It was reported that on November 7, 8 and 9 all the missionionaries in Shen were to be massacred by the lawless element, but those leaving on the 9th went with safety, except those who have been mentioned at Sianfa.
The fate of two missionaries la North Shensi is, however, s matter of the greatest uncertainty. The missionaries in question are Mr. and Mrs. Boston Bmith of the Eoglish Baptist Mission at Suitébehow. They bad apparently tried to escape into Shansi, not knowing about the revolt in Tsiyaanfo. It is reported that their party was set upon by band of Mobammedane, their escort followers scattered, and it is not Known what has become of them.
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