CO129-334 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [5-7] — Page 552

Paraphrase

Telegram

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REC

IR 14 JUL 06

Governor Sir M.Nathan to the Earl of Elgin

(Received, Colonial Office 9.50 a.m., 14th July, 1906.)

British Consul General Canton reports piracy

of British steamer on West River 12 miles below Samchui.

Captain and several of crew wounded and Macdonald, a

Missionary doctor, killed.

His Majesty's Ship "Moorhen" has gone to the scene of the

incident.