"We sailed early on July 29. When about one day out from Shanghai, news came of a typhoon' straight ahead. We tured about and ran for shelter, and anchored, first behind the Shantung promontory near Weihaiwei, then, when the typhoon still approached, we ran further and anchored outside Dairen. There the captain had an anxious time, as could run no further, and had to ride out a pretty severe storm. However, our anchors held and our awning did not blow away, and a day later we set out again for Shanghai. We arrived after nearly mine days on board. We had used up all the food and water, but every one was very well and cheerful, but more than ready for several hot baths, Residents near the "battlefield" which extends in the north, to a line running from east to west through the junction of Hsiangying Road and the new and old Kiangwan Roads, have been warned that blank firing will commence shortly after midnight on Saturday.
These persons also have been advised not to come near the manœuvres.
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