CHINA MISSIONARIES
United Priw Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) FROM -BANDITS. : " 'HONG I & ONG, December 17.. A story of hardship and privation during sixteen months’ capivity . bv Chinese bandits was told by the Revs. Walter and Finchle, of the Basle ~ Mission, who have reached here, following their escape. Since their capture in August‘last they were subjected to most trying experiences and exposure, fiften being left on the ground all night lbng, chained at the ankles and forced' to march through the mountain fastnesses of Fukien. An original ransom of two million dollars was derWnded. "’This eventually was brought down to five thousand. The Chinese magistrate responsible for their es'cape, employed an intermediary who fraternised with the guards, winning over two out of three men. A dramatic escape was made at night time. The missionaries are 1 now convalescing. They!intend to return to their mission station at Karang. " '
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1930, Page 6
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146CHINA MISSIONARIES Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1930, Page 6
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