Hsing left the Chekiang ely on Tuesday morning. By 10 pam. she had arrived on the Kiangsu-Cheiiang border, when suddenly she was fired fat by Several men in a boat coming from an opposite direction. Having forced the laodah of the launch to bring his vessel to a stop, the pirates Jwent aboard, but after a systematic seamen, they were disappointed to find that the vessel carried only about $700 in cash. 'The greatest suitorer was_a merchant' who alone was robbed of over $300. Passengers found to have no money were relieved fof their clothing and jewels, but /nobody was hurt In the shooting.
'After the marauders' departure, the launch resumed her voyage to Shang hhal where she arrived last Wednes-[day afternoon,
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