§ Colonel DAYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of British naval vessels that have been fired on by Chinese forts near Chinkiang; whether there have been any casualties; and what damage has been done to these vessels?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMThe following instances of firing by Chinese forts near Chinkiang on British naval vessels have taken place recently:
8th April.— His Majesty's Ship "Veteran" was fired at with field guns and rifles near Chinkiang and was hit by bullets and shrapnel. There were no casualties.
12th April.— His Majesty's Ship "Woodcock" was fired at by Southern troops below Chinkiang. No casualties.
26th April.— His Majesty's Ship "Cockchafer" was fired at above Chinkiang. No casualties.
2nd May.— His Majesty's Ship "Kiawo" and convoy were fired at 397W near Chinkiang on two occasions. "Kiawo" had four wounded— all flesh wounds, not serious.
So far as is known, no appreciable damage has been done to any of His Majesty's ships.