News came to hand yesterday of bandit raid on the Hopoff timber concession on the eastern section of the railway not far from the Soviet frontier. A number of Japanese had arrived at the concession to investigate conditions there and arrange for lease, several Russian guards travelling with them for protection. 'The bandits attacked very suddenly and [before they could be driven off, one of the Russian guards was killed and Snother taken captive. This is the' worst attack that has occurred for game time and shows that some Bandits have again gathered together and are trying to cause damage to] the railway. The gang has probably been hiding in some village during the winter and has now alme out as the weather has become so warm.
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