Vicariate of Hankow, who was captured by bandits on October 5, was released eatly on Wednesday morn-and has returned to Chiaokow, suburb of Hankow. He describe his escape as miraculous, as on his way here he had to pass. through lines of Government troops engaged fin battle with Communist forces. With Bullets flying everywhere, he deems himself lucky to have escaped On October 5 a band of Com-Jmunists attacked the town of Sin-ow, about 150 miles from Hankow. During the raid Father Turk was {found st the Mission and taken prisoner. As soon as news of hi Jeapture reached Hankow negoti tions were started to secure his release. At first his captors demanded a ransom of $30,000, together with rifles and ammunition, But later the amount was reduced ya third. Finally, a council of the leaders of the band was called and, observing the inexpensive clothes of the priest, it decided that $1,000 about all he would be able to
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