him to bolt.
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By Osmund's own admission, when questioned, he admitted receiving money, which might altogether have amounted to $100 or thereabouts, paid on two or three occasions by Chinese (or their friends) to whom certificates were granted. He alleged, however, such sums (beyond the proper fees) were given him as presents only.
The Council, also, were satisfied with the correctness of Ip Pak Shau's statement as to the offer of $50 to enable him to "bolt".
There seemed some divergence of opinion as to whether Ip Pak Shau's evidence as to the gaming house bribes could be accepted as conclusive in face of Osmund's denial, and, eventually, taking into consideration Osmund's long service and the family dependent upon him, the majority of the Council advised, that instead of suspending him, Osmund should be allowed the option of retiring at once upon a reduced pension. His Excellency the Governor concurred in this course and Osmund has accordingly sent in his resignation. His salary was $3,000.
10. It might, at first sight, appear that Osmund was more leniently treated than Hore, but, speaking for myself, I must say that though I was satisfied that charges (b) and (c) were conclusively made out, I felt considerable difficulty as regards charge (a), the only witness to the payment, Ip Pak Shau, having deliberately lied to me when I took his statement, the day before, on another point. This is