The Opium King before he lett Amoy for Foochow explained that he would certainly return before June 12, On the 14th came a rumour that had been arrested. His associates In "Amoy were struck dumb and frankie enquiries were made by telephone concerning him, but no Authentic information could be procured. The police said that he had not been arrested but had probably disappeared because he was. afraid fo return to Amoy, "His business Amoy, was deserted and the er crossed to Kulangsu to stay, private secretary was arrested ouring in to the office from outlying districts to purchase opium, Dut the doors are closed, only a coolie or two. remain, and' five police men guard the premises. In th Joining cities subordinates have ran Away, taking all books and papers with them, and there, too, the police fare guarding the property.
Two days ago a meeting was hel at the residence of the Opium King, of all connected locally with "the business. The meeting extended far into the night and among those who spoke long and vehemently was a Japanese. "A great quantity of opium and drugs was Kept in this house, but no sooner had a decision been arrived at than the goods were re~ moved, along with correspondence, papers' and books, to a safer place.
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