People called out, they would strike them. One of the Ngan Wong-Bai assaulted one of my coolies. The matter was reported at the Saizingpoon Police Station. This was two months ago, on the 4th or the 5th March. I reported the matter at No. 7 Police Station. An Indian Sergeant told me that I would find Police on the Praya. Since the 6th of March, these quarrels have continued. Robberies of wood and other things are quite common on landing goods. Things are pushed overboard and then picked up. They threaten death to anyone interfering with them. Three of my coolies have referred to live at work only.
I consented to their request to work for the To'cung Wing firm. The Ngan Wong-Bai refused to allow the cargo of the Sui F'eingting firm to be landed, saying that the Keong Cheung-t'ai firm had paid them money. My firm, the Kwong Ch'eung-tai, paid money. The boat people of the Sui Soring Hting then had a fight with the Wong Prai.
By Chairman - I went to No. 7 Station on the 28th of the 10th moon (4th March) between 2 and 3 p.m. I could recognise the Indian Constable. The Inspector and Sergeant were not there.
Mr. Kwok Kwai-shang:
Mr. Lockhart - I have been in Hongkong for 42 years. I was born in Hongkong. My father was a compradore. I was formerly an accountant in the To'ing Wa Chinese Club and an Excise Officer to the "Man Wo Fung Opium Farmer". I employed a man who was a member of the Triad Society. This was years ago.
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