Chinese Press Report of Cannibalist tactices by a Poodshop Details of an appalling crime, or series of crimes, in Hankow were published last Friday in the Chinse press. It ie stated that the proprietor of a food shop in the native city came under suspicion in connexion with the disappearance child, and when, on Wednesday of last week, the police searched hin premises the skeletons of eight, children were found as well as human remains suggesting that a revolting practice in the way of trade was being carried on. Five arrests were rade.
When the discovery was noised, abroad, a great crowd quickly jatheréd outside the premises and rush was made for the shop, the place being set fire to before the police had left with their prisoners. The crowd was infuriated, and in the excitement of the attack the prisoners escaped from the police, seized various weapons and aid about them as they ran out into the street. In this way, three people are said to have been killed anid several injured. Troops had to be called out to assist the police in dealing with the situation.
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