In the dank rubber-growing state of Para last week a party of stocky little Cayapas Indians went on the rampage, invaded the village of Cardoso, killed 21 persons, cannily kidnapped three children as hostages to protect themselves from pursuit. From the state capital, Para's authorities despatched a detachment of 30 soldiers to what remains of Cardoso, which they were expected to reach in about eight days by river boat and rail.
Same day came another call for help. Rioters were attacking the adminstration buildings of the Ford rubber plantation, 500 miles away on...
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