The Chairman;
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Ko San (Shang) called:-
We are now referring to the second charge, with reference to the Fuk On firm. This is the accountant of the Fuk On firm, who was not present when we started. The second charge is "receiving from the Fuk On firm or shop, of No 208 Des Voeux Road Central, first floor, scavenging contractors, a monthly sum of $20 from March 1905 to January 1906, both months inclusive, and a monthly sum of $10 from February 1906 to June 1906, both months inclusive".
What is your name?
A. Ko A San.
And are you the accountant in the Fuk On firm, of 208 Des Voeux Road Central?
A. I am.
And as such, do you keep the books of the firm?
A. Yes.
And are those books there (books produced) the books of the firm, or are they not?
A. Yes, those are the books of the firm. When what money is paid out on account of the firm for whatever purpose, is it invariably entered in the books of the firm?
A. Yes.
Are those books kept in regular business order?
A. Yes.
Do you know that gentleman (Ward)?
A. Yes, I do.
Do you recognise him?
A. Yes, I do a bit.
What do you mean by "a bit"? Have you any doubt about it. Who is he?
A. The Inspector.