district. Out of the 4000 guardsmen
who reported for service in this state.
only 55 failed to respond to the call
to take the oath of allegiance in the
regular establishment.
The number rejected for physical
disability was negligible. General Fun
ston was still without advices today
relative to the return of American Con
suls from Mexico.
The hawkablll turtle, from which com
mercial tortoise shell of high grade la ob
tained. n extremely plentiful alonjr the
nortnwestern coast or western Australia.
LATEST OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS
German.
BERLIN. May 19. by wireless to Say
ville, N. Y. The text of today's
German army headquarters statement
says:
"Western front West of the Meuse
we captured French trenches on both
sides of the road from Haucourt to
Esnes. extending to the southern cor
ner of the Canard (Duck) wood. Nine
officers and 120 men were taken pris
oner. "A .new attack by the French against
Hill 304 broke down with considerable
losses to the enemy.
"East of the Meuse the artillery fire
on both sides increased temporarily to
great violence.
"Airmen on both sides have been
active. First Lieutenant Boelcke shot
down his 16th aeroplane south of Rl
ponL The Luneville station and the
aerdome and barracks at Epinal were
bombarded.
"Balkan front1 An air squadron at
tacked enemy camps near Kukush,
Causica. Mihalova and Saloniki."
French.
PARIS. May 18. The text of today's
official statement is:
"In the western part of the Argonne
region the enemy has endeavored to
penetrate a small salient of our line at
a point near St. Hubert. This attempt
was made after the explosion of a
mine. Our curtain of fire checked the
Germans decisively and they were
thrown back into their trenches.
"On the left bank of the Meuse last
night German forces renewed their
attacks in the vicinity of Avocourt
wood and Hill 304. These attacks were
of extreme violence. In them partici
pated large numbers of men belong
ing to two divisions recently arrived
on the field. The enemy found it impos
sible to dislodge us from our positions
in the Avocourt wood and west of Hill
304. Nevertheless, on the center, the
enemy were able to occupy a small
work south of Hill 287. Several en
deavors to continue their progress at
this point were definitely checked by
the .french fire. On the northeast
slope of Hill 304 an endeavor to re
capture the small fort taken by us
yesterday resulted in falluce.
"On- the right bank of the Meuse and
in the Woevre there was moderate ar
tillery activity.
"Enemy aeroplanes on the night of
May 18-19 threw down three bombs on
Gerardemer. The material damage was
insignificant. A German aeroplane
was brought down yesterday by one of
our pilots near St. Menehould. The en
emy aviators were taken prisoner. Sub
Lieutenant Navarre brought down his
tenth German aeroplane. The enemy
machine crashed to the earth at a
point near Dolante, in the Argonne."
Austrian.
BERLIN, May 19. The text of today's
official Austrian report, received here
from "Vienna, is:
"Italian front In the coastal region
and on the Carinthian sector artillery
operations were impeded by fog. South
east of Monfalcone the Italians at
tempted to recapture positions near
Bagni which they lost recently, but
they were repulsed.
"In the Col dl Lana district repeated
hostile attacks were made without
success. In the Southern Tyrol, Austrian-Hungarian
troops attacked and
captured the frontier ridge of Maggio,
between the Astlco and Leno valley,
crossed the Luan Valley southeast of
Piazza and took Costabella. They re
pulsed several hostile attacks south of
Moschere. on the Zegnatorta.
"We captured yesterday more than
90 0 Italians, among whom were 12 of
ficers, and took 18 cannon and ma
chine guns.
"The official Italian reports of May
16 and 17 say the Austro-IIungarian
losses in these engagements were enor
mous. These reports were invented in
order to diminish, the impression made
by the Italian retreat. The losses of
the enemy can be estimated only br
those who hold the battlefield. The
Italians are not in that position. The
Anstro-Hungarians. while appreciating
at its full value the sacrifice of every
brave soldier, are able to declare that
the Austro-Hungarian losses have been
exceedingly small, thanks to the abil
Ity of the infantry, the powerful pro
tection given by the artillery and the
experience in war of the commanders.'
Special Underpriced Sale of Women's and Misses'
PORT COATS AT $695
Regular Values to $10.90
Popular wide-wale cords, in rose, Copenhagen and amber. All-wool materials, in colored stripes and
in black and white checks. Fashionable models, with chic collar, trimmed with velvet. All Cj C QC
sizes. Regular values to $10.90. On 6ale Saturday at pO0
Sale of R. & G-. Corsets
Fashionable Models for All Figures, p7tZr
Fancy Brocades, Batistes, Coutils, Pr. OC
Lines Selling Regularly to $1.50
Every Corset Guaranteed, Although You Pay a Lowered
Price. The skillful designing of the R. & G. Corsets insures
perfect wear and satisfaction. They come with rustless bon
ing and in fine, fancy brocades, batistes and coutils. All sizes
in up-to-date models, in lines regularly up to $1.50. rr
This Sale at OC
Turkish.
CONSTANTINOPLE. May 18. via Lon
don. May 19. A statement issued today
Dy tne Turkish army headquarters
says:
"Caucasus front In the BItlls sector
our artillery interfered with enemy
troops engaged in constructing fortifi
cations.
"On May IS the enemy, about a regi
ment strong, attacked at Lake Heus
one of our detachments drawn up east
of Aghust, west, of Ileus. The fight
lasted until midnight. The enemy at
tack failed.
"On May 16 the enemy received rein
forcements of a battalion and renewed
the attack, the fight lasting until noon.
Finally, the enemy was forced to re
treat, having suffered heavy losses and
leaving behind a number of prisoners
witn arms ana ammunition.
"Attacks by the enemy on May 16
against our positions at Zeret-Tepe, 40
kilometers east of Baiburt, and also
against our positions near Ackdagh. 10
kilometers south of the above-named
mountain, were all repulsed with enor
mous losses.
"On the left wing in the roast sector
the enemy is engaged in fortification
work.
"On the afternoon of May 16 an
enemy guard ship fired without efTect
a few shells on the environs of Tohe
sure, on the Smyrna coast. Our artil
lery caused a fire on the enemy monitor,
which was stranded on the coast of
the Island of Kesten. Only the wreck
remains."
Men's Under wear 39c
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Weight Garments, All Sizes, at, the QQ
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Men's 75c G-owns 55c
Men's fine Muslin Night Gowns, made full size in length and
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Sizes l'z to 5 at 99
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Heckweap
At Popular Prices
Lot 1 at 25
We are showing a line of Organdie
and Lace Vestees, Collars and Sets,
in a big range of styles, that would
usually sell from 35c to 50c.
Specially priced at OG
Lot 2 at 50
At this popular price we are show
ing some wonderful styles in fine Or
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Lot 3 at 85 and $1.00
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gandie, lace and Georgette crepe.
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Lot 4, Windsor Ties at 25e
The greatest selection in the city. A
big range of plain colors in crepe de
chine or messaline of. fine quality;
plaids, polka dot, black and white
stripes and checks, ombre and novelty
crepe de chine, etc. Ties of this qual
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8
Soap Special
o bars Luriine and 1 bar 1 Q I
Buttermilk Toilet Soap IOC
None delivered except with
other goods.
SATURDAY, 6 bars for only 1S
PEACE IBGUE INDORSED
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS COM-
MEND PROGRAMME.
tie cruisers now beinir designed, as well
s for scout cruisers and destroyers,
depends entirely on oil fueL With
coal fuel it is doubtful, the experts
agree, that more than 30 knots can be
attained by battle cruisers and even
that with a greatly reduced cruising
radius."
Representatives to Mohonk Conference
Favor National Defense Without
Excessive Military Increase.
MOHONK LAKE. X. Y.. May 19.
Representatives sent to the Lake Mo-
honk Conference on International Ar
bitration by business organizations in
a score or more of larsre cities of the
United States presented resolutions to
day comir.ending tho League to En
force P-RCe.
The Business Men's League strongly
condemned the perpetuation of mili
taristic aim and method. It recognized
the "need of adequate equipment for
National defense." but deprecated "any
measures looking toward excessiv.
military and naval increase."
The paragraph indorsing the league
said:
"We commend the cortstructive ef
forts toward world organization, as ex
emplified in the programme of the
League to Enforce Peace, for a
concert of powers direct. which
the signatories agree to have re-
courre to. a justicial arbitral
court for the submission of Justiciable
issues and a council of conciliation for
non-Justiciable questions, before re
sorting to hostile measures, and Joint
use primarily of economic pressure
through non-intercourse, and second
arily by military force to compel sub
mission to this procedure.
LIBRARY SITE OFFERED
Erection of Bulldlnff by Clatsop
County Is Required.
ASTORIA, Or.. May. 19. (Special.)
Mrs. V. It. Strong and Mrs. George
Taylor, of Portland, daughters of the
late Colonel James Taylor, have of
fered a part of the old Taylor home
stead in this city as a free site for a
public library. This offer has been
tendered to the Astoria library board
on condition that the county erect the
required buildings here, as well as one
at Seaside, and also provide funds for
the maintenance of the institutions.
The plan includes the establishment
of branch libraries at various points in
the county. The matter has been taken
up with the County Court, and that
body probably will ''provide for the
necessary funds in compiling its budget
for next year.
NAVY'S OIL THREATENED
(Continued From First Page.)
companied the bill, asserted that these
two reserves would maintain the Navy
for "100 years in peace and 75 years
in war."
Secretary Daniels, writing to Chair
man Meyers, of the public lands coin
mit'ee. took sharp issue with this
statement, and also questioned other
assertions in the Phelan report.
High Speed Depends on OIL
In laying the matter before the Presi
dent. Mr. Daniels repeated statements
he made to the Senate comittee while
the bill was under consideration, point
ing out that a naval vessel built to
burn oil cannot be converted to a coal
burner without practically rebuilding
her and that the Navy relied on the
reserve of oil when the policy of oil-
burning battleships was adopted.
"If the Navy is forced to depend en
tirely on a commercial supply of oil."
he said, "the fuel cost of the fleet is
certain to be great, and it is possible
that in time of great danger the ef
ficiency of tho Navy may be impaired
by an Inadequate supply of fuel oil.'
Mr. Daniels also explained that Navv
designers also said the possibility of
attaining a sa-Knot speed for the bat-
Hikers Itcacli Pendleton.
PENDLETON. Or.. May 19. (Special.)
Kenneth Kollister. William Simond
son and Raymond Moyer. the throe
Portland boys who are hiking to New
York, , reached Pendleton 'Wdn?rlny
night but little the worse for wear.
The boys have been able to make ex
penses at most of the towns ca tha
road. They have ohangred from tieavy
shoes to moccasins.
Sing Sins to Re Replace.
ALBANY. N. Y.. May 19l -A bill au
thorizing the construction of a new
prison to supplant Sing Sing was ap
proved Joday by Governor Whitman.
The Sing Sing prison will be remodeled
and retained as a receiving and dis
tributing station.
Ricoro Cigars
are the Pride of the Famous
Cigar Makers of Porto Rico
Nowhere in the worldnot even
in Havana is more skillful work
done on cigars than in the Ricoro
factory at San Juan. Senor Luis
Toro, President of the Company,
himself a master of the art, picks
the native Spaniards for the work
as a great hotel picks its cooks.
The HIC0R0 Cigar
(Invincible Size) 7 cts. eacn
cr by the box o! 50, $3.50
is an example of what these wonderfully
gifted cigar makers can accomplish work
ing with Porto Rican tobacco, planted, cul
tivated, ripened and cured in fields where
every condition prevails that favors tobacco
growing on any island of the West Indies.
The RICORO Cigar, is imported
FREE OF DUTY.
The one difference between Porto Rican
and Cuban tobacco is the delicate mildness
of the former, due to its cultivation on high
altitudes, under shade. (as shown in the
illustration above.)
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