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Sir:-
CHINA ASSOCIATION,
159, CANNON STREET,
207
C O
43221
RECT iRed 23 NOV OG -
LONDON, E.C.
9th November,
1906.
I have the honour to submit for the considera-
tion of His Majesty's Government the following tele-
gram received from the HongKong Branch of this Asso-
ciation:-
*On the 29th October band of river pirates
disguised as passengers seized launch "Feinam”
flying British flag.
Proceeded in her cap-
Manning
tured large Chinese launch "Chanfook".
her attacked Salt Commissioner armed launch
carrying treasure.
Worsted in this attempt
afterwards pirated another Chinese Launch even-
tually landing and escaping with considerable
plunder".
I have, &c.,
(Signed)
His Majesty's Under Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs.
Joseph Welch,
Honorary Secretary.