CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6] — Page 57

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from what is requisite for the suppression of Piracy has concihat

rectored the confidence of Marcantik Community.–

the

8. I deeply regret to say the fleets of their depredato:

as mumtiņus as CIEL

that.

arc

and that

not a day panes without 3, 4,

15

n Crew luni

riports mundi, at

the Chief Police Station by Boat brouers belonging to this Colony.

9. An curmous supply of Rice is Hockated ono

ind the

price f

the Const,

is the extravagant

iffect is

this main article of

native consumption both here, and in the neighbouring districts.

10.

The Mandarin at the opposite

frt of Howlong came to me the other day and applied for

aid

against the Pirates who had exptured, and were using, me of his Govenment Gutras.

11.

1

him

I was

7

course unable to rentin

any Accitance

-

لمان

the "Tartan"

is not likely to leave this Harbour till relieved by the "Rattler", and her small complement of men prevents her detailing an Expedition

boats._

in

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