Shanghai, May 4.
Mr. Pan Tse-chuen, compradore of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Ca, Ltd. who had been kidnapped about four months ago, was released a few days ago by the kidnappers, it was learned yesterday. Although no confirmation could be obtained yesterday, it was believed that Mr, Pan had paid a considerable sum for his freedom, It may be recalled that Mr. Pa was Kidnapped outside his home in Rue Camille Lorloz on January 11, after three mer. had stopped his eat by firing a shot, forcing the driver to come to a halt, The chauffeur was then foreed out and the ear was driven away toward Route Ferguson. It was recovered the same day.
1 was learned that Mr. Pan had Jeff Shanghai for Hongkong on Friday afternoon. No details of his de-Parlure could be obtained, however,
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