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A UNITED STATES MIDSHIPMAN IN CHINA by Lt. Com. Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N. Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” Illustrated by Ralph L. Boyer THE PENN PUBLISHING COMPANY PHILADELPHIA MCMIX COPYRIGHT …
AN INCIDENT OF THE RIVER The United States gunboat “Phœnix” lay at anchor in the swift current of the Yangtse River opposite the Chinese city of Ku-Ling. The surface of the water seemed tranquil, bu…
AN UNPLEASANT ENCOUNTER Phil had ceased to struggle; his doom was too close upon him to hope to escape it. His one chance was the launch. A low cry of joy burst from him as he saw her turn safely un…
THE PERIL AT THE MISSION GATE Upon their return on board the “Phœnix,” the midshipmen found all was activity. A message had been received from Emmons which had decided Commander Hughes to wait no lo…
THE EMBASSY TO THE VICEROY If the man with whom Phil had fought was a soldier of the viceroy, it was indeed convincing evidence that the outlaws were receiving aid of the official class. Lieutenant …
THE VICEROY’S TREACHERY The gaping crowd pressed ever closer. Phil could feel the fetid breath of those nearest him; he saw a big Chinaman emerge from the dense throng and push his way to Langdon’s …
DIPLOMACY FAILS “I guessed as much!” the pilot cried out, striding forward; the guards timidly giving way before his menacing revolver. “These men are Christian converts; it’s but a trick to make us…
DISSENSIONS Commander Hughes’ plans were agreed upon, though not until after much opposition by the other members of the council, and word was at once despatched to the foreign merchants and consuls…
IGNACIO SHOWS HIS HAND As the drawbridge clanked upward, and the soldiers disappeared hastily behind the closing gates, Commander Ignacio, glancing nervously at Langdon, brought his party to a stop.…
HELD AS HOSTAGES The Americans were speechless with amazement. Phil was confident that he read triumph in the spiteful face of the foreign commander. Langdon gazed with unfeigned disgust at the offi…
