The Archive · 1937

Death Sentences Upheld

Two Chinese to Die for Political Murder Liu Chun-nai against death sentences on charges of murdering Mr. Tang Vu-jen, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs was dismissed by the Third Kiangsu High Court in the French Concession yesterday.

"Phe two accused were arrested by ihe French Police and subsequently sentenced by the Second Special District Court. They were informed by the High Court yesterday that they could still appeal to the Supreme Court ten days after the receipt of the written judgment.

Mr. Tang Vu-jen was shot dead outside his residence in the French Concession on December 25, 1935.

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