There was a considerable amount of pilfering detected at the fire in the Fohkien road on Tuesday night, and this morning twelve of examination. They had all been taken in the the thieves were brought by the police for act of robbery or in possession of the stolen property, which consisted for the most part of wearing apparel, bedding and other household goofs. Several of the accused were known thieves, and these were dealt with severely; indeed, Chen was very liberal with the bamboo on this occasion, the number of blows awarded ranging from 200 downwards, some of the old thieves being cangued as well.
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