CHINESE BANDITS FOILED
MISSIONARIES MAKE ESCAPE ASSISTANCE OF MAGISTRATE SIXTEEN MONTH'S OP HARDSHIP (United Press Association—By Electric Telegrapn Copyright.) HONG KONG, Dec. T 7. A. story of hardship and- privation during !0 months' captivity by (Chinese bandit's is t'okl by Revs. Walter and Fischle. of the Basle Mission, who have reached here following their escape. Since their capture in August they have been subjected to most trying experiences and exposure, often -being left on the ground! all night long chained! a-t. the ankles, and being forced to' march through the mountain fastnesses of Fukien. The original ransom of £400,060 demanded was eventually brought down to £IOOO. A 'Chinese magistrate was responsible for tlieir escape. Ho employe;! an intermediary who fraternised with the guards, winning over two of the three men. A drama tie escape was made at night. The missionaries are .now convalescing. They intend to return to the mission station at Kaiying.
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Hawera Star, Volume L, 18 December 1930, Page 5
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153CHINESE BANDITS FOILED Hawera Star, Volume L, 18 December 1930, Page 5
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