One Boxer jauntily brought a letter to our official, demanding the release of a famous prisoner, otherwise the city would be destroyed! "Traly a curious method of opposing Christianity The prisoner was not released, and the messenger, when your correspondent saw him last, was hnging dead in a cage. The prompt measures of the Viceroy and the new officials he is appointing to these disturbed places, are having good effect, but unless there is a sudden re-action forsaking of Boxerism, it seems probable there will be great slaughter, as the country is still over-run, and they refuse all attempts at conciliation. Those who have permitted this movement to attain such Proportions have much to answer for.
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