Robberies from ships in harbour are becoming as common as those ashore. During the past fortnight the commanders of two Indo-China steamers have had their watches and chains stolen; another captain sustained a loss "of other property; and the second qusimg was relieved of of opera glasses and other property by a perambulating thief. The latter rascal was caught in the act and sent to hard labour for three months. Captain Petersen, of the steamer Vale of Doon, was also robbed by his boy of a watch and chain, but fortunately captured the thief, who is now expiating his offence in gaol. Most of these, robberies are committed by "highly-paid, ungrateful servants.
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