The hospital is owned by a Chinese doctor, who. is believed "to be the Ting-leader of the gang, but was not present at any of the places raided. Usually he returned home to eat at about 6 pin. but when the French police went to his house at 11.30 Pim. they found that his wife had Gisappeared as well, and it is be-Tieved that she went to the hospital while the police were actually there, end possibly warned her husband. The doctor ott the hospital. shortly before it was raided. It is assumed that the hospital, although receiving patients, isa cover for the activities of the gang.
'The four chief suspects live in the Badlands, and. although seemingly prosperous and well-dressed, stated that they had no employment. 'These four were arrested during a raid on a lodging house at 181 Hopei Road. Where' they were having a' meal. 9 room, Besides this place and the hospital on Canton Road, a food-shop on Pakhoi Road was raided, resulting the detention of others connected with the gang.
Although it could not be ascertained lst night In how many crimes the Suspects had been concerned, the arrest of this gang is believed to have struck a considerable blow to the criminal element at present terrorize ing Shanghai. 'The fact that the bandits were caught napping indicates that although such men enjoy a sense of security for a time, yet eventually the workings of the police system will destroy them. Another round-such as' thig may mean the end to the crime-wave now sweeping the city, and the police efficiency. last right was generally. commended.
Although no reason was given for the attempted assassination, it was stated to be political. The assailants, both about thirty years of age, were well dressed and did not appear to be in the same class with other hired assassins, Mr. Yorke is very well known hero, having been with the Shanghai Muni: cipal Police for over 27 years. At tone time he was in charge of "B" Division, and was appointed to his present past of Special Branch chiot Some three years ago. He is a native Nottingham, 40 years of age, and ived in Shanghai three years hho joined the police force.
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