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THE IMPERIAL MERCHANT SERVICE GUÍA 14 AUC 31
THE ARCADE,
LORD STREET,
LIVERPOOL.
22nd July, 1913.
Sir: -
I am requested by the Guild to forward to you the
enclosed copies of reports of the piratical attack by
Chinese passengers on board the Steanship "Tai On*
flying the British flag, which have been forwarded
to us by the Captain and Chief Officer of the steamer.
We understand that an attack of a similar nature
has recently taken place on board the Steamship
"Robert Lebaudy", & French steamer trading in Chinese
waters, and it is understood that the French
Government are dealing with the matter of demanding
reparation.
In view of the very serious nature of the "Tai
On" case and to the necessity of steps for the pre-
vention of repetition of such cases, we sincerely and
The Right Honourable
The Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs.
respectfully