THE BANDITS
CHINA’S TROUBLES INCREASING THREAT BY THE POWERS BANDITS GOING FURTHER BACK By Telegraph.—Press Association. —Copyright. Received May 17, 8.40 p.m. PEKING, May 16. The diplomat i? corps to-day handed the Chinese Government another Note demanding information as to what steps are being taken 1o secure the release of the captives, and pointing out that the continued lapse of time would mean increase of indemnity. It is understood the corps is considering the Powers’ withdrawal of the recognition of China. Meanwhile, the situation is growing hourly mor© serious. The bandits have retreated farther into the mountains with their prisoners and negotiations are being conducted with difficulty. The bandits continue to make fantastic demands. It is mow reported that they are asking £600.000 ransom. The coni aition of the prisoners is reported to be none too good. An Italian captive. Signor Musso, who is .suffering from a weak heart, collapsed from great hard-ships.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Association. HOSTAGES OFFERED PEKING, May 16. With the Government’s consent. Wuyulin (Minister for Communications) and General Yaugiteth have proceeded to the bandit’s stronghold as hostages in order to obtain the release of the foreigners.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18784, 18 May 1923, Page 5
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