Enclosure 1.
Piracies reported on West River and Delta.
19th. November:
23rd November:
25th. November:
November:
5th. December:
6th. December.
12th. December:
19th. January:
C. 0.
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G19 AUG 12 Water Communication between Wuchow and Nanning interrupted. Wuchow trade at standstill. His Majesty's Ship "Sandpiper" ordered from Kongmoon to patrol West River between Wuchow and Sanshui. Replaced by Torpedo Boat 038. British vessel "Shiu On" (plying between Kongmoon and Hongkong) pirated near Staunch Island. Chief Officer killed and $10,000 worth
in money and valuables lost.
British Steamship Companies propose dis- -continuing service Hongkong to Wuchow. Dis- -suaded by Consul-General who arranges with Senior Naval Officer for stronger patrol on West River and Delta. Three torpedo boats 035, 036 and 038 patrol from Sanshui to Kongmoon and Tangmoon. The Gunboats "Moorhen", Sand- -piper", and "Robin" patrol Saushui and Wuchow along with the Torpedo Boat Destroyer *Handy". H. M. S. Rosario" remains at Canton. British Steamship Companies agree to continue
service to Wuchow.
Trade on Upper West River temporarily suspend- -ed. Convoy system suggested for British
boats plying to Nanning, but extent of trade does not justify expenses.
West and East Rivers very disturbed by fear of
piratical attacks.
More piracies on West River. The ex-pirate Luk-Lan-ch'ing charged with protection of
West River trade.
Piracy rife all over Delta and West River.
Three Chinese launches pirated near Sunning,
Fungchen, and Kongmoon as well as British
launch
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