Armed robberies in the International Settlement continued to increase last week, according io the weekly report of the Municipal Police. Nine robberies were reported and one attempt, all under arms. These figures represent an increase of four cases over the total for the previous week.
Burglaries and breakings totalled thirteen (decrease of two) and here were nine snatchings (decrease of four). Cases of pocket picking dropped from 29 to 23.
Larcenies showed an increase of 25 cases, the total number being 78.
A total of 201 arrests was recorded for the week, representing an increase of 24. Fifteen men were seized for armed robbery, and eight for burglary and breaking tional day this year was. nevertheless, a day of rejoicing it was marked by unity and spirited resistance as never was witnessed in China before. He urged the people to give hearty support to the Government, to obey the leader, Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, and to be prepared for supreme sacrifices as a bid for the day of greatest rejoicing.
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