Hankow, Nov. 29.
Father Ulrich Kreatzen, of the American. Franciscan Mission Wuchang, who was taken captive ea) November: 9 by Commanist. bandits Jat Weiyuenkow, roughly 70 miles south-east of Hankow, is still in the are continually being. rece him by his confreres at Ituangshihkang and it is stated that he is safe fand well.
However, his captors continue to be adamant in their demand for the ransom of $10,000 which they originally requested for his release.
This sum was increased on November 20 to $10,060, the $60 representing the bandits" charge for providing their un guest with board and lodging—Reuter.
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