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Dewey and Other Naval Commanders

CHAPTER XXI
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All were gently lifted into the boats and carried to the ship.
A moderate estimate made 100 of the Malays killed and fully double the number wounded.
Captain Downes now brought his long 32-pounders to bear and opened a bombardment of Qualla Battoo which spread destruction and death among the natives.

Many were killed and others sent scurrying in terror to the jungle.

Toward the close of the day white flags were displayed and the firing ceased.

Immediately after a boat was sent out by the remaining rajahs, with a white flag fluttering at the bow.

On coming aboard the messengers were presented to Captain Downes and they humbly prayed that he would stop the firing of his big guns, which were killing all their people.


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