To-day two of the missionaries were on the street, and noticed a small crowd. Some police, armed with rifles were standing there, and shouted to the people to stand back, which they did most respectfully. On their return the missionaries discovered the cause of the excitement. An execution had taken place outside the West Gate, and the head of the victim was lying on the ground, previous to being suspended in a cage. The unfortunate man was a servant in the telegraph office, and it was asserted that at the Dragon Festival, on the 5th day of the month, ho had sought for presents from certain merchants who habitually used the telegraph. It is not credible that this was the only fault, but whatever the cause the man had been treated with great severity, and his execution had been so prompt and summary that his father who happened to be on the street, did not know it had taken place, although he knew his son had been arrested. This illustrates the firmness of the Governor's rule, and it cannot be said to be unnecessary.
A Party of Swedish Missionaries passed through here two days ago. They had been robbed, and one of the party wounded, near Hwailu in Chibli. The es-cart which should have accom pa! them had followed them and taken a other road, so that they were defenceless. In the present state of Shansi it is better to suffer some delay than to start without an escort, and would it not be wiser to wait a little longer before ladies and children enter this province. This advice may be distasteful to some, but those who are sending ladies and children here are ace cepting a very grave responsibility, and it is mistaken kindness to conceal the dangers that undoubtedly exist.
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