by Bandits That same evening we were horrified by the news that the Rev. W. B. and Mrs. Williston and their child had been taken by bandits. At once Br. Caldwell and one or two others went to the yamen inquire. There amongst the ¢lite in gorgeous uniform was the turbanned gentleman: of the day before. Fortunately, about two hours after they were due the Willistons arrived. They had been met by "bandits" at place 40 li from the city and robbed of about $500 worth of goods, including a gold watch, the fur coat that the lady was wearing and alco a pony. Fortunately word was passed back to the load coolies, and they escaped by small roads' into the city.
These bandits were probably members of the local militia, in fact almost certainly. We suppose that when Liu left the city, the militia seeing that that prop to their authority was gone, thought it well to do a little "business" on their! Jown account till the new power The "North-China Daily News" has so often published accounts of the disgraceful way fo fare treated by these villains that need not enlarge. Four times they searched this unfortunate lady in a way that was inexcusable if all they wanted was booty. Her husband carries the bruises that bear:
itmos to the way they assaulted him. Efforts have since been made to recover the stolen property, but far without success, All these things have happened because Yang Sen thought he wantd to drive Liu out. At present Yang's brother is in command in the city [but no one would like to venture prophesy as to how long he will stay., Liu's men have gone partly to Anhsien and partly to Chongps Various rumours are abroad. tha Den Hsicheo and Liu Teen-Hoo Jcoming to his assi is definite. The only certain that the city is like a huge stable, with horse manure, straw, and. the remnants of household belonging? ldisearded by looters. No shop wi venture to open. If you try to buy'
yard of foreign calico you are me! with the news that there is none, and (sotto rece) "wait till the soldiers are quieter."
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