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20.
(b)
(a)
(a)
(e)
Frequent visits to bays which pirates are likely
to use
Inter-communication with local guards, we having
been previously informed where they are.
Communication with the Chinese Gunboat
Chinese officials in uniform to be carried in our
ships and landed in certain places from time to
time. This method was used on the river with
success and produced a good effect ashore, as it
made them realise that they were being watched
by someone in authority.
I told Rear-Admiral Liu that after our next meeting,
I could probably arrange for him and Captain Lai Ku Kow to be
taken up the coast in a patrol destroyer with a view to
arranging details.
21.
No ideas for co-operation were put forward by either
Rear-Admiral Liu or Colonel Leung.
(Signed) W.G. Benn
CAP TA IN
SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER
WEST RIVER.