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captures in British tralies?

cr

S. L. Captures in British waters

would undoubtedly be regulated by

the recognised laws dealing with such matters; but the Viceroy may

be assured.

that Great Britain is as anxious

any

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as

can be that piracy should

be suppressed as it is

a great

hindrance to trade. That anxiety

has recently been shown

by

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frequent representations made to the Viceroy regarding piracy

West river which still seems

the

to

be rife. In this connection I would

remind

you that men - of- belonging to China are

Lear

buy the

Convention allowed to maki.

the waters.

of the

Bay, so

the

of Best Bay and Mirs

that cooperation between tive Government's for the sup-

pression of piracy should be easily arranged

W

1.

Will the stations

the

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