One Outlaw Killed and Two Hongkong, July 24
A sensational sequel to an attempted piracy on the West River developed last night when H.M.S. Cicala, a river gunboat of 25 tons, in answer to a radio alarm sent out by the Chinese 267-ton steamer Tinsang, raced to the scene and placed an farmed guard on board.
The ship's guards, had already engaged the pirates, killing one and capturing two. The remainder suc ceeded in escaping in the paddy elds.
IL is expected that the captives will be taken to Canton for trial.
The Tinsang is commanded by Capt. W. J. Collom and has Chinese offieers,—Revter.
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