CHINESE PIRATES.
ACTIVITIES REDUCED. (BRITISH OFFICIAL WIRELESS.) . RUGBY, April 25. Questioned in the House of Commons regarding the piracy in Chinese waters, Sir Austen Chamberlain said he was aware that piracy continued in Chinese waters, but the activities of the pirates had been considerably reduced 'during the past six months, during which period there had 'been, only three instances in which their operations had met with any measure of success. _ In none of these instances were British ships involved. An attempt to- secure concerted action by the Powers had met with ho success, only Japan being prepared to co-operate with Britain. The waters in. which the piracy occurred were now regularly patrolled by Japanese or Chinese warships. A policy against the pirates was discussed by the British Minister in Peking with General Li Chun during the 'former’s visit to Peking. Li Chub was emphatic in his protest against the piracy and expressed the hope that he would clear up Bias Bay area within three months.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 30 April 1928, Page 3
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