Hongkong vernacular paper reported on May 9 that it understood the Hongkong and Canton Governments would ce-operate in taking steps to suppress pirates in Bias Bay and other centres Southern China. The report tracted considerable attention among those commercially affected by the piracy evil.
interview the Captain] Superintendent of Police of Hongkong said it was quite: possible that fan agreement might be come to xs Both Governments would benefit by the suppression of pirate bands. He was unable to say, however, how far negotiations had advanced, and pointed out it was the duty' of alli Governments to ensure that their people were well-protected both on Jand and sea. This was the reason for the recent expedition to Bins Bay.
Te was pointed out that a British warship ly stationed at Mirs Bay in close proximity to the district favoured by pirates. Mr. Wolfe added that if the Cantonese Government was willing to ce-operate with Hongkong there was no reason why] piracy should not be prevented entirely.
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