The Archive · 1929

An Evil Notoriety

Tayeh is achieving unpleasant notoriety, though it is situated so near the provincial capital. In 1927, a mob led by students atiacked the mission there and workd much havoc. Miss Booth; who is with the refugee party, was hidden among some bamboos in the compound while her own house was looted and Mr. and Mrs. Simon Barely escaped with th s, Mrs, Simon sustaining injuries to her head which have: prevented her from returning to China, She and her husband are taking up missionary work in West Africa.

This new outrage, following on the captivity of Father Kreutzen, serves to emphasise the state into which the country districts of Hupeh are falling now the troops are all engaged in ci

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