213 boys were taken to the island of Gap where they wished to go in order to get to Honolulu.
After cruising about the islands for some time the two vessels left for Hongkong where they arrived on the 27th inst. The two vessel's papers are in the hands of the U.S. Consul.
This arrest of Capt. Hayes is the case of which the Government already possesses information. It is said that Captain Hayes after his release from prison at Manila went to San Francisco in an American barque.
(signed) H.G. Thomsett,
Harbour Master.
31st May 1876.
(True Copy)
Martin's Markers,
Colonial Secretary.