'An inquest was held to enquire to the tragic death of Mr. F. G. Glass who was employed by Hongkong Electric Company, Ld. He first arrived Hongkong' two years ago and occupied a flat on the second floor of 12 East Point Terrace, On July 81, he committed suicide by jumping. from the window of his "house. He did not die immediately but expired after he was taken to hospital, The deceased was in good health prior death, but appeared in a depressed mood most of the time, He did not like Hongkong and always wanted to go back home, Some drinking was indulged, and frequent absence from work occurred. The Electric Company felt obliged to dispense with his services and three months' notice was given to him. A passe on a P. & 0. steamer was booked for him. After hearing the evidence, the jury" found" that Mr. glass committed suicide while temporary insane. fa revolver, and had also some shotguns in his house.
Popular opinion is strong that the whole thing was a put-up job, and that the robbers were part of the scheme. Even apart from that it is scandalous enough, and a fine illustration of the quality of police admminietyation under our most up-to-date Russified system.
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