Since the arrest, two weeks ago. o€ Li Kuni-wany aloe Li Han-chen, at Li Sze-chih, for the alleged Kidnapping and murder at Tsinanfa of Mr. eh. Sit-sung, railway engineer employed on the Shantung Railway, some four years ago, and following upon the Kidnapping and Aisappestanee of Mr. Chen Lion, sugar. merchant residing in the French Concession, the case. Hak been. before. the French Mixed Court three times, but, owing the lack of definite information from the Police, itis understood that. the hearing of the cate has been postponed, pending inquiries being made by the French Assessor.
Sensational aspects of the case were Reported ju these columns on March 10, it appearing, according tothe complaint, that Keb was Ikanapped and held for ransom Shantung. "A. mesting place was arranged. between. they bandits and tivo. brothers and. representatives the railway where deceased employed, in cemetery. At this tnidnight meeting, accused is alleged to have demanded $80,000, but the price later was reduced to $15,000, End. paid. Several days dater' the Soong man's dead body was found.
'The Kidnapping of & sugar merchant about year ago, the police suggest, was instrumental ju re-Yealing' details of the Skantong Chen Li-kun, the merchant, disappeared, and after the family had paid $3,000, the gang concluded their negotiations and their victim has not been seen since.
Formation which resulted in" the alleged to have given in-in te amoy of the
arrest of the. alleged. bandit The ease has been before the Court three times, at which Mr. Lo Gouellee represented accused. Counsel pressed for bail, but this was Ruffé and E, Nouveau, the Cour: supporting complainant's counsel. After police investigations have been concluded, accused will be brought before the Court again.
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