A small engagement took place beyond the Convent and rumours: were current that as a result 12 Wounded came into Shanghai hospitals, while heavy gun fire was heard' at Nanziang on Monday, night. Villagers were forced to provide food for these men and several acts of rowdyism took place. With all the cleverness of the astute Chinese, some of these! men got civilian clothes and) Though tony we Gemstone] they came on in boats, all could] not be stopped, while 70 rifles were, taken from boats in the waterway which passes the grounds. The Fathers opened their doors to three sick men and took them into hospital Jwithin the convent and, though not, anticipating any trouble, as. they jate protected by three' outposts extending well beyond the grounds, armed with rapid fire guns and a 1,500 ep. searchlight, the Catholic authorities are not permitting loophole for a disturbance.
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