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Now Leung . has Ko Shang explained to you what I told

him last time, about this commission ↑

He did a bit, but I dens pagamber much.

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Well now, I will have to 1942 you all over again then.

You understand that the fovernor has appointed this

Commission to sit here, and try and help the Chinese to

make the working of the Sanitary Ordinance easier for

them, and among other things, we find that a great

many of the Inspectors, and other people in the employ

of the Sanitary Department, and other Government

Departments, have been in the habit of squeezing some

of the firms here, and your firm amongst others. Now,

the Governor has told us to sit here, and listen to

what the Chinese have to say, and help to put this

matter right. Now, if you dont come and tell the truth

and explain everything to us, how can the Governor

help you. Now, I want you to tell us sanctly all these

entries in the boo and answer any que as that may

be put to you. There is nothing to be aftale of. You

have no cause to be mexey at all, Thẩm #i will help

you, but we canne heap you, if you wont help yourself.

Tow, the first time that Ko Shang came up here, he did

not tell the truth, and he very nearly got into very

serious trouble. I believe that is because you had told

him not to tell the truth. Now, you must tell the truth.

Ko Shang has been telling the truth, and you will have

to tell the truth.

Well, it is a good thing that you gentlemen have had these powers given, but it is not I alone in this

matter. It is Po Shun, and I cannot tell about him.

and

Yes, you can tell about Po Shun, because Po Shun has 11396 been telling about himself. He is perfectly frank,

has been telling the truth. Now, I want you to explain the entries in the book, that you know about. I wors

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