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measures will probably take the form of an amendment of the Ordinance for the Prevention of Piracy (No. 7 of 1900).

7.

Reports received from various sources show that a very large number of bad characters are at large in Chinese Territory in the vicinity of this Colony. The ordinary bands of pirates and robbers have probably been recruited from the ranks of the soldiery of the "People's Army" which is being gradually dis-

-banded.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amaz

Governor, &c..

ཁ='u Erbཏྟxt:Ti".h:

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