Hankow, Aug. 22.
It is reported that an armistice of three days' duration has been arranged.
H.M.S. Gnat has returned to Hiankow. She was again heavily fired on from all sides below Singti but sustained no casualties. Japanese gunboats have also been fired on, but did not return the fire.
'A scheme has been proposed for steamers to proceed up-river twice weekly under escort.—Reuter.
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