The proprietor of the " mailed fist" considers, apparently, that he should be more in evidence in this war than he has been hitherto, and our warships are being subjected to certain annoying attention: I telegraphed to you the incident reported by the Ocean, and it is not an isolated instance. While the fleet, was at Yungehing Bay the German gunboat Iltis turned from her course and steamed through the British squadron at anchor.
That a cruiser of another nationality should persistently follow an English warship, refuse—for a considerable time—to show her colours when requested, and force the battleship to clear for action, are procesiings the reverse of courteous.
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