Householder Shot While Attempt. ing to Raise Alarm A very serious shooting affair took place in Chapel on Wednesday night which resulted in the death of, a Chinese householder who attempted to raise an alarm, Tt appears that four men, all of whom carried automatic pistols, attempted to force their way into Chinoae dwelling house, Attracted by the noise the owner of the house went outside to seo what w matter. As he opened th entrance, he was seen by the men, whose intention apparently was to rob the place, When he saw the Visitors, the householders tried to shut the door and raise an alarm but the miscreants were too quick for him and they pushed it open again and opened fire on the une fortunate man, who was at once shot dead, several bullets penetrat~ ing his body.
"The visitors then dashed off in different directions end, up to the present, no arrests have been made, although inquiries are being made by the Chapel police to whom the matter was reported. famine into their work with a nae Hon-wide perspective and across denominational lines, in order, 2 determine which enterprises within [the Christian movement should at all costs be maintained, with a view to the concentration of our resources jin men and money gn.those enterprises which are making the most [vital contributions to the life of the Chinese people.
In concluding this werd to our missionary ce-worke's,: we wish again to express ta, them our deep appreciation of the noble work which they have been corryiag on in China, to assure them of our. continued trust and affection, and to record herewith our conviction that' they have a permanent and—fruitful place in the service of Christ. among
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