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Captain Berger had very strict orders to avoid a
conflict with the Chinese, if at all possible, because the
Hinterland had not actually been taken over; he therefore stood
on the defensive until the Chinamen had opened Artillery fire
upon him at 1200 yards range and were seen to be approaching
with rifles, when he fired some long range volleys which had
the effect of inducing them to adopt a more cautious attitude
though they still poured in Mortar fire which fortunately fell
either short or high over head. One N.C.O. of the Hong Kong
Regiment had been hit in the foot but not seriously hurt- no
other casualty on our side.
At 6. p. m. H. M. S. "Fame" came into Tolo Harbour.
Captain Berger signalled to the Commander to land a supply of
ammunition. Captain Long, D.A.A.G. (b) came ashore with it and
being