Hong Kong.
Sept 13. 9. K May, 1872..
Governor
Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy,
K.C.M.G., C.B.
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Kimberley.
Piracy
Reports Further Correspondence regarding the suppression
(2 Enclames)
(Copy)
No 13..
Sir,
Her Britannic Majesty's Consulate,
Canton, April 19th, 1872.
I have lately been in consultation with the Vice Roy of these Provinces as to the advisability of having one of his Steamers anchored in the harbour of Hong Kong for the purpose of taking immediate action on any case of Piracy in Chinese Waters being communicated by yourself, or on information from
The Hon. Cecil Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary,
Hong Kong.