considered the proposed
measures.
are almost
These Piracies invariably committed in Chinese waters, and the presence of a Guard Boat with two Officers in the
Harbour of Hong Kong would
therefore be of little
The
Officers of the Local Government will at all times afford the fullest information in their power to the Officers Commanding Chinese Gun-Boats which
may
visit Hong Kong, and His Excellency is of opinion that the presence of such a vessel as frequently as possible for the purpose of visiting the infested localities,
afferds the best prospect of putting down a practice so detrimental to the interests of both Governments
I have
(Signed) Cecil C. Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary
(True Copy)
for 1.att.
Jeni
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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