Ca-operation of Canton and Hongkong Hongkong, Dec. 9.
It ly reliably' reported from Canton that the Foreign Office hae sent a favourable reply to the British Consul-General concerning ce-operation in the extermination of the pirate Jair in Bias Bay. The Foreign Office, according to the report, also makes suggestions regarding the undertaking and carrying out of the plan successfully Reuter. immediately opened fire. Inspector Andvews promptly fired back in rewarn and Killed the robber chief, who fell at the inspector's feet, An exchegage of -revolver shots followed during which three more robbers were killed and four were arrested. The ninth man made good his escape. Fortunately, the inspector came through the fight un-seathed, but two Chinese detectives were wounded, One received a deep wound in the side, which we apparently inflicted by a dagger, while the other received a scratch fon the head by a ballet passing {through his, hat.
Gin Drinkers" Bay is situated at the back of Stone Cutters Island and within the police jurisdiction of the Colony of Hongkong.
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