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We are afraid that the killing of Aen Sibley is not altogether (at the work of a madman. number of thingy are ig to show that there: may" be some orgenteae behind it, Yesterday, Miss Manley: of the American' Methodist Mission, when crossing the city in ricsha, was stopped and she was pulled out by a student looking chap who attempted to choke her, ided by her coolie and the riesha she got clear of him and cone ied her way, but he went after her again, and' again attempted to kill her with his hands. She was again helped by the same two and seine others, and the man was are rested and' ted up. There are many rumours. The bulk of the people are friendly, but there is evidently a small section bent on mischief, We are all warned airist appearing lone on the acts. Mrs. Sibley's funeral took place to-day, the coffin being escorted a guard of 60 soldiers, 30 going ud 30 coming after it. Te is anxious time, but we are trying to be careful.
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