No clue as to the identity of the murderer was obtainable last night.
Neither of his victims, however, have any political affiliations, as far as can be ascertained, and_sg the murder of Mr, Cheng is put down to revenge. though whether personal or for business reasons is not yet known the wounding of Mr, Vu is coin dental, Just as the "North-China Daily News" representative was leaving the Lyceum Theatre, a few early members of the cast of the Russian Light Opera Company arrived don their costumes and make up for last night's performance of "Katja the Dancer," They appeared quite startled at the idea that any cancellation of. the evening performance might be entertained The show must go on!" tritely remarked one of non?" asked another th em. "Pourquoi C'est la vie— en Chine."
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