Seamen's Union Leader Arrested in Hongkong Hongkong, May 12.
Chan Ping-sang, the former President of the Seamen's Union, who was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment at Canton for the murder of his wife, and was subsequently liberated by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, arrived in Hiongkong from Canton this morning. He was immediately arrested and is being held in custody by the police.—Reuter.
Hongkong, May 15.
A large deputation of the Chinese Seamen's Union carrying bannerettes waited on the Secretary for Chinese Affairs this morning to petition for the release of Chan Ping-sang, former President of their Union, who was recently released by Dr. Sun Yat-sen after being convicted of the murder of his wife and who was arrested by the police on his arrival in Hongkong. It was ultimately decided to appoint eight representatives to confer with the Secretary for Chinese Affairs.—Reuter.
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