CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928 — Page 101

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Enclosure No. 2 in Canton despatch No. 158 of October 4th, 1928.

Enclosure.

URGENT.

Sir.

H.B.M. Consulate General,

Canton.

September 22nd, 1928.

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The Hongkong Government has asked me to bring

to your notice the enclosed report by the Hongkong Police regarding a possible attempt to pirate a ship leaving Shanghai.

I should be glad if you will kindly commu-

nicate immediately with the naval and military

authorities and cause a vigilant watch to be kept in

the neighbourhood of Bias Bay and Taichau inlet.

I have etc.,

(Signed)

J. F. BRENAN.

Acting Consul-General.

The Commissioner for Foreign Affairs,

Canton.