VICTORIA.
Meljjournh, May 2, Tbe Chinese passengers by the Afghan asserted that their food was being tampered with, and rushed the vessel's cook to-day, but members of the water police on board the steamer rescued him after a struggle. Some of the Chinese are reported to have expressed a determination to mutiny rather than submit to be taken back to China. A force of armed police and Customs officers have been sent on board the steamer to assist m the preservation of order.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1831, 3 May 1888, Page 3
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83VICTORIA. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1831, 3 May 1888, Page 3
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