Canton, Sept. 13.
The inmates of the' Kuangtung \Pirst Prison have discovered a novel Feason why they should be released it will save the Government money.
It is costing the Government over '£30,000,000 a year to feed the convicts confined in the various prisons in the country and if a general amnesty forder is issued and carried out, this huge amount of money may be saved and diverted to the development of industries, the strengthening of national defense, or relief purposes. This is the main point set forth in a petition submitted to the Central Authorities by the prisoners for restoration of their freedom.
The petition points out that a gen: feral amnesty was decided upon at meeting of the Central Political Council on August 9 last year But has not yet been carried out—Reuter.
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