CHINESE PIRATES.
HONG KONG, Nov. 13. A wireless message from H. AL S. Seraph is, which had proceeded hurriedly to the Chinese steamer Hsin Chi, which is ashore at Tai Island, near Amoy, reveals a story of wanton destruction. Apparently the pirates hoarded the helpless steamer and thoroughly looting and setting fire to it-, then decamped in junks. Just previously the Dutch steamer, Tgitaroa, had rescued two hundred passengers. Tt is believed probable that the pirates were aboard before the steamer was wrecked. So far casualties are not known, hut it is believed thev aie heavy.
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1928, Page 6
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96CHINESE PIRATES. Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1928, Page 6
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