A burglar or burglars entered the residence of Mr. H. E, Morriss, 118 Route Pere Robert, early on March 16, ransacked the rooms on the ground oer and escaped with loot valued at about $800, according to a report to the French Police.
It has not been definitely established whether one man' committed the burglary" or whether it was the work of a 'Access was gained by frst scaling a wall from Route do Sieyes, crossing the garden, and then opening a door freing cast after breaking glass pane. Before entry was' made. the burglar or burglars had attempted to remove a shelter over a window, but this venture had been abandoned for the attack on the door, The ground-floor rooms were then searched and various " valuable articles token. The loot included a Leica camera, two overcoats, two bhats, two silver cups, two fountain ens and a golden mechanical pencil, While the burglar (or burglars) was working he used a tallow candi the remains of which were discovered the next morning when a servant entered. It is thought that something disturbed the intruder (or intruders) while at work, causing precipitate exit. jons elsewhere—the steamers dealt with are subjected to a minimum of delay, and the passengers concerned to a minimum of inconvenience, I am glad to.have this opportunity of testifying to the great success that has attended Dr, Wu's eetivities since he relieved the Customs of. their responsibilities. And' it should "be understood that all matters connected with Quarantine are essentially the concern of the Territorial Authorities, and the Customs. connection there with in the past was at best a makeshift. It was only to be expected, therefore, that the proper Territorial Authorities "should assume control when they were in a position to offer in place of the former arrangements fan efficient procedure acceptable. all concerned. The Government's happy decision to place Dr. Wi in charge: of the new Department was equally fortunate for then: and for the public, and T have much pleasure in wishing him continued success.
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