_A week ago we reported a distinctly sensational crime in the western district of the Settlement, when a Chinese jeweller was shot through the head and a valuable jade necklace and other articles were stolen. A description of the assailant was given following upon the occurrence, but so far no arrests have been made.
It is now understood that the Municipal Police, who have been at work on the case, believe that they have a clue to the identity of the assailant. As was stated at the time the crime was committed, he is a foreigner, and it is hoped that an early arrest may be effected.
Contrary to expectations, the injured Chinese is making ' good progress, and his recovery—a remarkable one in the circumstances—is looked for. The injuries inflicted necessitated removal of his right eye.
Wane Chang-fa, the father of Lien-ying. the sing-song girl who was murdered in June, has peti-|C tioned the Shanghai District Court demanding that Yen Jui-sung, the alleged murderer, be tried by that Court instead of by court martial. General Ho Feng-ling, the Comulissioner of Defence has decided that the case must be decided by the military court,
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