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NESTLE AND ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK COMPANY,
6 and 8, EAST CHEAP,
LONDON, E.C.
27th June 1914.
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Sir:
We beg respectfully to bring to your notice that the
Stenship "Taion" which left Hongkong on 27th April 1914
was attacked by Chinese pirates at 10 p.m. on the same
day near Wang Moon Island (North East of Macao) and
burnt to the water's edge.
By the destruction of this vessel, we have sustained
a loss of 261. 0. 0. representing the value of 232 cases
of Condensed Milk, which our nongkong depot despatched
by this steamer to their Agents at Kowloon. he should
esteem it a favour if you would advise whether it would
be possible for you to approach the Chinese Government on
our behalf, with a view to obtain compensation.
On account of the very considerable trade we are do-
ing throughout China, if it can be avoided we do not desire
our name to come into prominence with the Chinese Govern-
ment
The Under Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs.