The Rebellion in China
■+—, ■ ; »" ■■ I PKU UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. I )| - 1 Hong Kong.' November 30, E ' The origin of the Chinese revolt is u 1 obscure. The first ontbreak took place in I a town called Cinchow in ihe north-east. > The garrisons in Shanghai and Kuvan , are marching against the rebels. lj • Later details of the massacre at Taku b show that 300 persons were butchered, i;. not a single .individual connected with i the Missions escaping. [.. The Imperial Government is alarmed i at the' magnitude of the rising, and a [ strong army, well officered, has been despatched to surround the rebels. | The Protestant missionaries have aban- , donedthe Mission Station at Thun Hoa. 1 . December 1. An official telegram received here states that the rebels are 800 miles from Pekin, if 'and that there are 5000 Christians in Eastern Mongolia who require protection. The press are tmanimous that decisive !•' 'and concerted action should be taken to afford protection to the Missions and foreigners.
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Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 67, 3 December 1891, Page 3
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163The Rebellion in China Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 67, 3 December 1891, Page 3
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