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The Commander-in-Chief, China,
The Secretary, Admiralty, London S.W.
DATE
1 September 1890. No.651/1378.
SUBJECT
28749
PIRACY IN WEST RIVER,
RECD
RESP 21 OCT 9
Extract from Report of Proceedings of H.M.S. "Sandpiper" dated 18th August, 1890.
MEMORANDA AND MINUTE.
Submitted, for information, with reference to my letter No.650 of 31st August, 1890.
The Chinese Authorities appear to have at last taken active measures to suppress these robberies, and, if only continued, the navigation of these inland waters might once more become practically safe.
The eight pirates referred to have been taken to Canton, where they will meet with little mercy.
Vice Admiral.
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