children and a European wife, my Lord, solely dependent on me. My sole estate in Hongkong at the present time, and when this charge was instigated against me, was $1,198 for ten years, my Lord, and I will give you my power of attorney to go to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank or any other place to see my investments. That is my sole estate, my Lord, except my household goods and family.
His Lordship—Mr. Attorney, I do not think there is any power to award hard labour? There is no local statute empowering me to award hard labour?
The Attorney-General—No, my Lord.
His Lordship—Defendant, I am very sorry indeed to see an intelligent and energetic officer as you fallen so low as this.
Defendant—I have not fallen, my Lord.
His Lordship—I give full effect to the recommendation of the jury and direct that you be imprisoned for six months.
Defendant (excitedly)—My Lord, it is imposing such infamy on me.
His Lordship—You must be quiet.
Defendant—Mr. Mes... on his false bad will repays the gross perjury he committed and which I explained to you, my Lord, for upon my word of honour and upon my oath.
His Lordship—If you do not stop your improper behaviour I shall only increase the punishment. You ought to know better. Remove the defendant.
The defendant was then removed from the court and taken to Victoria Gaol in a chair.
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