'The tragic murder of Dr. J. Ingram, an old American missionary at Shitchingshan, near Peking, by bandits who invaded his house' involves the "North-China Herald" in the loss of an old and valued friend, one who for some considerable time acted as a correspondent in the north for this paper, and served ft in a manner which it is @elightful to look back upon. Mr. Ingram was a man of considerable charm and an indefatigable worker in the mission field. During his long service he faced many dangers, including the Boxer Uprising, and more epidemics than he himself could remember. That he faced them with bravery is evidenced by the manner in which he met his when though wounded he 3 to advance upon the intruders who endangered himself and his family, only to be ultimately shot down, To those he leaves behind the greatest sympathy will be extended, and, perhaps, they will to some extent be comforted by the thought that gallantly as the old gentleman had lived, as gallantly he die. It is not possible to place overmuch blame on the {horities Ju the north for such a tragic occurrence, for the tribulations {hrough which that area has recently been must of necessity lead to unlawfulness as it has in other tricts of China somewhat closer to Shanghai. It is proper that the strongest representations should be made to the authorities responsible, and that they should be impressed with the necessity of restoring law and order as quickly as possible. Tt {sto be hoped that some of the gang which pillaged the village and killed Dr. Ingram will be brought to book, for" sometimes the best deterrent in such matters is the setting of a sharp example. Many foreigners live in the Western Hills and the gooner law and order are Festored in that area the better.
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