The Archive · 1927

Damage to Canadian Anglican Group

The property and residences of the Canadian Anglican group out side the south gate of the city suffered to the extent of about $20,000. The Marshal knows of these things, and has been very indignant about them. He ordered fan investigation and considered the several affairs in the military and Political councils, but seems impor tant to' correct even the local dis orders. He depends on the men of the Third Army, and will not offend its officers at this time. The automobile of Bishop White is even now said to be in the hands of the Chief and there was nothing on board to attract the atte of pirates. The cargo was not touched. The pirates told me that they had only got $3,000 and were disappointed ut their haul. All the firearms of this Army, who at the same is a member of the Chief Admi strative Council of the Province.

In Kueitehfu the home of the Rev. 8, J. Townshend has been, entered a number of times, with the beard were taken by the pirates. T cannot describe the pirates in detail but the man who appeared to be the leader was as follows.

Age unknown, medium height and build, shoes and socks, black clothing. I cannot des-cribo any others as all Chinese appear alike to me. The pirates took our food for their own use and left us with very little. result that nothing remains in the home but the piano, that for some unaccountable reason - wai taken away and then restored. Per haps there was no market for such Toot.

In this latter city the hospital the Canadian, Anglican Mission, under a very efficient Ohinese staff has continued to operate for the [benefit of Northerh and Kuominchun soldier alike. At present there are fas many in-patients as the beds will accommodate, and the boys school fadjacent.to the hospital had been requisitioned by Marshal Feng's command as a regular military hospital,

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