Because members of a Chinese household were drying clothes too near a charcoal stove, a fire started yesterday afternoon in House 108, Lane 633 Hart Road, and the upper part of the building y. The flames started shortly before o'clock and swept up the rear staircase, The stairs and ceiling were seriously. affected. There were no casualties.
Firemen from the Bubbling Well Station spent more than an hour in extinguishing the flames which, however, were speedily put under control.
Lance-Sergeant J. G. McNaughton, who had given evidence of identification during the inquest heard on November 6, was next called to the witness-box, his previous evidence being read' out and then confirmed by him, Mr, Williams then asked for the case to be adjourned until 10.30 am. on Tuesday. Mr. K, E. Newman is appearing for the accused.
'A strong Chinese force üctive in the vicinity of Huhsiashan, south of Nanchang in Kiangsi, has been defeated by two Ji detachments.
"With the assistance of artillery the The rioters having been scattered, the day shift entered and work began. Later in the day, however, the workers walked out on strike.
About 800 men are involved.
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