Hongkong, Aug. 3.
The chief steward of the M. M. 8. Chenoncenux was taken to hospital to-day in a serious condition, having, been savagely assaulted by a Chinese, alleged to be the chief pantry-boy." Shortly after the steamer left Saigon a Chinese entered the cabin where the chief steward was lying asleep and hacked the latter on the MIN. Pernauf had one finger com pletely severed. The motive of the attack is believed to be: robbery. The assailant has been arrested and transferred to the str. Paul Locat for conveyance to: Saigon for trial.
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