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last ten years.
I knew a man named Koon Tai, a business
man who was illiterate.
He took Hodge into his business.
Koon Tai had a deal in sugar and Hodge got to know the
price quoted and went into the market and sold at 2 cents
under his price. It cost Koon Tai thousands.
What do you know of the Auctioneering & Brokering Co.?
I know nothing of them.
I knew Wong Fung
Sek was compradore. He invited some of the members of
the staff (bailiff's) to dinners at Shek Tong Shui.
Would Mr. Hill know that there were executions
out against Hodge which he was with the Auctioneering &
Brokering Co.?.
Yes. I know Wong Fung Sek paid by cheque
to keep Hodge from being arrested.
What about the shroff?
I think he's very honest in money matters.
He has more work than he can do.
Are there any ships other than the "Ling Nam"
now under arrest?
No. There are two launches which have been
under arrest for about seven months. I keep two men
on board. They are paid by the Government and I collect
from the Solicitors.
Did you have any ships under arrest while
you were acting First Bailiff?
No.
How many regular watchmen are there?
Twenty four and a Head Watchman. They were
ample till two years ago.
On distraints we are losing 10g a day. We
ought to charge a dollar a day for watchmen.
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