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cat adventure which, by reason of its sheer futility, is one of little political significance, savouring more of
banditry than anything else. Indeed, to call Wong Fuk Chi
and his followers "rebels" instead of "bandits" is a
distinction without a difference.
SHATAUKOK
1. The local situation, which is quiet generally,
was somewhat disturbed early in the week by events at
Sha U Chung and Tip Fuk which created considerable alarm,
particularly among the shopkeepers some of whom closed
their doors, temporarily. The "Lung Man" were strengthened by 15 men recruited locally; similar measures being taken
at Im Tin. On the 1st inst. a small detachment of
General Wu's troops arrived at Im Tin where they were at
first mistaken for rebels and were fired on by the "Lung
Lian". These troops later visited Chinese Shataukok where,
after a brief stay, they returned to Im Tin en route for
Lung Kong.
2. At about 14.00 hours, 30th August, 1927, four
fishermen of Kat 0 set out in a sampan from British Shatau-
kok bound for Kat 0. The weather was stormy so they made for the lee-shore of Starling Inlet. After nearly reaching the mouth of the Inlet they were overtaken by a larger boat
in which were 5 of the Shataukok "Lung Man". One of the
fishermen, thinking the pursuing boat contained robbers,
jumped overboard and swam ashore. The three other fisher-
men were compelled by the "Lung Man" to return to Shataukok
where they were taken to the Tung Wo School and there
detained until 17.00 hours when they were released on the
guarantee of two shops. While under detention two
of the fishmen were tied u, but none of them were
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