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Mr. Jamieson to H.M. Minister.
H.B.M. Consulate-Gene
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Canton, 8 JUN 19**
May 8, 1914.
„No. 47. V 8, 1914.
Sir:-
Having reference to my despatch No.22 of the
7th instant regarding the very serious piratical
attack outside Hongkong waters on April 27 on the
British steamer "Tai On", I have the honour to en-
close copy of a despatch which I have addressed to
H.E. the Governor in connection therewith.
The Chinese are for the present loyally and
energetically cooperating with the Colonial autho-
rities in tracking down the miscreants, but there
is every likelihood of this energy proving short-
lived.
Inasmuch as in recent cases the pirates have
boarded the steamers, which they propose to attack,
in liongkong, and as there can be no doubt that they
procure their arms from there, increased vigilance
Sir John Jordan, G.C.I.E., K.C.B., K.C.M.G..
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His Majesty's Minister,
PIKING.
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