Meanwhile the pirates from the second class climbed to the upper deck and hustled the passengers to the cabins, saloons and lavatory, where they were confined al] night long, without food and unable to sleep. They were periodically visited by the pirates, who thoroughly stripped them of everything of value, in some cases even hats, boots and coatq being stolen. Those showing resistance were shot. Mr. Hawthorne, one of the passengers, tried to grapple with a pirate, but was shot at and seriously wounded A French priest was shot in the thigh. One Portuguese and one Chinese passenger were wounded. Captain A. R. Bliss, rushing along the deck from the stern, had just reached the bridge when he was shot at and seriously wounded. The first officer, who wag doing duty at the time, was wounded. The pirates compelled several Europeans, at the point of the revolver, to, steer the ship. One of the gang went below and, after wounding the Chief Engineer, Mr. Cullen, mounted guard over the others in the engine room, making them keep the boat full steam ahead.
The Sui-an passed about five miles south of Hongkong, with all lights out. The passengers saw the lights of Hongkong, but were absolutely helpless. Early in the morning the Swi-an reached a small island) north of Bias Bay. After obtaining all that was possible from {he passengers, the pirates ransacked the ship, taking even the cutlery, plates, linen, blankets, ete. The pirates then prepared to depart, but they were determined to rob the safes before leaving. They demanded the keys, but were unable to locate the purser or the compradore. Finally they broke open the safes and stole about $3,000 from the compradore's safe and $600 from the purser's.
At 6.30 a number of junks and sampans came*alongside, in which the pirates left with their booty. When they were a little way off, the pirates fired a volley over the ship, cheered in farewell and made off to land.
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