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3.
One of the pirates concerned
attempt on the "Tai On having turned King's evidence,pointed
out in Macao four men who pirated the "Shing Tal" and wore like- wise concerned in the attempt on the "Tai On". These men are under arrest pending application for their extradition, and a
fifth who was wounded in the attack on the "Tai On" is about to
Three others were either shot or drowned in the
attempt on the "Tai On". Another is in custody in Canton. The
ringleader wearing European clothes is at present unaccounted
be extradited.
for.
D
4.
The Shing Tai" carried four of General Lung's
soldiers instead of a non-Chinese guard. Only two of these were
on board on the night of the 31st of March. One of them was
the only person who offered any resistance to the pirates. He
was at once shot down.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Bornag.
Governor,&c.
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