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moral effect on the Viceroy and the local authorities

to be caused by the arrival of one of Her Majesty's

ships on the spot within forty-eight hours of the

piracy.

The presence of Her Majesty's Ship "Sandpiper"

on the West River has undoubtedly had a salutary

effect and piracies have been much less numerous of

late.

Referring to the request conveyed in my telegram

I venture to suggest that if a firm attitude is taken

and compensation exacted from the Chinese Authorities

for all property robbed from British ships, not only

will it tend to force the hand of the Viceroy and

oblige him to take stringent measures for the sup-

pression of robbery and piracy, which are carried on

to a scandalous extent, but that British vessels will

obtain a prestige which will give them a distinct ad-

vantage in obtaining freight and passengers.

I have written strongly to the Viceroy and have

so worded my despatch that should you accede to my

proposal,