The Archive · 1941

Peiping Detectives Told To Hurry Up Large Quantities of Meat May Cause Trouble

Peiping, Feb. 12, As a measure against "untoward happenings," steps are being taken to strengthen and arm police guards at the slaughter house in the east suburbs, states the Chinese press.

The slaughter house, which is being constructed and will be completed in the near future, has a police force of 29 who are unarmed, As the slaughter house is expected to. store a large quantity of meat and to have a large income from the daily fees, it is feared that it may be the object of attack by "enemy elements,"—Reuter,

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