CO129-501-3 Chinese situation- Protection of British subjects of Chinese race 23-10-1926 - 21-12-1927 — Page 189

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Commissioner for Pereira Affairs.

British Consu late,

Swat oa,

August 8, 1925.

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sir,

It is reported to me that early this morning, between 1 and

2 o'clock, a large band of men, apparently robbers, with painted

faces and wearing masks, broke into the house of Mr. Teo Yee

Swee, east of the Standard 011 Company.

I have not yet been able to learn all the details of this

case, but I understand that the robbers ransacked the house

and stole many articles of value.

I am informed, though the news seems hardly ma credible,

that the police, instead of arresting the robbers have arrested

Mr. Teo Yee Swee and some of his servants, who are now detained

at the Central Police Station, the police having taken possession

of his honsa,

I have the honour to request that you will telephone to

the Central Police Station to order the immediate release of

Hr. Teo Yee Swee and that a careful enquiry may be made into

this extraordinary case without delay.

(Signed)

I have etc.

Geoil Kirke.

Consul.