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Reference:-
C.O. 537
"because I learned from my friends that in some cases
"the work was done by the coolies taken round by
"Inspector H. Gidley, and in some cases the holes dug
"up by the coolies were filled in by my friends
*themselves. When I last saw Mr Hooper in Canton, I wan
"afraid to tell the truth, because I did not quite
"believe that by telling the truth I might not get into
"serious trouble. As you now have promieed to ask the
"Commission to give me a letter of indemnification if
"I were to tell the truth, I now tell you frankly what
*I have done, and personally known.
•
"I do not know much about Too Sik. He is the contractor
"for supplying labour and material for the Plague
"Cemetery, and the Chinese cemeteries. I know that he
"sublets the work of making coffins, and coffining dead
"bodies to Sham Iu. I cant say whether his charges for
*work done at the cemetery are proper or not, as the
"bills are certified by Mr Bryan.
"Declared before me, signed Lau Chu Pak. 17th August 1906
"
Signed Lo Man Kai.
You must sign this again, Mr Lò Man Kai, and I must tell you that as far as we are concerned, although we
are glad to have your statement, it confirms evidence
we have received from other sources. We know everything which is in this already everything that was done
as well as some things that are not mentioned there. It
ia as well that you should know that.
The Chairman:-
11.09500
Statement signed before the Commission:-
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COPYRIGHT PHUNGRAPHY WITH-
REPRODUCED
RECORD OFFICE, LONDON OUT PERMISSION OF THE PUBLIC NOT TO BE
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There are certain questions I want to ask you about
this statement. I understand from your statement, Mr Lo
Man Kai, that first of all you wanted to go shares with Lui Chi, and if so, you would have tried to help him to obtain the tender for the small store contract,
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