Although no motive could be given for the oe yesterday, it was believed the assassination had been inspired by politics as deceased was known to have dealt with Free China. It was also believed that the gunmen were well acquainted with Mr, Gee's movements.
Deceased, it was said, had received several threatening letters in the past and this was believed to be one of the reasons why he had moved to the American Club in April.
Mr, Gee was educated. in Szechuen, Where his father is now in the Finance Ministry, and arrived in Shanghai in 1930 when he joined St. John's University. He graduated in 1937 and entered the banking business. At one time he was connected with the American Asiatic Underwriters. He was unmarried.
The two suspects were yesterday questioned at the Central station and it was believed that more light would be thrown on the affair. connection, it is pointed out. China made her policy known long ago: she will not talk peace unless conditions existing prior to the Incident have been restored.
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