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master of the boat from which the Opium was taken gave evidence that he was on board the boat. I know nothing about some of the balls of Opium being buried in the garden. I suppose that Wong is afraid to come here and give evidence. I have assisted in searching boats at Cheung Chau, Yeung sha wan, and other places - but I never searched a boat in Victoria Harbour. I did say that three taels of silver were allowed for every ball of Opium seized. I heard that that reward was given - but I never received any. I had never seized any Opium before the last case. I understood that Wong was in the direct employ of the Viceroy.
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It is all true that I have stated today. The son of Wong and the other three men in the boat could state the same if they were here, but they would be afraid to come.
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The above statements were taken before me at the Victoria Gaol on the 27th day of December 1876 through the interpretation of Mr. Bedell - Le-Yin, 1st Chinese Interpreter of the Magistracy, in the presence of the Gaol Interpreter and the Acting Superintendent of the Gaol.
(signed) C. May.
1st Police Magistrate.
(True copies)
Acting Colonial Secretary.