Hongkong, Sept. $5.
Fame 300 Portuguese troops and 700 Chinese troops combined in operations to exterminate the pirates in the islands in the vicinity of Macao. The pirates decamped before the troops arrived and it is understood that the operations have been temporarily suspended, in order to await the arrival of Portuguese cruisers. pressing upon her rendering the observancy of the spirit as well as the letter of the understanding with the other five Powers both difficult and onerous.
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