San Francisco, Mar, 22, A launch filled with alleged opium smugglers staged a pistol battle with police and customs officials to-day when the launch was surprised alongside, the President Cleveland.
Ju the midst of heavy gunfire, the alleged smugglers escaped.
search of the President Cleveland after the fight disclosed an abandoned package on the ship's desk, This proved to be full of opium, valued at approximately G. $10,000.
Following this find, authorities to conduct a complete search ship in hope of discovering the narcotie—United Press.
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