The Archive · 1922

Chientao Bandits Active

Feking, Sept. 23.

According to reports from Chientao the bandits there are still active. The main bands consist of 150 men at Shahochung, 100 at Ahtehpei and 100 at Santaosui. while two other bodies are in Yangkehting prefecture. Each gan; occupies a strategic position and levies toll from merchants and other travellers.—Reuter.

+", Chientao is the border district between Manchuria and Korea. The prevalent lawlessness in it has been a frequent cause of disputes between China and Japan.

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