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The vessel at that time presented a terrible appearance. The dead bodies of Captain Pocock (who was much respected here and who has left a widow and four children) and of Mr. Peterson had already been brought ashore, but the places where they were shot dead, still covered with blood. The places where they were shot were pointed out, also the several bullet holes on the cabin doors, at which the pirates had fired through the skylight.
Within the last few days, several suggestions have been made that greater precautions should be taken by the owners of coasting steamers against outbreaks such as this. On the steamers plying between Hongkong and Canton, the Chinese passengers are carefully kept below and are prevented from having access to the saloon deck during passage. This is done in consequence...