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THE SOUTH FOR "ENPANSION.
From the Baltimore Herald.

From the Baltimore Herald.
Evidences multiply that there is no
section of the Union where the policy
Of expansion has a hcartier support
than it has in the South. Ii this were
not so, il would be extraordinary, in
deed, as the material interests of the
South are vitally dependent upon our
National growth and ON the finding Of
new markets.
The Southern sentiment in behalf OF
naIhional expansion is being particularly
manifested in the Southern Industrial
q, C,pvention, which is now holding its
III "a annual session in the city OF New
Orleans, with 1900 delegates present
Among those who have spoken on the
snl}inct is General John j. Gordon, of
Coo, .:ia, of whom il may be said there liz
no man more cminently qualified to speak
in behqlf OF the Southern people. He
said that whatever the South may have
favored in the past, it is now formidably
orrayed against any contracted policy Of
the Natiural Government, He declared
that the Southern people want the Mica
ragua Canal for the easy transportation
of their mafufacturcs and products to
China and the philippines. They not
only want an open door TO China, but
eyrrvwhere throughout the world. The
time will come, he said. when the Fill
pinos. as well as the Chinese, will rise up
and call the Ulited States blessed in re-
turn for the ,iberty and advancement
which our go%ernment is carrying into
| those countries.
| If il nor H. be doubted that General
Gordon has voiced the predominant sen
| timont of the Southern States in APPROVAL
Of the present policy Of the Government.
The South is for expansion and all that
tho word implies.
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EDITORIAL OPINIONS.

passengers across the ocean. That is an
immense sum of money. Does any one
pretend to say that if we could keep
IA goodly proportion of that money at
home, and pay it out to seamen and
working men in wages, and to mershants
and farmers for supplies, no one would
be benefited except the ship owners?
1t is an absurd proposition. By build
ing UP the merchant marine we shall
benefit all classes of society.
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New cunnery record,

Victoria, B. G., Dec. IA new
worlds record has been established by
the gunners of her majesty's ship Terri
bic, the big battleship of the 'AsiatiC
squadron. The percentage Of actual hits
made in target practice with the 6 inch
guns on the Terrible was 74S. The Ter
ribe had two o 2 and twelve 8 inch guns
the shooting from the former being also
a brilliant record, 80 per cent Of hits
having been made. -Four captains Of
guns made ''possibles, two with ten
and two with nine rounds.
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AS TIE CROM FLIES.

Colonel j. II. Estil, the Editor of The
Savannah News, says thct buzzard
once flew from New York to Charleston,
S. G. in four hours. There had been
a lot of talk about the time which would
be required for one of these flyers TO
gel home, and il was agreed one day to
box up fine looking specimen and ship
il TO New York. There was great deal
Of interest i'll this test of speed, and the
man who received the swift bird of the
all was instructed To release it at GER
tain hour and to telegraph the moment
the buzZard shifted the free air. The
message came here that the bird, all
properly marked for identification, had
been released from its box, ana watchers
Were stationed in Market street to time
the moment of arrival. Various time al
lowances had been suggested by the in
terested crowd of watchers, and the pre-
vailing idea was that the buzzard could
not get back home for a day, il at all.
But this is whore the people were wrong,
for, as l remember it, the buzZar1 poked
its nose toward Charleston as soon as it
was set free, and the trip to Charleston
was made in four hours. Tho old bird
appeared to be very much the worse for
wear when it got in, but record had
been made, and all the pools made on the
flying time We're upset
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TIE TAN RATE.
nn.ly Repnblican.

From DAILY Republican.
Said well known dealer in building
materials, the only salvation to real
estate owners III olIr city, is the lowering
Of ,hc present tax rate. That and that
.njs will help the price of real estate.
There are several hundred dwellings in
sseod condition today in Wilmington,
which can be- purchased for nearly one
Nlrd leSs than they could be built for
toter. lpftlA the present demand for
smar~housses and there are dozens OF
them that can be purchased at prices SO
cheap there is no good reason why the
investors should not put their money in
them instead q securities that only pay
and per cent But those men who
have money, do not want the bother OF
looking after tenants and worrying over
the high tax rate, and therefore seek
other Investments. There must be some
remedy to relieve real estate Of its
unjust burden. 1t is carrying a bigger
load than there is reason in aud some
other means for raising revenue Viii
have TO he devised by our Legislators.
Wilmington is giving away yalsabla
franchises that should be the means of
raising several thousands yearg 10 help
run the city government. Sqhething will
have TO be done at the nxt meeting OF
the legislature to remedJ this matter.
BENEFITS OF HESUBSIDY BILL
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
What would the farmers get out of
the Subsidy Bill?' is the argument, put
IN he form of question, by those who
oppose building up me merchant marine.
What would mechanics get out of it,?
How nnrrSnx6ne benefit, except the
owneT 6eamship lines them
selv2
question or two by way
he farmers in the trouble
er Cleveland, when Amer
Is going abroad in every
pay our debts? Mechanics
were idle, and everyone suf-
1hp pare the.condi'ions then with
Editions under MclIipley, when
gold came back TO America, and
Ehen men We're put TO woT0
The. Ship Subsidy bill will fll the ship
yards with workmen. When there is
employment for all there is ready money
and the farmers benefit from the,,, cir,
culation OF that money, because the
find ample markets for all Of their pro-
duce. When men make money they
spend 1t.
We are paying about 5000, ,ooO, 900 year
to foreigners for carrying freight and
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THE ONLY CAUSE.
From the Smyrna Call.

From the Smyrna Call.
1t is only because DR.. Layton is per-
sonally so distasteful to the Regulars
that Mr.. Hunn's hands seem to be tied.
But the question would be asked here
are the Regulars to dictate all the
nominations? No, certainly not. But
the line of neutrality which Mr.. Hum laid
down for himself cannot by any honest
Constitution admit to office under him
any. man whose appointment is objected
to very seriously. Suppose the Regulars
should object to every Addicks aspir-
ant? That would have to appear before
it has any force. The supposition must
be that there are qualified men enough
on both sides who would not be objected
to.
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A Hot ola Tipc.

I .e hilarious, hip-hurrah, rolIickinQ
comedy, "A Hot Old Time" with
Johnny and Emn Ray at the head of a
great cast, VIII be off red at the Grand
Opera House on next Tuesday evenir q.
1t will be presented with the same eS-
cellent company of entertainers that has
made its success in every city visited.
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Trade rivalry Ends In Death.

Chicago, Dec. IA. = Business rivalry
merchants. Joseph Huffman shot and
revolver upon himself and fell iifeiess
over Mehan's dead body. Four bullets
siierced Mehan's body, and the remaining
bullet in the weapon suficed fcr Huff.
mann.
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Mem Nnown Ln,vxer pera.

Albany. Dec. A. Hamilton Harris. a
former state senator and for many Yeas
the counsel of the New York Central
railroad is dead in this city. Mr.. Har-
l.is was probably one OF the best railroad
attorneys in the state
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Prince de Liene,s Cn.tle purned.

Brussels. Dec. 14.-There has been i
disastrous fire in the magnificent castle
Of Prince de Ligpe at the Chateau ~
loeil near Mons The principsl part ut
the building and many ot its artists con
tents were destroyed.
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THE WATERWAY TO THE SEA
From PHILADELPHIA Telegraph.

rom lnllauclpnlu Telegraph.
\ delegation representing the philndel-
phia Commercial Exchange was given II
hearing at Washington, late yesterday
afternoon. by the House Committee on
Rivers and Harbors, in relation to the
estimates for the prosecution of the work
upon the deep-water channel from this
/ city to the open sea. The delegation
made an appeal tn the Committee to re-
port to the House in favor of authorizing
a continuing contract for this work, be-
cause of the economy and other great nd
yantages which would attend such
coursc From the manifestation OF the
sentiments of the members OF the Com
nlittee however, il is not likely that this
request will be complied with, and the
work must proceed on the yearly install
ment plan, as at present. But there is,
| fortunately, no doubt that half million
OF dollars will be appropriated for the
continuance of work on the channel i'm
Iprovement, and il is conceded that that
amount is as large one as can be profit
Iably expended in single year. Congress
is now fully committed to giving phila-
delphia easy access to the deep water Of
| Delaware Bay, and, while we may not be
able TO secure all the favors that may be
asked in this connection, there is no
doubt that the great improvement will
he prosecuted to completion within q rea-
sqnahe time limit, and that all the
money necessary for the purpose will be
voted as it is needed.
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WHERE THE LAW IS HARD.
There Are Criminals Whose PEN
aIties Are Too Severe.

August Donath, editor OF the Chester,
Pa, Morning Republican, is an editorial
writer whose opinions serve to awaken
people to more charitable view OF life.
He argues well; as the following COM
ment upon poor Gideon w. Marsh, tie
former derelict bank president, bears
evidence, viz:
"When man is sentenced to a long
term in the penitentiary he may as we'll
be called dead and done with. Unless
he is fortunate enough 10 be pardoned
out long before his time, h4 will have
passed out Of the ives of nearly all who
knew him, and those who loved will
have in measure ceased to think of him
as # The earth. He is confiued as in a
tomb, his life's career is broken, and he
will never be much use to himself or
any one else after he is released from
confinement.
In the case of the habitual criminal
re is not much sympathy ex ended
y fate OF the released prisoner. His
\ are bad, the world is for him 10
and III MANY cases it were
ne were never ag lin given
4 to commit depredations
work for what they have
N wo.k for the sup
malls Therefore
kuld in all cases
o MJld
life that
tor long
inals at
6 good
might be
lives, and
sarnestl-
Tnre
IL Of
= Dfessly urges us to be
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VYnr EIpresaes rhnnkn.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 14.--The Official
Messenger says The c2ar has been greatly
moved by the kind inquiries about his
condition during his illness. He COM
mandS TINT his heartfelt gratitude shall
he made known to all classes tbroughout
the Nnlnirn
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Special.

On Saturday we will sell an
all wool black Cheviot, 3S in
ches wide, a 5oc. Cheviot for
421ac. yard. Saturday only.
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Crosby
6 ! Elill
6O5,6O7 and 6O9 MARKETST
HOLIDAY COAT SELLING.

A word as to how we got these
coats. The manufacturer didn't t
want them; asked us what we
would give for them; gave them
TO us at our own price, and we
will say that if you have not
Sught, you will be glad you
n1InnuiiIa.allt any manner OF
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Long Term For Boy Murderer.

New York, Dec. 14.-Justice Fursman
in the criminal branch of the supreme
court sentenced to 20 years in Sing Sing
a 14-year-old boy, Alexander Stewart Of
419 East Twenty-eighth street, who re-
Gently pleaded guilty to charge of man
slaughter in the first degree. The boys
victim was playmate, Edward Piesei.
whose throat Stewart cut while pretend
ing to shave him.
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THE IsTHMIAN CANAL.
British Government ltefuses to c,aas55,
init Itself an he slti,i.cS,


London, Dec. In the house of COM
mons an attcmpt of Mr. Henry Nornan,
Liberal membet for South Wolverhanp.
ton, to draw the government on the sub.
Ject OF the Nicaragua canal failed, LORD
Cranbornt parliamentary secretary for
the foreign Office, contenting himself with
replyldg to the effect that no communica-
&E mad passed between Great Britain
hid the other European governments
with the view offelciting whether they
agree to regard as neutral n canal occu-
pied and fortified by the United States.
No useful purpose, Lord Cranborne
added, could be served at the present mo-
ment by replying TO the other paragraphs
of the question of Mr.. Norman. These
asked if Nicaragua accepted the United
States senates committee view that the
relationship OF the United States and Mic
aragua was analogous to that Of Turkey
and Egypt at the time of the construction
of the Suez canal-namely, the relation
ship of suzerain and vassal-and if the
United States associated itself with the
protocol signed at the London conference
OF March IS, 1871, to the effect that no
power could liherate itself from the en-
gagemenls of treaty without the assent
of the contracting parties.
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Dolls, Pictures,
Sewing Machines,
Umbrellas

Ladies' Mackintoshes, Misses Mackin-
soshes a full line of all sizes, commcnc-
lng at s1.75, $500, $3.50, $500, $3.50. s4.0O
and $500. We sell no Mackintoshe
that is not up to the standard. Reliable
IN eYnrY MAY.
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Many Hurt In a Wreck

Pittsburg, Dec. 14.-The day expSr
No. 8, from Chicago.
Fort Wayne and
Iided with the Il
-eaSninonpd. pea(
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23
SPERNANIO AN ANARCHIST
HE WAS DRAWN BY THE GRAND AND
BRAVE SOCIETY TO KILL PESSINA

Paterson, N J.. July - (SpeciaD.-A learned
italian of this city has made public literal
translation of the letter found on Carboni Sper-
nanio the murderer E nd suicide, and the missve
reveals the motive for the tragedy of Wednesday
last at Riverside. AS has been thought it the
work of Anarchists, of whom it appears, there is
a well organized body in this city. Joseph Pes
sina, believed to be one of the best color dyers
in this country, had been singled out for death.
and Spernanio who had recently, according to
his own statement, been drawn by lot to kill the
King Of Italy, was chosen to do the Staying.
Pessina, who a we'll to do and cultured
italian, held place of trust with the Weidman
Silk Dyeing Company, and as foreman there had
full control Of several hundred men, mostly his
fellow -countrymen The foreman had incurred
the enmity of his employees owing to his harsh
methods, and at one time was compelled to flee
20 Italy. The society had served notice upon
him to leave the place.
Pessina's home, at No, Is shady-st,, resembled
a fortress The house surrounded by spacious
lawns, hidden from view by high fence
and all visitors were inspected through small
aperture before being admitted. He spent most
of his time when not at work with his wife and
three children at home. A few years ago he
brought his two nephews here from Italy, and
later banished them, as he had learned that
they had anarchistic tendencies and by this
local Italian COLONY.
Spernanio, the murderer, a favorite with
his race At meeting in Bunker Hill Park he
would wave the red flag and cry, Death to all
tyrantsr' On Monday of last week he gave
away his watch to little girl, and, packing
his trunk told his boarding mistress that she
could have it if he should disappear suddenly.
He had been preparing for the murder in ad-
vance
On Wednesday night he had his opportunity.
Meeting Pessina near the dyeworks, he fired
three shots at him. Spernanio was nervous, and
the first two shots failed of their mark. The
third entered Pessina's breast. The murderer
then walked calmly away, followed by a score
of excited people Before he left Pessinas body
some one cried is he dead?" and a bystander
replied: IF he's not. some one else will shoot
him.
Spernanio was found in a swamp near the
Erie Railroad bridge. After he had aimed his
revolver at his pursuers and scattered them. he
fired bullet into his BRAIN
The letter in the murderer's pocket tells of
his being ordered to do the killing by the Grand
and Brave Society to which he belonged. He
was excused from killing Italys King on the
condition that he would work the will of the
society here. He content to choose Pessina.
He preferred killing himself TO allowing the
"Cannibal Americans to cut off his head. He
closes the letter by advising his countrymen to
do their duty when they are in a secret society
or resign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23
HOPING FOR NEWS TODAY.
MESSAGE SENT BY JAPANESE MINISTER
AT PEKING.
copyright; 1900: BY The New-York Tr1bunel
by CABLE TO THE TRIBuNEl

copyright; 1900: BY The New-York Trbunel
IBY CABLE TO TIE TRIBUNEl
London, July %, a m.-Mr. Conger's mes
sage remains the absorbing topic. Opinion
has undergone little If anv change It is OBJ
served that the edict fatty contradicts Mr..
Conger's message, which said that unless aid
quickly all would be lost
The Chinese Minister in an interview con-
fesses that communication with Peking is prac-
tlcally reopened and he holds out the hope that
messages from the other foreign Ministers may
be received to-day. He firmly believes they are
safe.
The Figaro" states that a private message
has been received from Toxic which states that
the japanese Minister at Peking has given news
of himself in terms analogous to those of Mr.
Conger. Shanghai kilograms endeavor to dis
credit Mr.. Congers message. L n. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23
FORTUNES FROM THE KLONDIKE.
RETURN OF SOME OF THOSE WHO HAVE
SUCCEEDED IN MINING OR TRADING.

RETURN OF SOME OF THOSE WHO HAVE
SUCCEEDED IN MINING OR TRADING.
Victoria. B. c.. July % (SpeciaD-The steam
Anur. the richest treasure ship of the season,
bringing $1000O00 in gold dust and ninety pas
sengers, most of whom have made fortunes in
the Klondike, either in mining or trading.
reached here this afternoon. Besides the gold
there were, of course, many drafts representing
another 81 1000 in dust. which the passengers
had disposed of before leaving Dawson.
Among the richest board were Robert
Anderson who located the Government conces-
sion on Hunker Creek, In which a number of
Vancouver men are interested, and out of
pocket in which $4,000 was taken; Mr.. Hart
owner of the Discovery Bonanza Greek: Mrs
Nelson, who has made 100000 out of the
Yukon Hotel Dawson, and who is on her way
to Sweden; II. Mclaughlin a Bonanza claim
owner; c. Leplaat who owns the Discovery, on
Last Chance: Turner Townsend. who has just
disposed of a ton of tobacco and cigars in Daw-
son; Mrs Shute wife of The senior partner of
Shute & Mills, who took S4OO.OOO out OF four
claims on Gold Run, and the Cassidy brothers,
who have just sold one claim on Frehch hlh
for an immense sum.
These men estimate the years output of the
Klondike at 500 900. taking into account the
fact that the claims are now being worked sum
mer and winter. There is still a great deal or
grumbling over the 10 per cent royalty, which
the miners say makes IL impossible TO work
some of the richest claims at a profit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23

Government troops entered Colon from Panama
on July 15 the latter city having fallen into the
hands of the rebels. He also asserts that Colon
also is now in possession of the rebels, having
been easily taken on July is without a fight
Sabanilla, in the Department of Bolivar. Is
surrounded by the insurgents.
The rebels have offered reward OF $1,000
for the capture. dead or alive, OF Captain
Christensen of the Colombian warship Cordova.
on July IA the Cordova took to Sabanflla guns
and ammunition for the garrison
The Government proposed TO the captain OF
the Flandria that he should take one thousand
soldiers 10 Colon. but he declined on the ground
that Colon was in the hands OF the rebels and
that the troops could not land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23

agents Of the Cunard Line so far as could be
learned The offices Of Vernon H. Brown & Co
were closed all day yesterday. and at the
Cunard Line pier one in the employ OF the
line was seen who had heard Of the accident ex-
cept from newspaper men. Neither Robert
Floyd Vernon H. Brown. Albert H Brown or
any other member OF the firm OF Vernon n
Brown & Co. could be found last night by
Tribune reporter Most of the members OF the
firm were said to be out OF town
The Campania sailed from this port for Liver
pool on July IA. Among her passengers were
Sir William Anstruther. Mr.. and Mrs. James
T. Barry, Mrs James Brand. Miss F. NJ
Butt, A. Dudley Britton. Mr.. and Mrs. c
H Camp. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Coo
per, Mr.. and Mrs. T. A Clayton. Sir Rod
erick Cameron. the Misses Cameron, Mr. and
Mrs. George E. Dodge. Mrs. Frank Foster
James \. Gamble Miss Helen 5. Garrett Mrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23
CHINA APPEALS TO M'KINLEY.
ASKS HIS GOOD OFFICES TO EXTRICATE HER FROM
TROUBLE WITH EUROPEAN POWERS
NO ANSWER GIVEN, BUT A FRIENDLY ATTITUDE TAKEN

Inc Imperial Government at Peking has appealed Mckinley
ms good o
resulting from the Boxer uprising While
been given to the appeal this Government proceeding
foreigners feng still alive
nese oo though not intending claim
Forced TO renqush hope of speedy Pekng
Government
OF Chinese Nceroy andGo
An Imperial ukase OF the Russian
existed IN the military districts of Siberia
place border
Il Hung chang cody received Shanghai
The
the Nceoy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23
TNSURGENT LOSSES HEAVY.
rvo HUNDRED Ft141PINos KILLED LAST
wFEK-oUEsTION OF AMNESTY.

WEEK-QUESIlONO Of AHl-NL1N7A l.
Manila. July PIT is officially announced
thar last week 200 insurgents were killed ana
130 surrendered or were captured. one nun
dred rifles were taken. Twelve Americans were
killed and eleven wounded This includes the
casualties of Colonel William z. Birkheimer 5
engagement with a force of the 18th volunteer
Infantry. who attacked 200 insurgents armed
with rifles and intrenched two miles east OF
Taal killing thirty-eight
A detachment of the Signal Corps "hlie re-
pairing wires was twice ambushed
Captain Charles D. Roberts, Of the 5oth VOL
unteer Infantry, who was captured by the FIJI
pinos in last May. has arrived here on parole
He will not return to captivity.
Senior Buoncamino last Thursday sent TO
Agutnaldo. by means Of Aguinaldos mother
the amnesty resolutions adopted by the meet
ing of representative Filipinos here on June Il
together with General MacArthurs answer 10
them. and other documents bearing upon the
restoration of peace 1t is understood that
Aguinaldo will summon his advisers. and that
a reply may be expected within month
F'ilipinos here will give dinner next Satur-
day in celebration of President McKinley's or
der of amnesty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23
ROBERTS TELLS OF THE FIGHT.

London. July 22-The War Office has received
the following dispatch from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria. July 22.-The Beers made deter
mined attack yesterday to destroy post at the
raiI head thirteen miles east of Heidelberg,
which they attacked with three guns and POM
pom and surrounded.
They were, however, beaten on, after sharP
eneag cement before reinforcements summoned
from Heidelberg had arrived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23
COLD RECEPTION FOR Ii.
VICEROY LANDS WITH SMALL ESCORT
CONsULs REFUSE TO VISIT HIM

Shanghai, July Pill Hung Chang, who ar
rived here to-day on the steamer Anping from
Hong Kong, was coldly received The native
ofhclals sent an escort of three hundred armed
troops, but the French Consul objected to their
passing through the French settlement they
were withdrawn, and Earl Ii landed under an
escort of twelve French police. Once out of
French Jurisdiction he was handed over to the
Cosmopolitan Settlements police, who escorted
him to his place of residence
The Anping having munitions of war on
board, violated the harbor regulations by en-
tering, and was compelled to leave the limits
The consuls have decided not to call upon Ii
Hung Chang officially.