Several bandit outrages have been reported in the Ichang district recently, but the authorities seem to be taking active steps to control the situation. A few days ago a notorious robber leader from near Yuenan was executed rear the Chamber of Commerce.
He gave himself the rank of Captain, but it was a captain of brigands. It is reported that the town of Yuenan is practically controlled by brigands and even the magistrate is obedient do their commands, but now that this leader has beer. dealt with his followers may scalter.
The eldest son of one of the wealthiest families in Ichang was captured by robbers on March 18 within five miles of the city. He had a soldier with him for protection as he was going into the country on business. The soldier was killed and the other was carried off as a "fat pig," but was later released. One report said that one of his eyes had been gouged out, but this has not been confirmed. A band soldiers has been sent in pursuit Three or four days ago a military captain was travelling by native \boat to Itu, accompanied by a guard of one or two of his soldiers. At a small village about 10 miles below Itu the boat was, attacked by robbers and the captain was \killed. The guard was shot on his {arrival at Itu for having failed in this duty of protecting his captain.—Reuter.
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