Messrs. Wikholm and Johansson were murdered at Hokiapu, a small place in the immediate vicinity of Sungpu, a large walled town of about 20,000 inhabitants, in. the district of Macheng, and distant from Hankow about 53 miles. Mr. Wikholm visited the place some time in March, and succeeded in renting a house at Hokiapu early in April. No sooner did he take ion of the house than an effort was made to expel him from the place. The old plan of issuing anonymous placards was adopted, and the feelings of the people were considerably roused. Thereupon the Macheng Magistrate wrote to the Hankow Taotai, suggesting that he should communicate with the Consul, Mr. Thyen, and request him to recall Mr. Wikholm. ' The placards were issued by four men, Ho Tzepo (P-FHL), Ho Shih-tin IRE pK), Ho Shao-tsing (MRAP FY), and Li Haiyuen (AE #9 FE). The people generally appeared to be friendly; so Mr. Wikholm could not sec that he was called upon to eave the placean account of the opposition shows by four or five mischievously disposed men. He therefore quietly persevered, and the storm soon passed off.
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