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him to use his influence in the matter, and that that was the reason he had spoken to him. He also stated that his friend had promised him a handsome reward, very likely a jinricksha, for the trouble he had been put to, but that he had not yet received it. He thought that there was no harm in doing so because he, $50, veca money, $50, he MzayPak-mi, had often received bribes, and that he was aware that other members of the Force were in the habit of doing the same thing.
That all the Chinese detectives were in the habit of receiving bribes from Gambling House keepers. That the Chinese constables, when off duty, went round and collected money from Gambling House keepers; and that European members of the Force were also in the habit of receiving money from Gambling House keepers and other sources.
He again expressed his regret at having offered the bribe and also at having told him that he was in the habit of receiving bribes because at the time he might bring it to the notice of Captain...