(a)
One $1.00 note on achiree bank, Swatow.
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(e)
One 5 Piastre note, Saigon.
The 2nd prisoner gave his name as Hong Tuk Fee and wag
in possession of 5 38' S.& W.revolver bullete.
The 3rd prisoner gave his name as Fong Tuk Yung and was found in possession of 4 rounds of Mauser rifle ammunition. The 4th prisoner gave his name as Fong Tung Tal, but beyond the fact that he was with the first 3 prisoners mentioned, there was no evidence to show that he was a bad character although Colonel Tong Fuk Chi stated he was known to be an associate of pirates.
After the above particulers had been obtained they were put through the "3rd degree" by Colonel "ong Fuk Chi and his officers to get further information. The "3rd degree" consisted of threatening them with instant death and repeated slashes with a double bamboo cane on any part of their anatomy which happened to be in the way.
They, however, refused to give any information and after about
hour were taken away. At about 16.00 hours a 5th prisoner was brought in, also securely trussed with rope. He had been captured at Hoi Chau leaving the village.
He gave
his name as Chan Ah Hong. At the time of his arrest he was
in possession of the following articles:-
(1) One new blanket, in which were:-
(a) One new alarm clock,
(b) Ten yards new black cloth.
(c) One new European cut grey jacket,
(d) Two new Straite cut white drill jackets,
(e) One pair white trill trousers,
(f) One new white singlet.
(2) Two leather suit cases in which were:-
(a) Two new white shirts,
(b) Several yards new black cloth
(c) One pair new grey trousers with atailor's name and Singapore marked on the buttons.
(a)
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