On its way over to the wharf, the tug again. came perilously close to being hit, as shells directed at the target directly behind it water all around. It was only a matter of a few moments before the tug was seen venturing forth once again, determined to reach its objective in spite of shells going over it, and bursting most unpleasantly close, This time it was followed by another small vessel flying the British flag, the Shanghai Waterworks launch also. Together the two craft edged their way round the bend, and reached The Bund safely, the American stopping for a few moments at the pontoon lying off Messrs, Jardine's Wharf.
A "North-China Daily News" representative interviewed one of the naval guard, who had gone through a truly nerve-wracking experience. He did not seem in the least perturbed over the tug's narrow escape from sinking. "Shells were landing all around us," he said with a grin, "but luckily there was no damage to anyone on board. All we could do was fp stop still on deck and watch them®bursting, as the only cover we could take was under an awning.
On enquiry at the Shanghai Power Company offices, it was learned that the company have two tugs which make regular trips between The Bund and the company's godown. Each tug makes four trips a day carrying members of the company's staff, and supplies, down to the godown. On this occasion, the tug) was on its way to the Sacramento to! change the detail of marines and sailors forming the guard. "The boys' are used to running through shellfire," stated an official of the Power Company, "although they have not had any of it for several da now.
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