On Tuesday morning he left the hotel, but when he failed to return for his breakfast, nothing was thought of the matter. Considerable surprise was evinced at the Consulate when he did not report for duty. He had not returned to his room at noon, Investigations "were begun 'Tuesday night, and the police have been exerting' themselves to the utmost man endeavour to trace th missing gentleman. A description of Mr, Wilson has been circulated to the police stations in Chinese territory and a special squad of detectives ha' been operating on the case, but up to a late hour yesterday no trace of his whereabouts had been found.
At the Astor House, the coolie, who came on duty at G am. reported that he had not seen Mr. Wilson fon Tuesday. The room boy, who usually tends to the room while Mr. Wilson plays golf, said that he had not seen him, although the appea ances of the room indicated that Wilson had slept in his bed, as usual, The boy entered the room at 7.30 a.m, and returned later to carry out his instructions, that is, to remove Mr. Wilson's wet shoes and trousers after his golf, but reporting to the investigators, he said that he was surprised not to find them. He arranged the room and the bed, and forgot the matter until questioned later. Four golf balls were on the mantelpiece.
'A Note from Friends Mr, Wilson seems to have shave? himself, as a clean Gillette razor lay onthe shole in the bathroom, two discarded blades remaining on the shelf. The blade case was empty. On the table in the root was a short note from friends, evidently written on Monday, vhich regretted Bir, Wilson's failure to keep a tea appointment, which concluded with an invitation to spend Saturday with them.
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