Norwegian Missionary Seen Alive Recently All of those interested in the welfare of the Rev. Samset, who way captured by bandits in the early part of June this year in northeastern Hupeh, will be pleased to learn that he has been soon by several Chines Christians within the last week oF ten days, The first report came from members of a mission in Tantien (Hwang: kan district) who saw a foreigner being carried by a number. of "soldiers." On enquiring as to. who the foreigner was they were inform= ed that he was a prominent missionary being held as a hostage. The Prisoner, whom they later learnt was the Rev, Samset, remained in that "hsien" together with his captors for some days and was later seen to Jeave with them, being carried on a Jong bamboo bed carried by four bearers, Previous to their departure Chinese Christian managed to get a few words with Mr. Samset, who told them he was being treated fairy well, but that he was naturally anxious to learn of the prospects of his release, Another report from Sanpaho mentions that the Rev. Samset was soco in company with 300 bandits going Im the direction of Sishul. Later this party was seen returning from Sishui as they took the road towards Lotien.
It is evident from these reports. which have been investigated as far a5 is possible, that Mr. Samset still fs in fairly good health and is being treated well with consideration for his advanced age. His financial value to his eaptors_no doubt contributes towards this good treatment, but ig at least satisfactory to know that he Is, at any rate, alive and in comparatively good health and that his captors are caring for him apparently to the best of their ability.
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