London, Mar. 24. deputation representing the 'Mercantile Officers' Federation of British companies trading in China to-day on Mr. C. G. Amman, Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, to demand adequate protection against piracy on the China seas, In the House' of Commons to-day, reply to questions asked by members, Mr. Charles Amman, Panis. mentary Secretary to the Admiralty, said that the cost of an adequate tem of armed guards aboard hips in the China seas, if marines were employed, would be at least
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