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men and they brought along the other two. They were taken to
the police station and there they made statements which showed
that a man named Tsoo Ling-yi was the person closely concerned
and he was subsequently arrested. Detective Colleary would
state that on Tsoo were found the following two document 8:-
Shanghai, September 7th.
To whom it may concern, this is to state that I have asked
Choo Ling-chi to get this sample of Browning pistol for me.
T. H. Morrison,
(sd.)
British American Tobacco Co.
The other one read:-
I have received from Choo Ling-chi one Browning
Pistol, Belgian make as a sample.
(sd.) T.H. Morrison.
Tsoo (Choo) made a full statement as to his dealings with
Mr Morrison and had signed his statement. In it he algo
gave the names of two other foreigners with whom he had had
dealings in arms. Those principals were Germans, one being
called "Young Schratter" of Schratter & Co. 5 13 Kiangsi Road,
and the other Loescher, whom he, Mr Newman, thought was
connected with the firm of Schratter and Co. Apparently none
of their deals came off. They had very nearly brought them
to a successful conclusion, but they were still open to treat
with the police interpreter.
THE LIST OF ARMS FOR SALE.
Detective Sub Inspector Brewster would give evidence
of searching Tsoo's residence and finding a card of Loescher's
which bore the following written on it :- Call at once at
Loescher was a German
my office as I have news for you".
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