"We are taking control of this ship under direct orders. Your commander is suspected of illegally transferring assets, violating national law, and has been detained. You must all comply with our instructions, or we will be forced to take further action. Now, everyone, proceed to the cargo hold."
The soldiers, confused, suspected their commander had betrayed the Nationalist Party and was attempting to smuggle the nation's treasures out of the country.
Perhaps the President had uncovered the betrayal and sent the Americans to handle it.
The bewildered soldiers were locked in the lower cargo hold, and the ship was seized. Shortly afterward, the ship weighed anchor and set sail once more—this time bound for Hong Kong.