A SHOOTING
United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.]
SHANGHAI, October 2.
Lenox Simpson, a British journalist who took over the Tientsin Customs, justed the Chinese National Governnent's nominees, following on tile ienlnushan Northern China coup de . tat, is now lying dangerously woundd as the result Uf a sensational'attempt at assassination at his own icune by three unknown Chinese, who shot him, his assailants escaping in .a uotor car. The. crime has created a. itir in official circles: , >• v ;i ,
SIMPSON’S CONDITION. L . (Received this day at 8 a.m.) SHANGHAI, October 2. ..The latest Report regarding Simpson states there is no immediate danger of him losing his life, though it is declared if he recovered, he will-be paralysed, in the lower part of the body for life;. The driver of the car has-been arrested; but he denies all knowledge, of: the. af-f fair. - ---v .-
; Aiithoritive sources state Tientsin customs acocunts are in perfect order; Foreigners and Chinese, including many who opposed the seizure of the customs declare the service had improved' fifty per cent, under Simpson'B ion. ' ’ ’ V''
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Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1930, Page 4
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176A SHOOTING Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1930, Page 4
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