Show BY DICTATES OF conscience gen gordon went unarmed through war in china in some reminiscences of sir frederick st john a diplomatist who served his country england well we have the facts which prompted gen gordon to carry no weapon but a cane when leading the imperial troops during the toping TO tai ping struggle when acting in conjunction with the chinese general san ko lin sin against either nankin or gordon received a message from the rebel leaders offering submission it their lives were guaranteed having obtained the consent of the chinese commander he agreed the town surrendered and the three rebel chiefs appeared before san ean ko lin sin he seeing that they had not shaved their heads in sign of submission had them decapitated on the spot whereupon hereupon exasperated beyond control by such treachery gordon armed himself with a revolver and was hastening to the generals tent with the intention of chastising him lit in the most summary manner for his breach of f faith alth when suddenly he paused and coming on reflection to the conclusion that his contemplated act was simple murder he threw awa away y his weapon and registered a vow that so long as he remained in china he would never again carry any weapon more formidable than a cane |