HALCHING, Hongkong Government and Rewards for Gallantry Hongkong, Dee. 19.
Replying to unofficial questions in the Legislative Council to-day regarding suitable recognition of the captain and officers and crew of the str. Haiching, who recently suecessfully overcome an attack by pirates, Jail of whom were killed or captured. also a compassionate grant to the Jdependents of the Third Officer and the Indian guard who were killed, the Colonial Setretary stated that the question was receiving the Government's sympathetic consideration.
With regard to the military guards against piracy on merchant' vessels, it is believed to be the policy of the British Government to. withdraw thee guards" after April 1, 1930—Reuter.
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