The Archive · 1929

Against Fong Warfare

Manila, Oct. 28.

Police to-day onlered a double strength patrol of Manila's Chinese quarters, duo to threats of violent tong warfare.

It is feared that further disturbances may arise from recent assaults upon the editorial staff of the "Kong Li Po," a local Chinese newspaper which has incurred disleasure of certain factions due to its attitude on Chinese news.

Lin Mai-ye, editor of the "Chien was placed under arrest and charged with assault but was released in bail of 500 pesos.

Emilio Barrientos, alleged mem-' ber of the tong which ati Chinese editors, has. il placed untier arrest, Police assert that they have received numerous anonymous tele-Phonic warnings threatening the peace in ing pin district." Calle Ongpin is one of the principal streets for' Chinese retail shopkeopers.—United Press,

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