CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7] — Page 484

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Although he waghot prepared to accept our

position with regard tothe villages, Mr.Ts'ol stated that

vigorous measures were being taken to make this waterway safe

again. He said that several hundred troops and a number of

detectives had been sent into the district and that the water-

patrols had been strengthened by the addition of four armed

Vessels. It was also, he said, proposed to erect block-houses

These at intervals along the lonely parts of the channel.

block-houses would be 20 to 30 feet high and large enough to

accommodate 40 soldiers. They would each be supplied with a

fast cance of the "dragon boat" type which would enable the

Each block- garrison rapidly to reach any threatened spot.

house would be in sight of that on either side of it.

It was hoped that this chain of look-outs raised

above the level of the surrounding country would put a stop to

the device by which many piratesnow avoid detection, namely that of retreating into the mulberries on the appearance of troope, hiding their arms and claiming to be peaceful cultiva-

tors.

Mr.Tstol complained, not without reason, that

the pirated junks had never attempted to make their plight known to the patrol launches and it was suggested that each junk should be fum ished with a special "Help" flag and a flare for night use. Neither side however placed much confidence in this device as it seemed very improbable that the junkmen would have the courage to use either if the pirates were near at hand.

It was also proposed that the Conservancy Junks

We may be should always travel in parties under escort. obliged to adopt this as a last resott, but it will mean con- siderable outlay on the part of the Contractors.

After the conference was ended both ships pro-

All the places at

which interference had occurred were pointed out to Commander Dixon and myself by the junkmaster and by us to the Officers in the "Kong Hon". The latter also pointed out to us several launches

ceeded up the Sha Wan (Sai Wan) Channel.