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been most efficient.
We are of ominion that the conduct of
the Master of the British S,S. "Lintan" in failing to
stand by the "Tai On" or to render her any assistance
requires turther enquiry, as does that of the Master
of the "On Lee" who similarly failed.
We also wish to point out the irregularity
and very probable source of danger, of the practice,
which seems to be universal on board vessels on this
run, of carrying an unlimited number of passenger
runners, cargo brokers, and live stock attendants,
who pay no fare, and are commonly supposed to form an
intelligence department for the pirates".
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