Hongkong, Oct. 14 A Naval wireless message from the West River, dated October 14, says that H. M.
Robin captured two pirate launches near—Haichow, which she is taking to Canton to hand over to the au-
Carefully Arranged Plan The plan showed the working of 4 master mind, well acquainted with all the procedure of shipboard life. Among the band were thos knew bridge routine. Others, with engine-room knowledge, went below, and members of the band witl clerical experience examined the ship's papers.
On the bridge at the time, the! chief officer was in charge. The other members of the ship's company were occupied in various duties, but at each spot, when the signal was given, there was a pirate with wolver. 'The master, chief engineer, and other officers' not_o2 duty, were herded into the captain's cabin at the point of the pistol while the chief officer was ordered to alter, course to Hongkong, and remain on the bridge.
During the next few days, the, pirates mounted guard in turn over the bridge, passengers' cabins and engine-room. Other members of piratical company ransacked baggage and persons of the vari travellers. When they had exhausted this source of revenue, they turned their attention to the cargo. This consisted of silk and other valuable commodities, the best, of which w placed on one side for speedy removal when the landing place was reached.
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