Do you know what the When you made your declarátfor-madı? and was to
Who asked you to make office and Mr. About ten days after he was going on. Masin, Hastings antser no would write to Hastings asked me by asked me how much I said that bar. Dig. the said 540,
the Governor, stalenibut, money T and he took
had then?-1. signed the state- What mont, as present?-Nobody was prosent Why statement was being taken. Mr. Whinson came in fater, and I signed the
What made you go to the office on the second- 'occasion?-l frequently. want there to learn
how my case was going on,
Were you speaking, then, to Mr. Hastings in English? Yes.
Then you understand perfectly well what questions I am putting to you without the ald of the interpreter (-) can't say I can under- stand all your questions. Since I left the Police Force I am a bit deaf,
If I speak loud enough can you understand me without an interproter?—Yes.
After your statement was signed what bip, pened left the office and went away,
HE HONGKONG TEI
Did Ms. George Hastings say on whose bh. half he was acting?--Yes, his brother, Mt. John Hanlogando el va contended
What took place?He told me the salary which his brother was prepared to pay: he told me he himself was coming out to his brother's, business with a view to succeeding his brother in the business."
Did you discuss the terms?—Yes; and I asked him (Mr. Gaorge Hastings) whether my prospects in the East would be good. He told me he had not been out to the East before, but if I succeeded I would undoubtedly in the and obtain a partnership.
What happened next 2-1 fernished him with testimonials 'and's health certificate. In the end I signed the agreement..
For how long?—Four years.
What were you paid under that agreement? -£325 per year.
Where did you go to live when you got here? The Peak Hotel.
What did you have to pay there ?--I shared A room with another mao, and I think "if"cost ino aboolSrio a month,
What were your expenses during that year? -Very little. I was not a member of the Club then. My expenses then would not be more than Size a month..
In local currency what did you get a month? Baween $175 and $300 a month. It de
When did you next see Mr. Hastings?-pended on the Exchange. Many times afterwards, and on one occasion I was told that my case would not go before the Governor-in-Council.
How much did you save out of that ?-About $100 a month.
Did you go to another firm of solicitors in. regard to your case 7-Yes. 1 want to Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist and had a petition sent to Engladd
Did you get a rise in salary?—Yes.
Why Because of the rise in the Exchange, and I complained.
What se did you get ?—$25.
When did you get the next rise?-la'October. Under my agreement I was ehtiled to a Sz5 rise after the first year.
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Who brougbi Wa Hi-Iiblak Tam did What happened? Tas man, through the in serpreter, laformed me that a friend of his had been arrested for administering obnoxious. drug for procuring abortion, and he wanted me to defend him. He asked me what the måte. tor would cost, but as the charge was a serious que and might have been sent to the Criminal
saralgas, I could not quote a lump sum
What was said on to costs?-1 don't think as agreement was come to. I think I asked him for something où account.
What did ha do ?—He paid;
on that day |$30 and I, he god Tam went up to the Police Court." The police did not have sufficientovl dance, and it was stated that unless sufficiens. avidance was forthcoming they would abandon the case. The case was adjourned for a week, and as I understood that the police were `going to withdraw the charge, I did not go to: the trouble to take the defendant's statement or that of his witness. The next week, the caso was withdrawin,
Have you ever received money from clients and placed it in your right-hand drawer?—No,” that drawer my privats drawer. What monies I received, and the shroff was not pre- sen, I always put into my safe.
Mr. Dixon's examination had not concluded when the,Court rosa until to-morrow morning. nt 10.30 o'clock, when he will have to go undar cross-examination.
CAUSE CELEBRE.
MR. DIXON UNDER CROSS- EXAMINATION,
What made you change from Mr. Hastings Mr. Wilkinson-Because Mr. Dixon tald mp it would cost me 5 top to send the petition. Did you got a rise in the second year?- AFTERNOON OF NON-INTERESTING FIGURES. to the Secretary of Stain. I thought that was too much?
The Count then adjourned for tiffia. When the Court resumed after the adjoura ment, Gulab was recalled to the witness sind He denied that he know a man named Allana, an Indian dráper.
Mr. Calthrop-Do you know an lodias dra. per living below Mr. Hastings, office?
Witness-No.
Do you remember speaking to anyone about this case?- Ca' remember.
Do you remember anyone speaking to you in Mr. Hastings' office about this case-1
can't say,
1.
Will you swear that an Indian dido't ask you ontside Mr. Hastings' office that your case was costing you a lot of money? speak to a lot of Indicor.
Didn't you tell an Indian that it cost you, $50 for the case?—No,
When did you leave the Police Force 1st February, 1908.
On
How was it you came to leave it -A made up case was brought against me.
What was this made-up case about?A charge of indecency.
don't think i was entitled to a rise then. Then I was put on a fixed dollar basis.
Before Mr. Jolin Hastings left for home in 1997 witness communicated by fetter to Mr. George Hastings-about the question of his partnership. Witacie wanted more than a verbal promise to the partnership matter. Three months before witness signed his second agreement whereby Mr. John Hastings was made partner. In the month of March fast witness was acting for the Kwong Hing Cheung firm against Messis. Reuter, Brockelmann and Company.
Did you have much money-paid to you in that case?-Large sums were paid for costs, amovolng altogether to between $13,000 or $14,000. A good deal of the money was paid to me personally. Whenever I received the money myself I entered it myself, in the rough cash book, The entries in the rough cash book indicate who receives the money.
Your Lordships may remember that in money cases Mr. George Hastings gave receipts for the monies. I might have received the money myself, but 1 did not give the receipt my self. I might also say that in many cases Wong Hut Tong. never paid it for him,
23rd inst.
When the trial resumed in the Supreme Court, this morning, in which Mr. Clive Flet- cher Dixos, a Hongkong solicitor, is being called upon to show cause why he should out be disbatred, there was a large crowd in attend-, ance. There was quite a number of the Colony's influential men present throughout the day's proceedings, and they followed the 'trial with evident interest.
Shortly after half-past ten o'clock the judges .(Sir Francis Piggott and Mr. Justice Gampen:) arrived in Court, and the defendant returned to the witness-box for examination by his Counsel (Me. H. G. Calthrop). Like yesterday he gave his evidence in a straightforward manner, and every word he uttered could be heard all over the court-rooms At times he showed signs of uneasiness, but this only lasted a short while,
Mr. Dixon stated that ha, first.saw Gulab in
january, and he made an entry is his diary of the visit.
The Chief Justice-Gulab's evidence does not strengthen the case and I think that charge should be dropped.
With whom was this charge of indecency-and-be-Wong-Hui-Tong)-when-be was pre---What clients did you acc-on-tha-26th March made?-A Chinese iskong.
gent was particularly careful, not only to -And-in-conlequence_of_that_you_wore dis- get a receipt, but to have the receipt translated
missed from the Force?-Yes
And lost all your pension?-Yes. Did you beloit you were dismissed from the the Force siga a confession ?-1 did not. I said I had witnesses to be brought forward for me.
Did you sign any document at all?—I signed one paper, which the Assistant Superintendent of Police made me sign. The paper was abou! getting my passion.
Did you sign a blank piece of paper ?--Yes. And the Assistant Superintendent of Police wrote above it 7-Yes.
Who was present when you signed that docu- mant-Nobody.
Who was the Assistant Superintendent of Police at that time 7-Mr. Wodehouse.
to him and or his agent.
On the 27th January, 1908, what was the state of the Reuter, Brockelmann action? should imagine that pleadings were about closed..
Was anything else paid to you By or ga behalf of the Kwong Hing. Chaung besides the $:007-No.
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Did you ask Wong Hui Tong on that day 10 lend you any money?No.
Could Wong talk English ?-No, not a word. Mr. Hung always acted as interpreter.
On that day did you receive Stoo as a loan?
I did not.
Did you receive it as a present ?—I did not On the following day did you ask Wong for
Do you suggest that after-you-had-signed-any-money-2-Yes-5350 for costs.. that document, Mr. Wodehouse wrote the co- ..fession above your signature.
Mr. Potter (re-examining)-Did Mr. Wodo. house give you a testimonia! when you left the Force?-Yes...
The testimonial was produced, and read as follows —
Jemadar Gulab Khan served about_17 years in the Hongkong Police, and having joined from the Indian Army, when he had about 4 years' service. He has been din. missed, with total loss of pension, from the It February, 1908, for an act of gross indecency with a Chinese constable.
Did you ask him for a loan t—l'did not. ----Did you ask him to give you any money t→
I did no
It is true that he paid you Sigo for yourself?
-It is not true,
It is untrue when he said he lent you Szoo on that day --It is untrue.
Here the witoess, from the cash book, recited what payments were made to him and to other in respect of the Reuter, Brockelmann case. He denied, as each entry was made to the Court, ever receiving monies from the man Wong either as loan or as gifts,
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Mr. Calthrop-Very well., (Proceeding)-
Witness—[^now.Captain La Picque Who is he?—He is the representative in- Hoogkong of the Companie Francais.
What did he come to see you about?-He came to give me instructions about a power-of alteraty in my own name to sell on bis behalf 650 shares in the Messageries Cantonnise to a Chinese syndicate here for whom I was acting, The shares were for Srco each fully paid up,
How long had you knowo Captain La Picquei-Two years.
What did you do I took him in and in troduced him to Mr. Hastings as I believed he Was a good client
What happened?-Mr. Hastings suggested that his name in addition to bis owo should be included in the power of attorney, which was executed the next day, and be (the 'Captain). -deposited-with-me the share certificates.
Who drow up that power of attomey
did.
When was was the power of attorney signed?-On the 27th,
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What happened after your interview with Captain La. Picque ?-Mr. Hastings said he wanted to speak to me after five o'clock. I went into bit room. He said he wanted to speak to me about a very serious matter. He said he had reason to believe I had taken money be longing to the office. I denied it. He said be had made independent inquiries and he was sure that it was so. He said he Is it true that you were paid on the 23rd had seen witnesses and had obtained their July $50?-It is not true. Your Lordship hed
written statements; that he had .forwarded reserved his decision theo, and judgment was
these statements to his brother, and had re- delivered on the 25th July, 1958. The ques:ceived a cable from his brother telling him to
This is only to tion of costs was reserved."
do what he thought" best in the matter. show how unreasonable and onuecessary it.
of the case.
The letter was then road, as follows
2nd April, 1909. Dear Sir,We have been consulted by Mr. G. F. Dizon relative to your letter to him of the gist alt, and Mr Dixon bal informed us of what took place at your interview with him on the 26th alt e
Mr. Dixon instructs us that at such in- terview be denied the charges which you
Where did you get the mortgage monayi". From home
points in a mixters of truth and lies?—That
"You also suggested that Mr. Jöbe Hastings said that you should go to Japan P-Van, and.
Shanghai,
How much-Between" A10 and 6540. homses
Did you receive any other monies from biggopy
to
„You said you had received presents- from
Why did you not put that fact into your
ow much received 100 I received
I 'received. £70, 41.received £40. Altogether 150-170. When I came clients Yes. tire. I had 30 than I had £40,
The Ohiot Justice-On the mortgage?--Yes. | allidavit ?-My affidavit is more complete than I received all the money from home."
that of. Mr. Heutingerode Mr. Calthrop-in the firm year what did you? Why did you put put that in ?→1. did not do with your walary I saved money each think it was necessary angiogra
But you admit it wa
ka important point 7- month was here.
may be so, yo Counsel then made reference, to the first
advanced against him, s
bell: a la the first paragraph of your letter on dar reply you allage that, at the interviów in question, the charges were admitted.
We are instructed to say that such was not the case and that the charges in quo tion were then and still are denied.
thai, in. We have furthai to inform you view of your statement to Mr. Dixon at the interview of the 20th alt, above alluded to that Mr. Hung, Kam Ning bad admitted that the charges were true and that he was implicated, Mr. Haraton, has seen Mr. Hung Kam Ning and has been informed by him that he has not only never admittedHave you got Averages?—59,5r.
the enth of the charges, but strenuously
denies them.
What was your average living-expenses this yoar?-About $315 a monthe
What tent do you pay for your housef-$1400ccasion when the respondent was called in by a month,
Mr. Hastings on the question of the moneys in.. Do you go in the Dairy Farm for things?—I | volved. It was admitted that the statement, dealt with the Dairy Farm for nine months. made by Mr. Hastings was, substantially con What was the average with the Dairy Farm? rect. The witness thought that she remark about receiving small-sume was in invention," --$11.40 oda.
The Court adjourned for an hour for tiffia!" Soon after two o'clock, the proceedings con tinued, and Mr, Dixon returned to the box for further cross-examinatioà. 1 He said, in’answer? to Mr. Potter, that he had taken presents from clients after transactions had been completed
not before.
Pope
What did you pay the Mutual Stares? $ico monthly.
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Have you got your cook's book ?-$1 aver
over 360 Roughly, $65.“
"What did you pay for porvante, wages ?—-Jus! Questions were then asked regarding Bli fuel hill...
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What form did those presents take?—-jewal. lary, and sometimes money. I had also two:
On two occations you said you have "had", money?-One or two occasionnel
Under the terms of the Agreement dated the 15th April, 1907, made by your firm with Mr. Dizon, he is entitled to certain substantial rights-which rights he is the more entitled to by canson bf the fact that; he bas, in reliance upon the due recogal $12.68
What are your average travelling expenses?-blackwood chalta. tion by your firm of those rights, partly
Again small subscriptions like the Golf Club' performed the terms of such Agreement."
and other small amounts were explained, in Was that without the knowledge of yout This Agreement we galber from y9cluding ice, soda water.
employers?-With the knowledge of my ame fetter under reply, you are desirous should, be cancelled; but, upon the facts laid before The total amount, comes, then, to about $325 ployers. It was only last Christmas I received
a month? That is so.
a silver cigarette 'caud and;! showed it to bir us, we bave advised Mr. Dixon he should
...... Have you instructed the Bank to make us a Joba Hastings. refuse to sign the Agreement of Cancella-certified.account i have.... tion which you have prepared and en: dorsed upon the original Agreement.".
With reference to the question of the money paid for his admission as a Natary by Messrs. Sharpe Parker & Col (who wo understand are your London Agents), we have advised Mr..Dixon that, upon the facts laid-before-as-by-him, it is perfectly clear that your firm and your firm alone is legally liable to reimburse Messti. Sharpe Parker & Co. the amount disbursed by them.
What powers had you with regard to arrange ment of coals? had my own discretion.
What did you do is the case of a Police Court case with regard to the hours? And the case did not take any length at all?-A man might be called upon to pay 65, and pay $30 or. $38 on accoubt and if I got up to the Police Court and found the charge withdrawn I should never think under any circumstances of asking the balance.
Cross-examined-He was on friendly terms with Mr. Hastings and he had been given a rise in salary. The first rise in salary was due to the exchange.
That didn't show an unfriendly attitude?
No,
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In view of the position raised by the charges brought by you against Mr. Dizon we cdo well understand (as we are informs ed is the case) that the relations between you are somewhat strained and the posi tion altogether by no means a desirable one from Mr. Dixon's point of view
It is possible that if Mr. Harston could
In October, 190 were you not given volan meet you to discuss the matter some satisarily a commission of ong par cont-It might factory arrangement might be arrived at, but have been. you will please distinctly understand that, in the meantime, Mr, Dixon claims that big rights under the Agreement above mentioned are valid and subsisting".
Yours faithfully,
Some time later on you asked to be put on a fixed dollar basis? That is so..
I put it to you that it was in October?—I am prepared to admit that.
You are prepared to admit that?—Yes.". You were not satitled to that rise?—I was, And of course, that was not in your agree ment aither?—No answer,
In April, 1908, you had a voluntary rise in. salary, a voluntary present of pas për cent com mission. So I may take it your relationship was quits-friendly 3-Quite frcadly.
In April, 1907, you entered. inta, the first "agreement? Yes
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Were your employers aware that you båd received money 21 don't know. I received a certain sum and 1 ̧think Mr. George Hastings knew about it.
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What were the amounts?-Altogether?
In each particular, case.—1, bava "received" Skoo ou two occasions, and $50 on two ot casions. That was practically all I received,
Do you think it was proper conduct to take $300.as a present from your clients without the "knowledge of your employers?—I see no reason why the client should not give me a present after the case was finished,
Therefore you did pat think it proper?--I-did not think it improper.
Have you heard of the letter written by Mr. John Hastings to his brother, George Hustlaga?
I have.
Mr. Dixon admitted certain parts of the letter, but denied that he had taken, according to the letter, soy of the firm's money.
„The letter was read.
Do you say that this is an antros letter? Substantially untrue... ....
Can you suggest why Mr." Hastings should. write this untrue private lettei ?—It may be part of the schema of getting rid of me..
Do you not know that this letter could not be put in evidence, by Mr. Hastings himself? That is so.
How could it help him then in getting rid of you?—It was mentioned in his agreement
How could it support his scheme)--it is a. point of law, and j'am not prepared to answer it........ And you were to get a partnership in bor-Da-yon ace any reason why Mr. Hastings →→You,"
should writs this letter to you?-To: get rid of
(sd.) EWENS & HARSTON. John Hastings, Esq. Was that the letter?-Yes. do that day did you receive a letter from Mr Hastings?Yes-short-letter asking me to cancel my agreement with the firm.
What did he say? -Ho said: "Well, Dixon," so you have determined to fight me?" I said: "I don't want to fight'but I won't go away as | you want me to do." Mr. Hastings replied that if I didn't go away, he would ruin me, He also said: "Why don't you go in Canada? if I were a young man, and if I were down on my luck, i would go there. There is plenty of money to be made.", I said I would prefer to remain in Hongkang, where 1 could make a living. Mr. Hastings said that he would not allow me to remain in Hong. And I put it to you that you were considered
A valuable man. I am not puiting it in a com kong, as should "cat" into his business.
Those were the words Mr. Hastings used.)plimentary way?I consider at the time that said I did not think i would do him much barm.they thought.so.
As I put it to you you, wanted more than a verbal agreement as regards the partnership matter? Yes....
You said that Mr. George Hastinge had no. thing to do with the matter; and he was satisfied with you?—He wät.
So that at the time Mr. Jobo Hastings was satisfied with your work ?—Yes.
agreement?-Yos
I promised would undertake not to take away At the time you entered into the second his clients. Mr. Hastings rophed that such an undertaking-was not practical He also saidė Do you suggest that at the present time that "What will the other solicitors say, if I were you are not considered a valuable man?--I was. to allow you to remain bere and open another (ben. office? There are too many solicitors' firms here already." I said I could possibly get a partnership in some firm here. Mr. Hastings replied. that so one would give me a partner ship after he had finished with me. He said I had admitted taking office money and I told him I bad not. He said no one would believe my word against his. I then left his room.
Mr. Calthrop Did you instruct your solicitor to write to Mesurs, Wilkinson and Grist on the 6th of April2-Yes, I jastracted Mr. Harston to write a letter.
Did you continue in Metera. Hastings and Hastings' office? Yes, I remained there till
When do you suggest that you had not be come indispensable I say that fapterly I had become indispensable.
Why Since Mr. Davidson came out here. Mr. Davidson came out here ja October, 1907 ?—Yes.
Very nearly two years ngo Yes.
So that it has taken very early two years to discover that you wera indispensable ?—Yes, │· Do'you noggest it in because you were 10 indispensable that this casa is brought against you?
Wilness (hesitating) Will you please repsat the question ?
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Add later.on you saw Mr. Hong ?--Yes, al my house,
And when did you sen Mr. Harston ?---The next morningle
The first denial you made on papar was after. you had near Mr. Hung ?-Two days later.
Is Mr. Hung in the Colony -Your witness said he was in Canton,
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Don't you think he would be a valuable wit mess to you ?—He would be a valuable witness
to you.
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Answer the question, please He would be a valuable witness to me if há reposind what he had said to Mr. Gedge and Mr. Harston.
Why didn't you get bind to make an kildavit?
•He-would not.
Was it not one of your objects when you saw Mr. Harston to clear your character Yet To prevent myself being driven cut of the Colony by Mr. Hastings, e
Do you agree with "Mr. "Haraton that your rights were substantial rights-?—Cortainty,"
put it to you that you wars prepared to forego. your substantial right if Mr. Hastings allowed you to practise here? I was, but
You were prepared to enter into an argée» ment with a man who is charged with rain- appropriating money ?-At that time, a
And you were prepared to take no farther steps to clear your character?—At that time no one knew of, thể charged which Mr. Hastings was thinking of bringing against ms, it did not matter
He has a very good knowledge of English would be to ask for further costs at that point emphatically denied the charges and, I asked | by arbitration. At that time, it was considered | you?—I suggest this case was brought against and unless Mr. Hastings did not make it public;
During bis 17 years' service in the Police his conduct had been exemplary, and he bas bad practically a clean defaulter sheet. I have the highest opibion of his ability, and his attainments are quite exceptional. (written and colloquial, and of Chiness Colloquial. He is also a very good rifis shot and has a good knowledge of drill. His loss will be severely felt in the Force. In the interests of discipline, his offraco could not be overlooked, and had to be severely dealt with, on account of bis res- ponsible position as a Native Officer. trast, however, that he will be able to get n fresh start, and obtain employment suit- able to a man of his capabilities.
Heisthoroughly reliable and trustworthy.
(5d.) P. P. J. WODEMQUSE, Deputy Supt. Hongkong Police.
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Is it untrue he asked for a receipt for that $500 ?-He didn't pay anything. He never asked for a receipt:
the 30th of April. In the meantime egotis・ Do you kuggest it is because you were so tions were going on to have the dispute settled indispensable that this case is brought against it would be in the interests of both parties to
me because Messrs. Hastings and Hastings als avoid publicity. There was an understanding of epicion that they can get on just as well do that effect. Mesirs, Hastings and Hastings without me, and possibly save themselves violated the agreement by suspending me on good deat in the way of salaries, holidays, and the miserable pretext-it was a miserable possibly a partnership. pretext, as I will presently show your Lordships
by putting me in a doubtful light. That was in the letter of the 6th of April?
You suggest that, Mr. John Hastings bas das into the box and parjured himself? don't knów,
- Iwant an answer to that question, I suggest You answered that letter on the same day?—that Mr. John Hastings in, the first place was
Yes.
This concluded the case for the prosecution. was banded to Wong and he said that he had He also said that if I went away 'bo opɑ in tached. I made the usual application for the i
misled.
for paniculars of the alleged acts of misappro- priation.ne said he was not then in a position to do so, but that they consisted of small sume in respect of Police Court cases. He said must go away. He seggested that I should When did you see Wong Hui Tong next? go to Japan ostensibly for a holiday, and Frequently; pretty nearly every day, between the that I should never return. He also suggested end of July and the end of August.
that I should go to Shanghai and start practis Did you make entries in your diary -Vos, ing there. He said I would do very well there. Yes. I
every time i received payments..
He also said that Hung Kam Ning, the late Proceeding, witness said that be received all interpreter, was in it with me. He said he had monies deposited in Court on account of costs
Geen Hung and that Hung had made a cleat
(To the Count) The instance Mr. Hastings Will you give ma an answer?-He was for the Kwong Hing Cheung firm, and this war
breast of it, I told him I knew nothing at all gave was that I had been "rude to a client, misled, and he has been anxious and eager to entered in the ledger. This was in November about the charges, and I said that it would beThis man had been brought to Mr. John accept the statements that had been made to Hastings by one of Ab King's boatmen and him by the. Chinese as an excuse for getting Wong Hul Tong asked for an account, and better (£1) stayed away from the office until the whcess, through an interpreter, satisfied him matter had been disposed of. He told me not to Mr. Hastings asked me if I would take the rid of his liability to me on the agreement. as to what he had paid. A copy of the ledger do that, but to come down to the office as monal,
beccasary steps to have defendant's boat at-
You suggest he is still only misled ?-No. What do you suggest now?--I suggest that not been credited with $2,000.
the East would not know why I went away.
boat's attachment. Messrs. Wilkinson and Grint
he has wilfully, deliberately misconstrued my He said he had spoken over the matter to
#ppeared for the defence and applied for the at-
statement to him, that I had received presente, two friends and that they were very discreet. tachment to be discharged. Subsequently and that I bed misapplied his firm's money, He told me to think over the matter about Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist wrote on behalf
Do you suggest that he has entered into a--I going away, and the interview ended. I feit of their client that i had stolen the books, criminal conspiracy, with the witnesses I can. the room then, 1 had been in my room for saw the man and about three minutes when I was called back,
not offer any suggestion, desde la So do you suggest he was only misled- Mr. Hastings said he did not want to ruin me,
can offer.no suggestion. but unless I resigned he would prosecute me. I again told him I had not taken any of the office mosey; told him that I kad presents once or twice from clieels, and he told me be had proofs that i had embezzled the firm's money. I told him I had no occasion to steal such small sums, and that I always had a current account in the bank, something like $1,000. Į reminded him that I had, lisch. I came to the Colour, & jbist mortgage with Mr. Hastings for $8,000-$4,000 for me. and $4,000 for him. He said the whole Cause of the trouble was living as I did live, and spending more money than could afford, 1 said, that my ordinary ex-
MR. DIXON IN' THE BOX, Mr. Dixon was then called to the box, and he stated that he came from Cheshire, England. His father was a solicitor, and practised al Norwich and Winsford. His father conducted his own business-he had no partners. He bad practised for about forty years.
Mi Calthrop How mady brothers have you ?-Five.
Are any of these in the legal profession -
Witness explained the posifign-Wong was quite satisfied--and shortly afterwards be paid a further sum of $2,000. Witness did not give instructions to supply Wong with a copy of the ledger, for that would be unintelligible to any one. Witness gave instructions to bave a pro-, per account made pul-to show how the posi tion stood between Wong and the firm.
Did you explain to him again the state af the accounts?—Yes; in great detail,
What happened after that?-Ob ith Jazo- What are they doing respectively -My older, arya further ram of 53,000 was paid for costs. brother is a partner in the firm of Martin and What happened after that? The next thing; Dizon, in Liverpool. The other brother passed-Reuter, Brockelmann and Company decided bis final examination in Jane and is now with not to take the matter to the Privy Council, and we were lo atposition to settle up with the Have you ever spoken to.Mr. Hastings about client. your father?Before I came out here spoke. As far as you remember when did you to Mt. George Hastings. Mr. John Hastings next sco Wong Hoi Tong?-Soon after, and I told him that Reuter, Brockelmann were col knows a little bit of my home life.
going on with the appeal,
Two,
'my father.
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When did you first start, to study the law In 1894.
Where ?--In Liverpool.
Ia what Erm ?-Thompion and McMatter."
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When did you pass your final -10 1899,
after five years at it.
When were you, admitted?—The same year. What did you do after your articles were finished?- bad a conveyancing clerkship down in Hereford..
than two yoarı.
How long were you there?-A little less Where did you go after that To Leeds; to the firm of Simpson and Simpson,
How long were you there Two years.
When was that?-The end of March or the beginning of April
What took place then?-I think he called for an account. I think he also saw Hr, Hastings.
pubes did not exceed $350 a month, and be aid it was it possible to keep up a separate establishment on that amount. Ho again asked me to think over the question of going away. And the second interview ended., de
Did you go down to the office on the paxi day?—Yes.
Here Mr. Potter objected to what had passed between bir. Dixon and the Chineman on the ground that it was irrelevant to the case.
Can you give any other motive why Mr. coatings is committing perjury in this way, ex cept that he wishes to save salaries, commis‹. Hesion, holidays, etc.?--I say it would strengthen
The Chief Justice over-ruled the objection, Continuing, witness said that at first, the man depied all knowledge of the books. then said that the bailiff took them,
When did you first hear of the specific com plalat by this boatman ?-Whos Mr. Hastings gave his evidence.
On the 29th of May, did you receive a letter discharging you ?—Yes,
With regard to your living expensas, are you ready to produce all particulars?-Quite ready. Where do you keep your banking account? in the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Į Are you willing to produce your account at the bank ?--If the other side is willing, I am perfectly willing to de.an,
Mr, Potter said he had no desire to sen Mr. Dizon's banking account,
At this stage, the Court adjourned for five minutes.
When the Court was 'ra-opened,'
his case at all events.
I wish to ask you whether you can give any other motive for Mr. Hastings committing per Jury in this way, except 'that he wants to
save salaries, commission and holidays?-To
-strengthen case, I repeat.
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In order to get rid of you from the firm ?- Yes, certainly,
In order to ruin you for years?—That will be the reapit if the case is successful.
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"! Are you mot aware that My. Hastings is leaving the Colony at the end of this year-ip
October of this yeur ?—No, I am not.
Were you ever aware of it? You were in formed that he was?—Yes. I was, I under. stood that he returned last October when, be Was to stay six months only. It was only помер.
Ge And then that he was going to retire from the firm That was the rumour.
What happened at the interview 3-The C. count was interprated to him and explained to him by Tam, and he appeared to be perfectly satisfied with the items, except two-$6,000 and $3,000 costs between solicitor and cilent Continuing, Mr. Dixon said that after the He thought it was rather stiff." He asked to be interviews with Mr. Hastings he made a note reasonable with him, and t'said I would see him of them and handed it to Mr. Harston. After again on the next day in Mr. Johe Hastings that he received a letter from Mr. Hastings-the room He agale complained of the charges letter of accusation, accusing witness of having and asked for detailed bill, it was promised admitted taking the money. The same evening lbst he should have one, which was done. I witncan sew Mr-Hong and the next morging he Did you go, anywhers else before you went through the books again and made put saw Mr. Harston, with whom he arranged to Mr. Calthrop, (to Mr. Dixon)-Now what ----I am not disposed to dispate it, “e
the bill which was a little bit more. (Laughter). take Mr. Hang's statement. Mr. Harston had an
statement". The witness was present than paid $10,900.55)
Where did you go then?-To my father with
the idea of managing his Winsford practice.
came here?-1 wat with him until I started to
The Chief Justice laid it down that the defen dant must take the risk of whatever he said in the box regarding extravagant living. It was his risk entirely.
The Paisne Judge said that what the witness (the defendant) said must be evidence and part of his case. money have you received since you bays been
"Now, that you have heard Mr. Hastings statement, of the facts to that effect, do you bellevo the mamous was correct?-Mr. Hastings was to leave at the end of the year,
You accept that statement by Mr. Hastjogs Z
That he was going to leave the business te demtings. You know that ?--Yes, I suppose so.
Answer the question.-1 am not a 'rich man' and I could not afford to enter into heavy litigation to clear my character att
Didn't Mr. Gedge know about it ?—Yes; Didn't Mostra Wilkinson and “Grist" knów....... about it Yes.
And you were going to practise. by yourself when you know, that these people with whom you would have to associate knew all about the matter? Yes.)
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And you were going to lie down to that ace cusation 7-Because I had not enough money
vindicate iny character.TAS inks, did you say that 1. "most deny it or i When you had the interview with. Mr. Hast-
shall go under altogether"?—It is not so.
So that was a pure javention on the part of Mr. Hastinge? That is so
don't you gato Canada; if I was a young min
· Didn't Mi Hastings say to you?" "Why would go to Canada —Yes, Didn't that convey something to your mind? Yes, that he wanted to get rid of me Was there anyons prsteni ne tänan, Intars views?-No.
What, therefore, made him tax yop with bay- ing made those admissions? 48 DOʻTELION. I believe it was in March, 1907, you wata consulted by the Kwong Hing Chenny firms against Revier, Brockalmann & 06,1—Yes,
You had the sole conduct of the case," had, you not ?i had.
Do you deny that Wong Hai Tong made you solutely of gave you any presents --
| "any'''prassats?---AB-
In January, 1907, he paid you $500 for costa-2 And he said he paid you Sto05 as a long 20 That lo falso, I may add that ham not unra” whether Wong paid me the money, personally, in Wong's evidence, you might remember, be
.said that some of the monies were paid by hin
agents,
Why should Wong Hol Tong come here and perjare himself?
The Witness was understood to say that the renion why Wong came to Court was becaus he wanted something from Mr. Haninge pen Are you prepared to swear that Wong Hak Tong did not pay you £350 for could o
On May the 5th, didn't Wong makaryon a 1080 of $150 No deputa
On sard lune, did be, land you $100 That is file, **On the 29th didn't Wong pay you loan of $ço?—No, my de
And what about the 59,500 paid to you for
-correspond with Mir, George Hastings to come The cheque was made out and Wong, was | Interview with Hung, at which Hung mids a here-about?-Perhaps, about $175 a month be conducted by his brother, Mr. George Haw costa )--No,g: That”, money" was paid to Mr..
How did you get to dorrespond with Mr. George Hartings?—I answered an advertise. | mant in the Law Times newspaper.
'Did you have an interview with Mr. George
Did you see Woog Hel Tong again to the matter?-1 don't think I saw him again until I saw him in Court.. Mart,
Do you remember being consulted on 8th January by Wan Hi?—Yes,
In consequence of that inlarpley what hap: pened-On and April, Mesars, Zwant and Hansion wrote a letter to Mr. John Hastings, on my behalf, denying that I had made any sdmission, and denied the charges,
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for the first year, in sterling....
And the second year?-About $500,
The third spar?-$350, $360 or $373... Cand au Did not Mr. Hastings say to you that he af: And the fourth year? About $iaz according Iributed this to your keeping bad company
to Mr. Kent's affidavit, and I received another and living with a European women --Some Sza a mouth on the mortgages
| thing mag wald, to that effect,
George Hastings, Redbone in raken
What was the receipt given for thất máney The money was paid on Sama receipt was giren eigned: