GRE (Copy)
evidence.
coming forward and giving
The Magistrate committed
(c
One
of the witnesses, who was connected
with the ferry boat, as an
in the act, but he was
accomplice
exbrequently
as in the opinion of the
discharged, Acting Attorney.
Several there was
not sufficient evidence to sustain the
charge.
The Viceroy,
Jam informed,
retained Counsel here to defend this
the event of further
witness in the event
taken against
proceedings being taken
him.
I have re
Sof M. H. Marsh.
Sin,
is.
Sub-Enclosure A
Magistracy,
179
26th November, 1886,
evidence
care
f
As it appears that no further ... is forthcoming at present in the case of Afung, which was sent to me for investigation, I have the honour now to forward, for the information of His Excellency the Acting Governor, the statement
of the various witnesses
examined by me.
In doing so I would wish to express my
appreciation of the valuable services rendered
by Inspector Thompson during the investigation.
2.
The evidence of U Afat I consider absolutely unreliable. I am, indeed, doubtful whether he was not anxious to hand over
U Afung to the Chinese Authorities himself (vide evidence of Lau
"The evidence of other witnesses appears
satisfactory
ts
Hon'ble S Stewart, L.D.
Acting Colonial Secretary,
XC
• ferng).
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