The attempt on Mr. Fu's life was probably the boldest act of its kind perpetrated by a Chinese since the establishment of the "reformed" administration in Shanghai. It occurred in broad daylight at the very centre of a special zone, teeming with Japanese military and' Chinese followers of the new regime, within which no Chinese is permitted to enter without a pass. It was almost foregone conclusion that the In-trader, once he had opened fre, had no chance of escaping, yet he' succeeded in so doing.
'AS soon as the excitement sur rounding the shooting had subsided, orders were given by the Japanese 'oMleials present to isolate the area and to search exhaustively for the murderer and for further members of the attacking band, as it was believed Full of praise for the kindly treatment meted out to the party by the Japnnese authorities in the Pescadores, Michael" Utojnikot, told. 0. "North: China Dally' "News" reporter, soon atler'ho had landed here. from the 48. Chosn Maru. with the other mem= bers of the party, of the experiences at the group after thay" had. set soil Commencing the proposed trons-Pacite voyage on. November 11 the Junk was towed out of Wenchove ey a"sleamer, 'Mr, Utojnlkot explained, the latter' vessel leaving. them alter two hours sailing. "As soon as" he tapen "sen was reached high waves made the position of the small Junie perilous one and on numerous oe. anions, the vessel wns: thrown with rear force onto the side of the Heamer which was {owing them, 'As avresutt the Mel Ling sprang' lea Terrible Bulteting As the steamer lett the junk It was' decided, after a conference, to make for: Hongkong where repatsa could be carried out fo the vessel the rudder also had been damaged the "heavy "seas." Accordingly the vessel was turned towards Hongkon went on Mr. Utoinikof. and another severe storm, as) encountered neat the junk. ened formosa, waves breaking lean oval
Since the voyage started, the reporter was informed, bad weather was Inet ait the time and during the four days tu which the Met Ling was the open sea on her way' to 'Hong kong, none' of the crew was able partake of any food except biscuits Mr. Uloinikot was full of praise for the heroic way in which Mrs: Nicholoc braved he elements and worked with the vest ofthe crew, all of whom Were suffering from seasickness 35"3 result of the Dueling the vessel wat Just after 130 am. on November 16, ho added, the Junie came into sight of the Peseidores where they: anchored close to the beach at Taiyo, "About fu hour or two Inter, during which time the Junk was being pounded mercilessly by the waves, two Reng Wessels came alongside andy noticing {he danger tothe group, took them ashore, the latter procedure proving to be extremely. dangerous, in view at the elements
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