On the 2nd instant, between 8 and 9 Magistrate ut Canton sas broken open and.m., the principal prison of the Panyu
some thirteen prisoners made their escape. 'The affair was arranged in concert with the prisoners' friends outside. Swords and firearms had previously been smuggled into the gaol, and, every preparation havin; been made, the large door was forei open and the prisoners rushed out. The gholet and guards were alarmed by the commotion and tried to intercept the prisoners and afterward followed them up, what running fight being maintained, The escaping prisoners threw obstacles on the ground to impede the pursuers, and when they reached the East Gate their friends, who were waiting for them on the wall threw ropes to them and helped them up. One of the escaped prisoners who could not run fast enough to keep up with his companions was shot dead by then in order prevent his tolling tales and disclosing their plans. The head gaoler was also killed in the affair and several guards wer-seriously wounded. The leader of the gang was a Tungkun man known by the nickname of 'King Horse," who had committed serious crimes in the Tungkun district and was in. prison awaiting: trial. The arrangement of the escape was faci lirated by bribery, which had been going on for some time. The plan was for the pris ners' friends to arrange a feast in the gol, to which they invited the gaol officials, of course paying them liberally, Several such feasts had been held, so that the prisoners and their friends had had full opportunity of arranging their plans and stnuygling arms into the gaol, and another feast was being held on the night of the escape, the rash being made when the officials present at the convivial board had become conveniently intoxicated.—Hongkong Daily Press.
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