It is reported that an attempt was made to assassinate Mr. Chou Lu, Commissioner of Finance of Kuangtung, when Janding at Hongkong from Canton the night of November 3. Mrs. Chou, Lu, who was accompanying her husband, was shot and died later. My. Chau's assailant was arrested. Mr. Chou had been fired upon while in Canton about two months ago, but his assailant then escaped.
A strict search is being made in Canton for political suspects, the police offering from $50 to $200 yeward for every arrest. The rumour that Gen. Chen Chiung-ming's forees are about to land in Canton and that many of his followers have already arrived here to prepare for ce-operation is causing much. excitement both amongst the police and the people. While the authorities are trying their best to calm the public, they appear to be labouring under greater apprehension than the people.—Reuter.
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