The Archive · 1924

Old Frontier Troops, and New Master's Arrival

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Tachienlu, Sze,, Nov. 18, A telegram arrived in Tachienlu at 4am, to-day, from. General Sen saying that he had lost control of his troops and that General Lan's men had command of the bridge at This important telegram was all that was necessary to send this darder town into a state of wild frenzy. Long before day-light, Man, Han, and Fan were all looking for the nearest place of safety and refuge. As the day wore on the news Uecame more wide-spread and people carrying their precious be-Jongings were more in evidence, Before night, the treasures Tachienlu, in one form or another, had changed from one place to other. The Tibetans stored their wealth in the Jamaseries and the Chinese stored much of their valuables in the Catholic compounds. Many of the wives of the local officials took refuge in the French hospital and the Sisters had a very busy time looking after the "tais-tas" and their many belongings and attendants,

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