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AU this while the siege of Tientsin is being fiercely

pressed. The Chinese hold the native city, and on the 5th inst. they attacked the railway station, advancing with great courage under shelter from the fire of eleven pieces of artillery, which were admirably handled. But that two 12-pounders from the 'Terrible ' were, as usual, on the spot, and that the British, French, Russian, and Japanese infantry fought with desperate resolution, the Allies might have been defeated. As it was, they "suffered heavily." Food is scarce, and water poisonously bad, but the commandants think they can hold out till reinforcements arrive, which may, however, be a long while, as the difficulties of transport are very great.

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