Although police officials are reluctant to admit the motive for the killing, it was understood in Chinese circles that it was a political murder, committed by a badlands gang. It will be recalled that Mr. Kao was arrested by the S.M.P. at the request of the Japanese authorities last August and was later released.
The body of dead man was removed to the Central Funeral Parlours in Kiaochow Road late last night, As a result of the shooting the Skottowe Cup final between Lido and the Clube Lusitano, scheduled for this afternoon, has been cancelled. The Lido Ballroom will be closed: tonight as a mark of respect to the dead man. Mr. W. L. Kao, brother of the victim, is the manager of the Lido Ballroom.
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