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H.B.M. Consulate-General,
Canton.
19th July, 1928.
gir,
With reference to the last paragraph of Canton
Political Report for June Quarter 1928, enolosed with my
despatch No. 97 of 25th June, and to my despatches Nos.
86 and 88 of June 5th and 12th respectively, I have
the honour to forward herewith copy of a further letter which
I have received from the Commissioner for Foreign Affairs,
on the subject anti-piracy measures taken by the Chinese in
the Bias Bay District.
2.
From this and from a police report transmitted to
me by the Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong
it would appear that they are really persevering in their
efforts to clean up this area on their own account, and are
establishing a small garrison at Bias Bay together with an
occasional gunboat patrol.
3. Againet this more encouraging state of affairs must
be set the fact that there have been two recent recurrences
of piracy in inland waters. On 6th July the Asiatic
Petroleum Company's lighter "Faak Wan Shaan", was pirated
while on her way from Canton to Samshui, though no cargo was
stolen, and only the crew's personal affects removed. The
most recent instance was the piracy of the same company 's
lighter "Fati" on 14th July in the San Wul district, five
Chinese being kidnapped.
His Majesty's Minister,
Peking.
I have, etc., (Signed)
J. F. Brenan. Aating Consul-General,
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