Honolulu Republican, Volume IV, Number 501, 19 January 1902 — BRIGANDS WANT THE RANSOM IN ADVANCE [ARTICLE]

BRIGANDS WANT THE RANSOM IN ADVANCE

NEW YORK. Jan. 6. —A cable to journal from Samakov. Kn -taria says: A messenger who has just ret r:,ed from the brigands reports that \5 ss Stone a.id Mms. Tsilka w -r" well thirty-six hours ago. Consul-General I'i kinson returned to Sofia tonight ;i pursuit of negotiations, and their early release is expected. The pros riit obstacle is Mr. Dickson's refusal ti pay tile cash before Miss Slone's .-lease. The brigands’ demand is. first the ransom then rel use. They n- ver violate the recognized brigand --de of honor, always freeing th • aotive when the money is paid. The brigands want the ransom dep - ted with Bulgarian jurisdiction.