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his determination to do everything in his power to suppress the piracy, but he acknowledged that the gunboats on the river were not efficient members. He were told to provide a large force.
I assured him that we would give him all the assistance in our power, and suggested that in the event of any active operation, it would be well that he should send on board a representative of the Chinese Government. He asserted at once.
I pointed out that many of the piracies were carried out by pirates who, having passed as passengers, produced weapons at a given signal.
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his determination to do Everything in his power to suppress the piracy. but he acknowledged That the Gunboats on the river, were not efficient members. There were told to provide a large force.
I assured him that we would give him all the assistance in our power, and suggested that in the event of any active operation it would be well that he should send on board a representative of the Chinese Government He asserted at once.
I pointed out that many of the piracies were carried out by pirates who, having ... in Canton, went on board the same junk as passengers, and at a firm signal produced weapons,