Eight Catholics Killed But No Foreign Priests Involved Chengtu, Sept. 21. (delayed)
As a result of the Tibetan revolt, the Chinese have lost contro] of the districts of Deyin, Derung and Chongen in the southwest: of Batang. jhe Tibetans are- advancing across the border, levying taxes on Chinese territory and inciting the local brigands to revolt. A Roman Catholic tribe at Takalo has started a feud with the Beyong-hesi tribe. Eight Catholics and six of the BeyongZhesi tribe have been killed. Foreign priests are not involved at present.—Reuter.
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