The new commander of the Fourth United States Marines, Col. De Witt Peck, called on January Building to pay his He was accompanied by his chief-of-stof, It-Col. C. 1. Murray. commander is seen inspecting the guard of honour provided by the Russian Regiment, S.V.C. Col.
Peck also called on Col. J. W. Hornby, Commandant of pin. when she was halted by four Chinese armed with two axes and what appeared to be a pistol. They demanded that she hand. over her bag and when she refused they seized and started to run, The lady, however, shouted for help and her eries were heard by three Chinese detective "seconds" who gave chase. These succeeded in grabbing three of the four bandits, and later in the evening the fourth was arrested.
The stolen handbag was recovered Dut it was minus the money it had contained. The "pistol" displayed by the gang proved to be-imitation.
The prisoners were brought before the First Special District Court yesterday morning.
'The victim of the robbery vanished while the chase was still' in progress, and the police did not learn her name and address. She is requested to communicate as. soon possible with either Hongkew Police Station or Crime Branch Head-'Quarters, 185 Foochow Road.
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