The latest news from the Yangtze war zone reports that a_ British steamer (the C. N. 8S. Shasi according to Reuter given below) has been fired upon by the Hunanese troops which are stationed along the river. The incident occurred on the south hank of the_ river, near Yochow. between Hankow and Shasi. Hunan troops are stationed at Sinho, which is between Adam's and—Farmer's Points; at Singti, below Yochow, and at Hosiieh, below Shasi.
Anticipating that such a thing might occur, the British naval authorities had already issued orders to H. M. S. Scarab to proceed to these places and escort shipping vessels by the dangerous points if necessary. The commaabeen given instructions to see the
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