Presumably carrying out the threats contained in a letter to Chinese newspapermen dated June 15, when the latter were informed that they would be killed if they continued to oppose Mr. Wang Ching-wei's policies, terrousts struck for the second time last night when they entered the editorial offices of the "Morning Leader" at 130 Ningpo Road shortly before 9 p.m., fired a number of shots and threw a potato masher type hand-grenade ino the entrance which fortunately did not explode. Their marksmanship was so poor that none of the occupants was injured whilst the C. P. C. on duty at the door was held up by them and, being faced with six to one odds, was unable to do anything until the men dashed away from the premises, when he fired two shots, none of which took effect.
The only casualty reported was that of a woman who jumped out of a second-floor window from a house on the opposite side of the street, when she heard the shooting. She was rushed to the Lester Hospital for Chinese.
Detectives from Central Station are investigating the case. The "Morning Leader" is known to have published a bitter editorial against Mr. Wang Ching-wei some days ago and there seems little doubt that the shooting was done by Wang's supporters, presumably members of the same group responsible for the sending of the threatening letters on Thursday. Detectives questioned on the subject last night stated that they are still investigating and that therefore they were not in a position to give any details, Whilst the number of gunmen taking part in the attack could noi be ascertained, they were believed to have been six, all armed with pistols, and a total of about 10 shots was believed to have been fired. The cartridge cases and the unexploded hand-grenade were taken to Central station and will be examined by ballistic experts this morning.
Reich Takes 47 Percent Of Rumanian Exports Bucharest, June 15
Statistics published here today show that Germany took more than 47 per cent, of Rumania's exports during the month of May. while during the same period 56 per cent, of Rumania's imports came from the Reich. Figures also show that Czecho-Slovakia has imported more goods from Rumania since coming under Germany's protection.—Trans-Ocean sassination of Mr. Che ug. commissioner of Customs; a pro hibition against the use of clandestine wireless stations by elements assisting the Chungking and Communist administrations; a reform in the administrative system of the Brit Concession, and a ban on anti-Japanese publications by the British authorities would not solve the question "at this time."
"The key to the problem is the correction of Bri policies assisting Gen, Chiang," the officer said.
Japan, the officer continued, was "amply prepared to deal with threatened British economic "re als."
doubt that Britain will embark upon such a policy without American support and I further doubt that the United States would adopt such a course of action just over the mere question of Tiehtsin he remarked.
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