Peeps into China . CHAPTER XXX. CHINESE ATTACK ON AN AMERICAN UEING the most opportune time that ourMission has ever had in Chi-nan-fu, rely-ing on the clearest of promises made bythe different officials, the Mission took aperpetual lease of a small house in the south-eastsuburb in the month of August 1887. Confidingfully in the truthfulness and assistance of the officials,an interview was at once held with them, and thecase brought to their attention. The Taotai orderedthe magistrate to examine into the matter, and, if noclandestine transference had been effected, to stamp thedee
Peeps into China . CHAPTER XXX. CHINESE ATTACK ON AN AMERICAN UEING the most opportune time that ourMission has ever had in Chi-nan-fu, rely-ing on the clearest of promises made bythe different officials, the Mission took aperpetual lease of a small house in the south-eastsuburb in the month of August 1887. Confidingfully in the truthfulness and assistance of the officials,an interview was at once held with them, and thecase brought to their attention. The Taotai orderedthe magistrate to examine into the matter, and, if noclandestine transference had been effected, to stamp thedeed. On examination no illegality in any form wasdiscovered, the neighbours gave full consent to thetransfer of the property to the foreigner, and all indi-cated a successful management. However, the officialsdisplayed the usual habit of Chinese politics, andthree months time was spent in the accomplishmentof dilatoriness and dilly-dallying. The local gentryhad also opposed the possession of the said property bythe Mission, or by foreigners of any name a
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