On the 10th inst. a number of mounted couriers were attacked by an overwhelming force of Boxers about eight miles north of Hosiwu. The couriers fled towards that place, where a picket to guard the communications was stationed.
The picket on receiving their information, at once advanced toward the place, where they found a force of about 1,000 Boxers, whom they at once attacked. The Boxers standing, the picket was at first repulsed, but upon opening a murderous rifle fire the Boxers retired.
The next morning the Hosiwu garrison, reinforced by that at Matou, renewed the attack, completely dispersing the Boxer forces. Several Boxer villages were then attacked and taken possession of.
The losses on the Chinese side are reported to be very heavy, while among the attacking forces there were no deaths, Berlin, 14th December, 7.45 p.m.
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