The Archive · 1926

Attempt to Strangle American Woman

Peking, June 21, The British Consul at Chengta reports that Miss Manly, an Ameri-Was on June 8 dragged from her' riesha by an unarmed Chinese who attempted t apparently. bystanders injured. handed over to the police.

AS a result of the Consul's vepresentations the authorities have issued a proclamation to the effect that any Chinese found molesting foreigners in any way will be arrested-and shot on the spot, The mil and the police are taking precautions,—Reuter,

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