Ichang, Sept. 1 The str. Wanshien was heavily fired on near Fowchow on her voyage up the river. Many bullets hit the ship, passing through the officers' cabins. One bullet passed through the bed-rail of the Chief Engineer's room, and_ then through the wardrobe, spoiling his clothes. The only casualty was a favourite Persian sat, which was hit and had to be destroyed later.
The steamer reports that Chungking is again normal, the besiege
—Reut ang troops having been withdrawn.
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