'Yet another responsible Chinese member of the local community has been kidnapped by armed men, the victim on this occasion being the compradore of the Netherlandsch Indische Handelsbank, Mr. Yang 'The crime' occurred at "mn, on January 10, in Yunnan Mr, Yang had been to a house, in an all off Yunnan Roa and took his leave at 12.40 am. walked down the alleyway to his motor-eat, Hieenco number 804, which vas waiting for him in Yunnan Road Jat the mouth of the alleyway, and got into it, intending to return to hhis home in North Chekiang Road.
Unfortunately, the engine took a little time to start, as the engine was cold. Then the chauffeur engaged first goat, and the car Started slowly to move. It had not gone-more than a fow fect when [gang of men attacked it, Francais de Chine, held on the Srd instant, the following officers were lected' to serve general committee fo the ensuing yen Mr. P, Lo Bris, president; Mr. P.
There were five of them altogether, lehree of them carrying pistols, and they made the chauffeur stop the lear promptly. Then they ordered! [nim out of the car, and one of that Fiacge acres og AE A vice-president; "Mr. remaining four got into the back of A egy nod the Tirebois, hon. secretary; Mr. Fauraz, Dr. P. M. Lambert and Mr.
Mailly, members of committee. the ear with Mr. Yang. The car disappeared down the road, and fo trace of it has been found since.
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