At Hankow, on the 19th instant, Me. Breyer, a young German, who had come to the Est for his health's sake, wu attacked by Chinese while taking a walk between the Racecourse and the Gulf Club. Mr. Breyer was seized from behind lost consciousness, when he was/ stripped of all his valuables, including a gold watch and chain, gol! key chain, several gold rings, a scwf pin and other articles, ug well as 'a small sui of money. Mr. Breyer reported his loss at the German Consulate, but there is little hope of the property being recovered or the robbers being arrested, Mr, Breyer being unable to describe his assailants. The attack was made about 4 p.m. and close to Chang Chih. encampment of Chinese soldiers, who are stationed there in large numbers in case there should be trouble at the Racecourse, The Hankow Volunteers and Customs Officers are drilling daily as there are very alarming rumours current.
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