I frequently have been held up by Chinese soldiers of various factions or opposing sides, but always, after a few words of explanation, I could secure courteous or at least. considerate treatment. While T suffered no bodily injury on this! occasion, T was made to understand, by word and gesture, that the Persons and property of foreigners Kashing are on the same basi that of Chinese; that is, entirely subject to the will of the soldiers fon" the spot. Some are sure to suffer, others may escape. One of, sy, wealthy neighbours still is a fagee in Shane!
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