The steam ship Celebes, Borneo and Onrust, junk Banda as well as Schooner Haai and Doris, carrying 1,700 men and artillery landed in Sambas and Pontianak.

The journey from Bentunai to Singkawang was very difficult because of sporadic attacks from the enemy and various close quarters battles using bayonet, although in the end the Chinese were repelled.

After a long march through heavy rains, Dutch troops arrived in Singkawang and the Chinese were hit from both sides and fell apart.

Andresen began issuing statements in which residents were asked to return to their homes, but the 3 Chinese kongsi refused to comply.

Later, major De Brabant was sent to Lohabang (located between Singkawang and Monterado) with 2 companies; the Chinese were disclocated from their strongholds and Fort Kulor fell on 26 May.