The Alexandra meanwhile has carried on to Tsingkiang, her port of destination, from where she was expected to arrive here either today at noon, or shortly afterwards.
previous years, the Alexandra was mainly used asa tender to con-
The seven men were arrested on February 5 in North Chekiang Road when they were trying to transport many baskets of coal to retail shops.
Previous to their arrest the West Hongkew police found a large quantity of coal stored ina "floating godown" used by the thieves. It is a big lighter anchored on Soochow Creek. was alleged In court that the gang maintained an office in North Soochow Road and rented a lighter to be used as their "oating godown™ in which they stored the stolen coal. Two trucks were alleged to have been regularly hired froma French Concession garage for transporting the coal from the "godown™ to retail dealers Members of the gang were usually sent out In the evening to steal coal from Pootung and Hongkew coal godowns. They were alleged to travel in boats and upon returning they put their booty in the "floating godown" whence the cargo was distributed to retail dealers.
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