For several days special precautions have been taken on the Huangpu, especially as regards vessels under way after dark, and terday Admiral H. K. Tu, Commander-in-chief, issued from Admiralty House, Nanking. a notin 0 the effect that, as it might be necessary at any moment to strengthen the defences between the Kinngyin Forts and Woosung, vessels were warned until further notice not to proceed up-river between sunset and sunrise and any passing through the section by day must fly their national colours. In the event of a vessel being sunk or damaged through disobeying this order, the Government and the Adralty will disclaim all responject-goods auctions in.
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