Negotiations ultimately came about, and Yang Sen after some delay' released the Wanhsien and the Wantung. New crews were sent up, and the ships finally arrived at The tribulations of the British naval wounded were not yet over. There were insufficient "hospital facilities available for them Tehang, and they were therefore placed on board the British merchant! steamer Kiangwo to be sent in her to Hankow. The ship arrived at a Point five miles above the destination fonly to receive a terrific fire from Cantonese soldiers on both sides of the river. Thrice within two days the Kiangwo attempted to run the gauntlet but each time was forced to turn back by heavy rifle and machine gun fire,
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