Peking, Nov. 17.
Telegrams from Shantung report the capture of several foreign nuns and two Chinese converts by bandits at Changli. Chinese troops rescued one nun. No further details have been received.
Later.
An official report says that it was a French priest who was captured at Changli (near Chefoo) by bandits under, the leadership of Vu Kao-chuan.
The Cabinet this afternoon telegraphed to the Shantung authorities ordering immediate steps to be taken to secure the priest's release.
Nov. 18.
It appears that the Qhangli bandits captured two French priests, one of whom, has been released. The other, and also two converts still remain in the hands of the bandits. The Tuli of Shantung appears confident, that their release will not be difficult.
—Reuter.
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