It was after these happenings that a clash with the mob occurred in the rear of the Concession, i nexion with the lantern proce but everything on the Bund remained quiet. I noticed, however, that the illuminated launch parade immediately commenced. to pass the Bund, going slowly down river and returning about 9 p.m, with all the fully. timed and arranged by the agitators, who disappeared immediately before the actual attack fon the Concession began and who appeared immediately after its conclusion, One standing by from ie-day 0 8 pin. could not Mil to be impressed with the wonderful patience and spirit of the defence force. Ty was a terrific test of temper and endurance, for. the sailors, Marines, and others had to stand for hours, being bombarded with stones without being allowed to make an effective reply. Tt had to be seen to be realized. Tt was a wonderful proof of their disciline that not one man lost his temper, in spite of many. being wounded and all of them receiving. every possible provocation. The local defence force was in charge of Mr. G. V. T. Marshall and displayed the same coolness and
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