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BRIGANDAGE IN CHINA

HALF A YEAR'S OUTRAGES ON FOREIGNERS.

Nine foreigners have been murdared and 23 kidnapped by bandits since the Lincheng outrage--the climax of banditry in China-acording to figures. just brought up to date. by, the Pekin and Tientsin Times, The compilation does not include cases in which foreigners have been merely fred, on or had close calls, or where only property has been seized or damaged.

Following the interchange of notes con- cerning the Lincheng affair China gave "assuranos that immediate steps to radi ente banditry all over the country would be undertaken, but similar outrages can- tinued during the latter part of last year. Brigands, however. failed to turn over a new long in 1924, starting the new year with the murder of Capt. Brandt and his Chinese compradore sa the upper river, and finishing January with the captur" of Father Frederick Vau Praet of the Belgian Mission at Te le Sou, who is now the only foreign captive held by bandie, and Dr. Thompson who escaped January 24th.

The list of outrages is as follows :-

KILLINGE.

Mieuchow. Szechuen,

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CARGO AT YOKOHAMA-

AN AWKWARD SITUATION,

An awkward situation, in which the

PIRATES:-A RETROSPECT.

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Another instance of organised piracy garried on for a considerable period was the Buccaneers. This name was given tó various" piratical adventures of different nationalities who were united in their hatred of Spain, and who establisheit themselves chiefly in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th centiny.

and

nor less than

The several cases of piracy that have steamship companies, the landing agents accurred during the past few months have a class of and the importers are concerned, has drawn public attention to arisen at Yokobama. This situation has occupation-(should one call it a profes been created by the extreme congestion nion)-which as a means of "getting

Their existence was primarily due to which prevails at the Customs In con-rich quickly" has existed more, ur leas nection with this an advertisement ap from the earliest times right down to the oppressive colónial polley of Spain. pears in the Japan Chronicle, in which the present day: and it is very interest-who refused to recognise the right of any the agents of stonmery calling at Yokoing to compare the various periods and other country to catablish settlements or hama announce that they will not be rs types of, piracy, and the causes which led even to carry on trade in the West Indies ponsible for the prevent lack of landing to its gradual extinction, until now it is These Spanish menopolies naturally led and storage facilities at the Customs and confined to an occasional outbreak on the all other seamen who sailed the Cari

bean to have an intense hatred for every- other warehouse in that port, and that China const.

Euless there is a ready market for their thing Spanish: and the pleasures of a owing to such shortage cargo may be landed in any open space available at plunder, only the foodstuffs captured by raving, life, cabaneed by the prospect of the entire risk of the owners of the goods pirates are of any practical use to them,ocensional fights with forces organised Touching this announcement, some siction and it is noticeable that in the Early and and led by Spanish officials, particularly - is being taken by some of the principal Middle Ages the fact that one city or appealed to them.""Out of such condi- Japanese importers, in order to avoid the tribe had little or no care for the suffer- tions were evolved the Buccaneers-alter- risk of having their cargo danaged by ings of another led to the unfailing nately sailors, and hunters, even at times being placed in the open. Messrs. Ini supply of a market within easy reach of planters-of a roving nature, bold, un- & Co. are the leaders in this movement, the robbers. Even later on, the fact that scrupulous, very often savage, and they have invited about twenty other the various nations were in a state of posachsing an intense hatred for Spain.

"As the latter country insisted in he Japanese firms, and also Messrs. Sale and constant warfare with each other led to, Frazer, Ltd.. to cooperate with them the same result, and it is remarkable that monopolies, England, France and Holland Representatives of Messrs. Iwni & Co. and it was not until after 1815, when a general refused to take any action to control Suzuki & Co. called a few days back on peaceful settlemont was arrived at in these Buccaneers. Quite the contrary, in the Chief Inspector of Customs and put Europe, that pincy as a whole was ex-fact; they authorized those of their nứa the position before him, asking his assist- tinguished. While we are apt to forget subjects who so wished to fit out ships. Joue 18tb.-Father P. A. Metto,

ance. This official is reported to have that it was Barried on extensively ir and attack the Spaniards, not as belliger Italian, Inchen. Hapen. Released, shot. dying Tangpeh, September 3rd.

stated that he was unable to do anything Malaya generally within the list 50 years enta, but in their enpacity of private Aug. 14-Revs. RR. Whiteside and for the importers, but advised them to or so. Even with the piracies that are gentlemen. Hence they were known as FS J. Watt, Church Missionary Society. hold a meeting of as many as could be got of history repeating itself; for the govern

occurring at present it is simply a case "Privateers": hut. to all intents and September 7th-geng Man. Two Jap together and discuss the situation, after ment of China is torn with internal dis- purposes, were no more anese officers killed, two captured. Fow which they might appeal to the Board of sensions and cannot weild authoritative"legalized" pirates. chow, Szechnen

The Buccaneers who invaded the islands December 27th--Bernard A. Hoff, Ameri- Beconstruction requesting the provision power, as the gangs of Lapdits, etc., bear

ampie witness, can Lutheran Brethren Mission, Torang, of some additional sheda for storage ac-

One of the most noted early periods of were readily welcomed by the inhabitants who had been deprived of a ready mar Died January 19th. 198, after release.

commodation either at the Customs com- piracy was during the time of the Vikket for their products by the monopolies December 25th-Father Achille Sʊenen, Belgian Mission des Orto, Kokiao, Men pound or elsewhere, or that such other ings, who were rubbers pure and sine imposed by the mother-country Leit steps should be taken as would relieve the living upon the plunder they secured from free to make settlements at their own golia..

January 4th-Cant. F. J. Brandt Britsituation. The importing houses referred the coasts of South-Western Europe, and risk, a small band of settlers from the are quite distinct from the Angica and sea-faring nations selected the island of ish, aboard his ship, Tarsi, Kaochinchen, were expected to hold a meeting on Szechwan

Monday, the 28th inst, at Messrs. Iwai Dabes, the invaders of the shores of St. Kitts to form a beadquarter station. & Co.'s building in Sakui che, in accord- France and England from the 5th to the The English and French, however: did 10th centuries, who settled down and in not get on very well together, and in anoe with the suggestion indicated above.

As may be imagined, the importers are habited these countries These Vikinga 1629, after most of the English had de dinaatished with the attitude of the were great revers, and it is believed that parted to a neighbouring island, the re teqoiship companies, while the latter they were the true discoverers of the co-maining settlers were surprised by the stats that they have o alternative and tinest of North America, reaching it rid arrival of a Spanish feet. But, after the May 15th-HC.. Rowson British that the congestion is due to the in-

Teeland and Greenland, same time in the departure of the latter, the scattered American Tobacco Company, released, cap- porters tardiness in clearing and remov

7th or 8th century AD.

bands, returned, and as buccaneering was tured in April near Pakhoi, Kwangtung ing cargo from the Customs, an operation North Africa which now forms Tripoli, were extended and

The const population of that portion of now a most lucrative business, operations new settlements MayA Tore, Canadian, beaten and in which they cannot assist.. Their fur imprisoned by soldiers, Tsinan Shantung.ther contention is that they are only res

Algeria and Morocco, was always nd- sprang up France, also, had not been June 15th-Father F. A. Melotto. In nonsible for the condition of the targo up dicted to piraticul attacks on the shores idle, and in 1641 took possession of Tor-

Hupch. Jane-Japanese, number unstated, to the time of delivery from the ship's of Europe opposite, but the robber tuga, expelling the English. As England tackle into the lighters, from which time powers which were known as the Barbary was then engaged in the Civil War, the Changli Chili Weatherbe, British Tame

July Escaped August goth

begins. The landing agents, on their century and were not anally suppressed as best they could.

until about 1330, when the French..con There were many fights between the Many August 23rd.-French priest. Talifu, part, claim that they are doing their very

Spanish and the Buccaneers best; that while they cannot provide quered Algiers

Their rise was partly due to the ex-lands were thus constantly changing September 7th.-Iyang Mark Fox shelter for all cargo they handle, they how. Szecbuen. Two Jujianese officers are always ready to provide cover within pulsion of the Moore from Spain about hands, and the state of affairs was be Still

captives.

reasonable limits for such cargo as is the end of the 15th century, when they coming too precarious even for these September 3rd-Hisus M. Doch liable to be damaged by the elements sought revenge in piratical attacks on rovers, when they secured a refuge by the and R. Sharp, China tuland Mission, when stored in the open. Certainly the the Spanish coast. In self-defence, Spain fortunate capture of Jamaica, by the Sinwn -sin, Hooan, Released by Wu Pei:importers, are placed in a very awkward tried to conquer the coastal towns of British ficet in 1865. These conquesta had fu's troops, October 30th...

position, inasmuch as their customers are Algiers and Tunis, but the inhabitants, all heen made with the assistance of the October 3rd-Father Timothy McDer not taking goods off their hands with any greatly assisted by the Turks, defeated Buccaneers, who, in fact, made up a mez- theal. From about 1587 to 1650, they cenary fleet, ready for employment by any molt. Escaped inter

American Passioni-ts, Tangwan, Hu-thing like promptness, owing to shartares

of money. Fortunately for all parties were governed by Turkish rulers sent other nation against the power of Spain, Choctober 3rd. Howard, Bird and wife, concerned, a large percentage of the fron Constantinople, bat in the latter on condition that they shared the plun- Inland Mission, Fakow, Honan, cargo arriving consists of lumber and year a big military revolt in Algiers re- der. "And they were noted for their dar

steel, which of course, will not suffer if luced these pashas to suere figurehends, in their cruelty, and their exseptional. 17th-F. Strauss, China I kept in an unsheltered place, unless ex- and henceforward these towns, nominally skill in senimanship.

Their history ay he divided into three laud Mission, Hungkiang. Hunan Be posed for an unduly long period.

part of the Turkish Empire, were really leased in November.

Messrs. Iwai & Co. have circulated the military republics living by plunder pure periods, the first extending from their October 23rd. -Steamer uning pira

rise to the capture of Panama by Morgan ted. Purse offers wounded and held signatories to the advertisement referred and simple, on both land and sea,

Prior to the 17th century they only used in 107y and it was during this period to, requesting them to use their best Hongkong to Kongmoon.

November 13th-Bishop Advogat Witt endeavours to land their cargo as bere galleys, which more or less confined them that the men, such as Morgan, Mansfeld. per, Apostolic Vicar of Eat Shantung, a

tofore in some sheltered place, especially to the Mediterranean coasts. But with and others whose mes have passed French

cargo liable to damage if exposed to the the introduction of sailing vessels by a down to us as great-leader Bourished. priest and

anun, Charigling, weather. They further ask that whenever European renegade, their scope was The second period, froin 1671 to 1685, is Releas November 10th-Rev. B. W. Schmnies the steamship companies find it necessary greatly extended, and they penetrated the tune, of uur greatest daring and pros Reformed Church of Christ in the to place their goods in an exposed posi- into the Atlantic as far as the Canaries, perity of these Buccaneers, when their They reached power extended not only over the Carib United States, Changt b, Hunan. Ran- tion, they will notify them in advance of and even api to Iceland.

their doing so.. Moreover, failing such the height of their power during the first bean, hut also. over the whole of the The December 97th Rernur A. Hoff and notice, they will hold the steamship half of the 17th century, when a consider. Pacific from California to Chile.

able part of their strength is said to have final period axtends from 1885 to shortly wife, both wounded and released companies responsible for the Juline R. Kllen Laken Ainrrican Luther. quouces, notwithstanding the publication heen supplied by renegader who flocked after the opening of the new contury, and is marked by disunion "and disruption, sn Brethern Mission, Taoyang, Hupel of the advertisement referred to-Japan to them from all parts of Christendom. Icleaned.

Their campaigns were carried out under when the rude honour and independence Chronicle. January 2nd-Father Frederick Van

captains or reises, who formed a distinct of the Buccaneers degenerated into un- Prast, Belgian print, captured at Te la

class. Their vessels were fitted out by mitigated vice and brutality.

January 20th.-Capt. Willex, British, aboard his ship. Tailee, between Hongkong and Kongmoon. One Indian guard was abo killed and two wounded.

chen,"

Ball..

Han.

Released later.

-October.

KIDNAPPINGS.

somed. December 24th.

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conse.

or Coranire originated

Sou, Shansi, Mongolian border. Still hold THE RAJAH OF RAJAHPORE capitalists, and 10 per cent of the vaine

captive.

Jan. 24th-Dr. Thompson captured .ut Paotowchen, near Mongolian border, while returning to Peking with Brig-Chm. Per- rira's" effects, Escaped January 31st.

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In addition to the above list of foreig

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The capture of Panama in 1871 way too of their prizes was paid into the treasury much even for the adverse European of the pasha or Dey. Any trader belong, powers, and a treaty was arranged he PLEASING AMATEUR PERFORM-

ing to a nation that did not pay black tweet Spain and England, whereby all ANCE AT KOWLOON.

mail in order to secure immunity was hostilities were formally renounced. By liable to be captured at sca, and all on it, Great Britain as to retain all, her The Rajah of Rajuhpore," a musical board to be made prisoners. The rich posscasinos in the New World (a remark- the foreign communities were interplay in three acts, was presented at the were allowed to redeem themselves, but ablo Concession for Spain to make), and eted, in the case in which Mr. S. S Star Theatre. Kowloon, yesterday after the poor were condemned to a life-long in return engaged not to trade with any Keh, a graduate of Masschusetts Institute noon by the Kowloon Dock A.D.C. This slavery. At their most flourishing period Spanish port unless a licence was beld. of Technology was captured by bandite at play was given by the Company a short there were said to be more than 20,000 But this treaty was very poorly observed in Jamaica, where the Governor was a Kiaochow on the Taingo railway and later while ago, and an outline of the plot was captives in Algiers alone: killed despite the fact that $13,000 ran then published in the columns. Yester A good, many individual attacks wore close associate of the Privateers -om had been paid.

day's performance was a distinctly im made upon these ports by various Euro- the Buccaucers were offcially known, and proved one. Mr. J. C. Brown was in-

penn powers, but none of them were it soon became a dead letter. the

The power of the Buccaneers was at its pressive #s Rajah;

Mr. W. C. Smith, pushed home, and it' vse not until-after as Civil Servant scored in his vocal the general European pacification of 1815, height over the second period, but the numbers, and Mr. G. White, as the wick that combined action was taken, doaht combination was too extensive for its ed spirit which steals the mystic jewel less very largely assisted by the general the men forming it was a

work, while the different nationalities of looked really villanous. The part most desire for the suppression of the Slave of discord. In 1080, the outbreak of war growing source OCEAN OF CONGRATULATIONS.

successfully sustained was that of the Trade, which itself was part of the great between France and England naturally Chinese manservant, undertaken by Mr.

wave of humanitarianism which passe led to their disruption, and thus put an Congratulatory letters on the Imperial 3. S. Nichols. When not engaged in over Europe at that time.

Although marriage rreiral by the Board of Cere altercations with Pat the Major-General's Algiers was subjected to a terrife bom end to the band of unity which had made moni of the Imperial Household Depart attendant (Mr. A. Dunczul. Mr. Nichola bardment by combined naval forces in them so formidable a force for about ment from. logul nbjects in all parts of slouched about the stage in a superbly 1818, the effect was only temporary, and short nence of 1897 to 1:00, both Eux- three quarters of a century. During the the Empire and abroad by: the 29th Janu-detached manner, his shoulders hunched piracy was not effectually extinguished Jand and France were using all their in- an at noon aggregated 200.000; those and his eyes, towards the ground. He until the French occupation of 1830.

THE JAPANESE IMPERIAL

WEDDING.

in truth, the personification of the

recived by the Secretariats of the Minisiese resident of this Colony, who gets the formation of several religious or Spain. And, in 1700, with the re-opop-

The existence of these Corsaire led to fluence in but the Old and New World, ters of State numbered 230,000, those by

to get into the favour of the King of the Prince Regent's Hour bold 160,000 or kicked down by a traer or motor carenuizations which devoted themselves to ing of hostilities and the rise of Spain, 330,000 in 201 account of his

Imperial every day and proved to the hospital the redemption of the Christian uptives due to the success of the French claim- Highness

ring visited Europe and or the mortuary. The ladies in the cast from slavery.. The best known of these ant to the throne, the career of the Buc indi

touch with westerners, were all prettily dressed. The singing was the Redemptionists. The members

caneers was brought to an effectual close. number of cables, expressing their beauty of Miss Boris Puncheon, though sweet, of this Order, founded in 1198 by St. congratulations added directly to Prince lacked power. As the Goddess of Light John of Maths, were bound by vow to ordinary amount of ghumour and romance It is really remarkable what an extra- Hiroito (the Prince Regent) reached the Miss Pearl Ogilivie was unposing, and use every

endeavour to Regent's Palace, in, Akasaka from Foreign the scene in which she was accompanied Christian captives in the power of the Buccaneer, and how fascinating prac succour the hang around the words "Pirate " and er in their respective countries at the same by, her fairies. (en delightful little girls, Moors, to collect aims to pay their, ran- tically all people-especially the young time-Japon Chronicle,

some not much over three years of age) som, and in cases of desperate need, (eg, and novels and rontances based was one of the best of the play. ra. F.

to avoid probable apostacy) to offer them piracy. Who has not been thrilled and J.Jenner, the producer, is to

icon-selves in plazo of the captive. It was estranged by Stevenson's Treasure, Ju Cape Town Hops are being taken to which the piece was presented, and auf money to be willed to these bodies for similar books Billi Bones, Silver, Tres- gratulated upon the efficicat manner in quite a customary thing the large sums inlander Bebating's Sea Hawk," and arge the importance of the harbour as a naval bus in time of emergency, and word of thanks is due to Mix 5 H. Las the purpose of furthering their aims. It silian, haunt our imaginations and live it is pointed out that for £6,000,000 or rence's guidance of the orchestra. The may be interesting to some to learn that in our hearts. In fact it would appear E7,000,000, compared with the estimated Rajab of Rajabpare" will again he chown the great Cervantes, the author of Don that, at heart, all men are pirates, and cost of £11,000,000 for the Singapore by the A.D.C. on Saturday evening at Quixote, was for many years a captive Rost of us seem to have a sneaking Scheme, the port could be made thorough the same venue. It is certainly worth, in Barbary

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