The largest robbery took place at 4 pam. when a Chinese business man was stabbed in, the nec, by a coun trymen of his in Roam 200, Hardoos Beggar Camp Opened Shanghai, Jan. 1, largo gathering of prominent] Shanghailanders was. present at the official opening of the beggar camp yesterday afternoon, 'The earn Which "has been made possible through the action of the S.M.C,, the! Salvation Army and the 'Shanghai Rotary Club, fs designed to accomamodale over' 1,500 beggars, who will be brought in batches of fifty by the Police, "Mr. W, J. Keawiek, Chairman of the S.M.C,, raised a flag over the foMee building, saying a few words appreciation for the Immense efforts the Salvation Army have made-in carrying out the project. added that the camp would be a rear beneht for both the bexuars. and the community, in ridding Shan, hhal, to some extent. of the nuisance created by beggars on the streets.
The ceremony opened when Briga~ dier B, Morris, in charge of the local scolion of the Salvation Army, outlined the purpose of the camp, and gave some figures concerning the upkeep and initial cost of the -project, "To recelve-roform—regencrate. and restore to soeloty:—these are the aims of the camp" he said. "A School will be set up where both adults "and children" will receive elementary education, A Gospet House is being built where religious training will be given, The camp is for beggars only, and, the fa re~ resents service for those in nood. The estimated maintenance of 1,600 beggars for month. Brigadier Morris continued, is $90,500, the cost of each beggar being about '§20 a month.
"Thoroughly Serubbed"*
The frst group of beggars, num-boring between 40 and 50, will be brought to the camp tomorrow, and will be thoroughly" scrubbed, their old clothes being burnt, and clean garments. provided."
When he had finished speaking the Brigadier called on the Mev. A. Baxter to make a prayer. After this Mr. Keswick raised the ting. A tour of the camp was then made under the guidance of Brigadier Morris. The beggars will receive hot food and baths when they arrive at the feamp at about 10 o'clock this morn ing, and after being medically examined, will be taken" to their new quarters, Tu all there are 24 huts, bath house, a kitchen, and the ice building. 'The school and Gospel House are still being built. A playing field is provided in' the Spacious camp, and a work-shop, with certain machinery, 1s under construction, Tt Is hoped to teach a majority of the occupants a useful profession, and weaving, basket-making, net making, and other trades will "All those received in the camp witl be photographed and finger-printed, and will not be permitted to leave until it is felt that they have been, thoroughly rehabilitated. It is expected that the death rate will be Very high, since many of those Drought in from the streets will have fatal' illnesses. Medical attention will be given, however, and it is hoped to check disease wherever possible. No. public appeal willie Made for funds to carry on the camp, as it Is thought that voluntary con-{tributions will be sufficient.
Building at 233 Nanking Road. Police investigations showed that the sssalfant came (0 Room 206, where hho saw Tsou Yoong-tsu, manager of Universal Book Company. and asked im for a loan. When he was re~ fused, he lett ihe place and went straight to a shop where he. bought 2 knife for forty cents. He then re~ Tumed: (othe viellm's room and stabbed him in the neck alter the latter repeated his refusal. The at-taker, seeing his victim' hurt, took fo his heels, but way followed by "eau, who reported the case to OPE'S 2518 and 3214, The two policemen went after the assailant and arrested him. He will face the First Special District Court this morning, The victim, however, was taken (0 the St. Luke's Hospital, Where his condition was pronounced serious.
The first armed robbery of the day was Reported shortly atier 530. p.m. when the occupant of Lane 309 House 34, Wuchow Road, stated to the Kashing Read polies station detectives that his place had been visited by six men, four of them armed. The armed robbers covered the occupants, while the others searched the place for sh and valuables. The bandits ter taking $300 rency, three hundred yen and thi-teen articles of clothing, the total less being estimated at approximate ly $1,200, No alarm was raised and no arrests were effected.
One suspect was arrested C.P.C.s 1558 and 1880 of the Pootoo Road police station following an arm= robbery" at 600/11 Connaught Road, where two robbers stolen nine articles of clothing and. one box. No larin was raised by the inmates and the criminals absconded with the Joot, estimated at $000. One suspect, joved to fave participated in. the was later arrested by the
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