Investigated D. A. MacFarlane, Miss Lelia ttle, Chungking, May 3.
An indication that the "mysterious fire" in Chengtu yesterday morning, which completely destroyed the Women's Hospital of the United Church of Canada, was caused by incendiarism, is contained in a report '56 released here today.
"Officials" the statement says, "are University, $20 each Tuberculosis Hospital Mr, O'Neill the hospital, and to arrest those responsible for the inhuman act.
"Although no evidence was found, the authorities said they felt sure that the fire was the work of an incendiarist. A few minutes after the Ao) fire had been discovered at 2 am, it swept the four-story building, causing damage amounting to US$50,- 000."
In this connection, it is noteworthy to recall that four fires have occurred in Chengtu within three months. On February 19, the Dental School of the West China Union University was destroyed by fire, while two middle schools were also gutted before yesterday's fire.—Reuter.
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