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The pirates then began a systematic search of those on

board and their effects, anything of value being collected and

removed. The ship's cargo was not touched.

After the search, conditions became more settled, the

officers and crew going about their duties in the ordinary way,

but always closely guarded and watched.

The pirates appear to have been well organised and kept

guard in regular watches, but were easily excited and inclined

to be "panicky". On the whole they treated their victims well.

In the early morning of the 16th January when off Mendoza. Island, the ship was taken charge of by a man who presumably was

acting as Pilot for the pirates. This man, however, appeared to

have little knowledge of the coast line or of navigation, and

after some excitement during which he nearly ran the ship ashore,

the Captain was again put in charge. The ship finally reached

Tsang Chau Island, Bias Bay, at 8 o'clock on the 16th. The

pirates went ashore in two ship's boats, taking with them stolen

property in money, jewellery and clothing to the value of

$53,360.

It is known that the pirates came from Bias Bay as

passengers and that they made their plans in Singapore where they waited for this ship. They thought the ship was carrying bullion and singled her out for this reason. It is not known where they stayed in Singapore or for what length of time, neither is it known whether their arms were purchased there or smuggled out of Hongkong.

The following stetements of principal witnesses are

attached:-

Angus MacKenzie, Master S.3. "Hong Hwa".

A. E. Hopwood, Wireless Operator 3.S. "Hong Hwa".

T. G. MacIver, Chief Officer

S. N. Moas, 4th Engineer,

Li Hung Lo, Compradore,

Soon Lai, Saloon Boy,

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Cheung Sing Sam, Pasgenger (sd.) B.D.C. Wolfe, C.S.P.

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