Shanghai, Oct. 3.
'A_ sensational piracy, la which' a steamer was sunk by the marauders, causing the death of more than ten members of the crew, was reported in a Chinese message received from Hongkong yesterday.
The steamer, the Hong Sun, belonging to the Hang An Steamship Ca. left Swatow for Chiatse last Mon: day. She had just cleared the har-hour when three pirates seized her, and compelled the officers to pilot. her to Chao An Bay.. Taking three officers as hostages, the pirates, before landing, broke a hole in the) bottom of the vessel and sank her with all those-on board. The loss is estimated at $20,000.
The three officers are reported to have escaped and returned to Swatow According to one of them, one of the pirates formerly was a member Jot the crew, but was dismissed. The faction of the pirates was believed to be revenge.
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