The railhead is eight miles from Tientsin, beyond is destroyed, There was a severe fight on Monday, result unknown, and a big fire at Tientsin.
The relieving force of 3,000 -have their small guns, but the two 4.7 guns are tied to the railway.
Beatty and Wright of H. M. 8. Orlando are wound ed.
Captain Bayley wishes it published thet it is due fo the Russians that there is anyone alive in Tientsin.
Yunnanfu, 27th June
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