The Archive · 1937

Chinese Communists Said Plundering Missions

Vatican City, Apr. 30.

Persistent reports that Chinese

missions in China is causing grave Communists arg. plundering Catholic concern in Vatican circles here. Vatican officials are studying a report submitted by the Vicarale of Lanchow, Tt was understood that 0 Catholic mission at Tsinchow, Kansu, was among those allegedly ransacked. The-work of the German Capuchin Fathers was said to be at a complete standstill because of the Communist menace—United Press, servant had been previously killed by Wang's agents.

The trial opened some time ago but owing to the fact that several women were involved in the ease, the court decided to exclude the public from the hearings. The only public hearing of the ease was held last week when the procurator and attorneys for the defence presented their respective cases.

It fs learned that Li Liang-chin has. given notice of appeal through his lawyer to the Hopel High Court and that the hearing of the appeal will probably take place about the middle next month—Reuter,

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