New-York tribune., 1901-11-21
ULTINATUM FOR RRIGANDS.
THEM SIX DAYS TO ACCEPT A
CERTAIN RANSOM

Sofia Nov. 20.-Mr. Dickinson. according TO
the "Vezerna Posta," whose editor was a mem
Der of the former Macedonian committee, has
sent an ultimatum to the brigands giving them
six days to accept specified as the ransom
for Miss Stone. If this amount is not accepted
within the time mentioned, Mr.. Dickinsons offer
will be withdrawn.
The Foreign Office here resents the instnus-
tons published abroad that the government is
acting in bad faith in the matter OF efrecting
the release of Miss Stone the American mis-
sionary held by bandits and explaining it's at
utude toward Mr.. Dickinson, the diplomatic
agent here of the United States, affirms its
entire readiness to take any action suggested
by him.
The Foreign Office also AYERS that, acting upon
the suggestion of Mr.. Dickinson. it caused the
village of Gratchowo to be surrounded and
searched fortnight ago, but the brigands were
not there. 1t also says that Mr.. Dickinson's
later information. to the effect that the bandits
are concealed In dehle of the Belleritza Noun
tains, District of DubnitZa, cannot be acted upon
by it, as an inquiry shows the place in question
to be within Turkish territory.
The latest intelligence received here sets forth
that the brigands holding out for a high
ransom, and it is asserted that they are able
to keep their captives as long as may be neces-
Sary.
A LETTER FROM MISS STONE
SHE WRITES TO BULGARIAN FRIEND AFTER
RECEIVING NEWS OF EFFORTS IN
HER BEHALF.
Chicago, Nov 20.-The Sofia correspondent of
THE Chicago Daily News has succeeded In OBJ
tanning copies of letters recently exchanged be-
tween Miss Ellen NJ. Stone, the captive missionary,
in her place Of captivity and a Bulgarian friend.
Miss Stones letter is as follows:
My Dear Little Sister: AS though the sun in all
Its splendor had shone out despite the rain falling
on us from thick clouds, great is my Joy at hav
ing received your letter this morning. What a
blessing your dear words bring to me and also to
Nine. Tsika, your countrywomen. To hear once
more from the world. especially words so sweet
and encouraging, awakens life in u.s. We
continually repeat in hearts your assurance
that our dear ones have not forgotten and are
praying and working trelessly for release.
When your letter came, having received no help
from any direction, burden had become heavy
indeed. Now We lifted up with courage
prayers and efforts Of friends, known and un-
known
Remember to ALL present my loving greetings
to your mother and family, and inform my CO.
workers that do not cease to pray for them.
have written the particulars of condition Mr
Dickinson, and you may ask him to my letter.
l only add here that we have preserved general
health despite all trials. L rejoice in the per-
mission which has just been accorded me to write
to my dearest ones in America.
This will be the second letter which I have been
permitted to write besides those three persons
in regard to our liberation. l hardly hoped to hear
that my mother yet alive. If you can write
her word of comfort and also my brothers. God
will bless you. Nine. Tsilka joins in grateful and
affectionate remembrance. Lovingly,
Oct % ELLEN NJ STONE