The offerings of ransoms is not only contrary to. the practice of the [Catholic Missions, and a violation of the explicit instructions of the ities, but also little short suicidal for an organization whose members are scattered in lonely stations. To even discuss a ransom would be equivalent to pinning a price-tag' on. each foreigners coat! sleeves. Great therefore was the chagrin of the Americans to learn that, such a distorted account of the contents of that letter, which was found on the body of some bandit killed in brush with the government forces had been circulated as to give rise to the most unjust charge that the Mission had offered $35,000 ransom for Father Donovan.
The American Consular authorities who had been prompt in secking the id of the Japanese and Manchoukuo 'Authorities in the effort to rescue Father Donovan were equally prompt in acknowledging the efforts made when the search, though unsuccessful, was terminated,' Callg were made on the various military organizations and the police to express on behalf of the American Government thanks for such efforts as the authorities have been able to make.
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