HELD BY BANDITS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20095, 30 April 1935, Page 7

HELD BY BANDITS

PRAYERS FOR RELEASE OF MISSIONARIES United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, April 29. Mil's Bosshardt, the mother of the captive missionary in China, Mr Rudolph Bosshardt, of Manchester, says: "I can only pray. I cannot pay the ransom and would not if I had the money, because surrender would mean that every missionary would be unsafe thereafter.”

[The China Inland Mission, London, received a cable last week asking: "Continue prayer with us for Messrs Hayman and Bosshardt. Extension of time has been granted to May 9, after which their lives are threatened.” Tire extension refers to the Communists’ earlier ultimatum, demanding a supply of anti-aircraft guns in addition to huge ransom before May 9.] AUCKLAND MOTHER’S VIEW OPPOSED TO PAYMENT OF RANSOM By Telegraph— Press Association AUCKLAND, April 29. "I hold just the same views as Mrs Bosshardt in the matter,” said Mrs J. E. Hayman, mother of the Auckland captive, “Even if I had the money I would not pay it to the bandits. It Would be a wrong thing to do and my son would be the last person to wish me to do it.” Prayers for the safety of the two missionaries were being offered in many city and suburban churches, said Mrs Hayman. "We can only hope and pray,” she added. “I feel sure that our prayers will be answered.”