COPY.
COPY OF SIGNALS.
From
Commodore, Hong Kong.
To
Commander-in-Chief (165)
Date
3rd October, 1928.
T.0.0.1751.
1116
Police have intelligence, believed to be
reliable that Anking pirates are located in the Tuni
Ang groups of Islands in the South-west corner of Bias
Bay. It is understood privately that Chinese troops
will shortly make a sweep of the Islands, but it is
anticipated that the pirates may escape in junks.
recommended and request authority to offer available
It is
naval co-operation, action being limited to preventing the
pirates escaping by sea. "Foxglove" and "Thracian",
forces to be used.
From
To
Date
Commander-in-Chief.
Commodore, Hong Kong (755).
3rd October, 1928. T.0.0.2256.
Your 165 of 3rd October - Approved.