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WEDNESDAY, 14th December, 1927, commencing at 11 am. at their Sales Room, Duddell Street A Large, and Fine Assortment of

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THE CHRISTIE CASE.

Defendant in Witness Box.

TOTAL DENIAL.

Asserts That Oil Was Subject Of Negotiations.

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The alleged morphin deal against James Christie and Chris- topher Bluhm was resumed before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon, when the defence was opened by Mr. J. A. Gordon Leask who put Comprising:-

Dressed Dolls, Tea Sets, Stock-Christic in the witness box. ings, Foot Bails, Rocking Horses, Christie gave his evidence In the Mechanical Toys, Xmas Trees, absence of Bluhm, who on his Wor- Furniture and Cooking Sets, etc., ship's suggestion was removed from etc..

the Court.

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On View from Tuesday, the 13th December, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneera. Hong Kong, 9th December, 1927.

ON

WEDNESDAY, 14th December, 1927, commencing at 4.30 p.m. on the Old Wigwam Tennis Club Ground, Mody Road, Kowloon,

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of the Auction,

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 10th December, 1927.

ON

FRIDAY, 16th December, 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m.

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Comprising:-

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Answering Mr. Gordon Leask, Christie said that he had been in China for thirty years. Amongst other things, he had been a profes- slonal fighter, hotel proprietor, min- ing merchant and commission agent. Regarding his recent visits to Hong Kong, defendant said that hei arrived in Hong Kong on July 1, 1 | 1927, and stayed at the Savoy Hotel. In reply to Mr. Lenak, witness said he was aware that the police were shadowing him and mentioned an incident which happened on the Japanese ship which brought him here. A Chinese detective went on board and indicated witness' lug- gage to a European detective, who then proceeded to search amongst his belongings, explaining that Mr. There was. nothing to conceal.

conceal anything?

It is given in evidence that on King had given authority for the search.

Haynes' first call upon you, you Asked as regards his acquaint-mentioned heroin?-I never men- ance with Haynes, Christie said: "I tioned heroin of any description. met Haynes in Shanghai in March, Haynes also said that you told

Did you

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1926. I used to go to his house him that you would send a consign- and Haynes used to come to my flat.ment, of heroin to Shanghai by a He always used the typewriter at man called George?-Never. my. flat. He Was always after

Christie added that shortly after! money any time he came there.".

his meeting with Haynes he wrote The witness added that he gave to him saying that he was going to him tena and twenty-fives.

Swatow, and did not see Haynes Lagain until he came back from Can-

ton.

Baker had gone, I introduced Bluhm was arms. They also discussed the and produced a telegram reading,question of oil. There was never "Referring to your telegram of any mention of morphin. 25th, I offer firm 360 cases, duty not paid, same quality, different brand."

Christie that Haynes had said that Mr. Gordon Leask pointed out to

the telegram was accompanied by a small piece of paper reading, "Overstocked M.540 dollars, Hong Kong."

Christie concluded his evidence by speaking about the police raid. He said that after the receipt was made out, they discussed the word

"goods" appearing instead of "oll"

and finally decided to let it pass.

The receipt was passed from Haynes to the Chinese several times. The Chinese fumbled in Christie replied simply that the his waistcoat pocket, apparently telegram was in Bentley's Code, | looking for the $300, whilst Haynes Schooner Deal.

The Police had decoded the message kept looking at his watch. Then a Speaking about his activities in

In Bentley's and it did not read ac-knock on the door. The Chinese Shanghai, Christie said that at that;

Prices of Oil,

cording to Haynes'a version.

handed the notes to Haynes, and time he was only trying to buy a

Before going on to speak about a Questioned about the witness Au the later passed them to him schooner, called the "Talbot" from further meeting with Haynes after Young's part in the case, Christie (Christie). He had no time to Chinese timber firm there named his return to Hong Kong, Christie said that he understood from examine the notes, but put them Yee Yap & Co., and Mr. Georgie sad that he wished to make it clear Haynes that a Chinese gentleman in his pocket just before the police was associated with witness in that to his Worship that he did not go from the Malay States, who was were admitted. deal. Haynes wanted to get in on about with a note book marking very keen on doing oll business, ¦ the deal.

down dates on which he met Haynes. would be Introduced to him and Christie was proceeding to 50 He thought that it was on Novem- Haynes added that the man could Christie said he knew Kaynes was further into his dealings with re- ber 4 or 5 that he had another meet- not speak English but understood gard to the "Talbot" when he was ing with Haynes in which the con- Malay Witness alleged that

interrupted by Mr. Gordon Lensk Paintings, Old Brenze Vases and who asked him whether he remem-

Incense Burners, etc., etc.

Catalogues will be issued. On View from Thursday, the 15th. December, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers

ON

MONDAY, 19th December, 1927. commencing at 11 a.m.

at No. 4, Cambay Buildings (Ground Floor), Nathan Road, Kowloon. A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

the Bluhm end, I will look after the Haynes said, "If you will look after

Chinese end of it."

Cross-Examination. Cross-examined by Mr. King, called "Leslie the Liar" when he was first introduced to him in was a friend of beth. He treated Shanghai by a Mr. Knight, who

it as a joke,

This man who turned out to be

Mr. King then handed witness a Chinese police reservist who was a letter written by witness to working with Haynes on the in- Haynes from Canton referring to a structions of the police, and posed letter written to Haynes from

as a merchant, Christie said was | Swatow. He then said: "I put it first introduced to him on Novem-to you that that does not agree ber 11, and a man named Karim with your statement that it was Din acted as interpreter during the Haynes who was chasing you all

the time?" interview.

Drugs Not Mentioned.

Coming to the statement made When Haynes came with the about his being searched by Chinese, he said that the man did European detective when ho ax- not speak English, and Haynes of-rived here at the end of June. Mr. fered to interpret in Malay, but he King suggested that Christie said "I am too old a (Christie) objected, remarking that to the detective:

a

what was being done and what was vorsation was about arms, about bered the month of June, 1926.

happening in Canton. There was Went to Shim. Christle replied that he left never any mention of drugs,

Mr. Gordon Leask: Any mention Shanghai at that time to go to Slam in connection with mining. He saw

of prices 7-Yes, prices of oil.

Christie explained that he had Haynes two days before he left

put some money with Bluhm in oil, | Shanghai, Haynes then came to.

the witness to get a cheque for and he was going to introduce Hong Kong, 10th December, 1927. $450, or at least $350, to open ani Bluhrn to Haynes. Oil was discuss account with the American-Orientaled between the witness and Haynes Bank. Haynes told him (Christie) about November 7 or 8. He (Chris- that the P. & O. Bank had sent him tic) simply said to Haynes that if there was anyone who could take up a letter making him to close his ac- this oil, he would bring Bluhm over count with them.

Continuing, Christie said that he and Introduce him. did not land any money to Haynes

Asked if any details were discuss on that occasion and Haynes became ed about this oil, Christie replied very annoyed. Haynes said that he that the only details discussed were would not forgive him (Christie),

as to price, which was $3.60 per adding that he did not see why case, Christie would refuse him. The

Mr. Gordon Lensk: Have you been witness told Haynes that he was sending cables up to Shanghai in leaving for Siam and could not do connection with oil?I went with whole of the conversation on No-King to it for him. He (Christie) met Bluhm to send the cables for him.vember 11 was between Karim Din (Christie) said nothing.

Who is Khan Sahib? He is an and the supposed merchant in Chin- With regard to signing himself Haynes again some time in Sep-!

as "Papa" in one of his letters to tember this year in Hong Kong.Army and Navy contractor in Kow-ese.

Mr. Gordon Leask: Did you dis- Haynes, Christie said that he was Haynes was with the late Mr. Frank loon. Lammert, and the witness entered Have you ever used his name as cuss drugs with him?-Never men-known as "Papa" in Shanghai. He in the company of a lady and a gen- a telegraphic address? Yes, histioned drugs. tleman. The latter called Christie's' nume la registered to be used as attention to the fact that Haynes a telegraphic address by Bluhm and was waving to him, and asked wit-myself. ness if he knew Haynes.

FURNITURE..

(Particulars from Catalogue).

On View from Sunday, the 18th December, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneera Hong Kong, 13th December, 1927.

ON MONDAY, 19th December, 1927,

Commencing at 2.30 p.m. ·

at No. 5, Beaconsfield Arcade The Goods and Chattels of The Magasin General. Comprising:-

Provisions, Perfumes, Powder, Tollet Articles, Fancy Hand Bags, Showcases, Desks, Cupboards, etc., atc.

December, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 13th December, 1927.

ON

TUESDAY, 20th December, 1927, Commencing at 2.15 p.m.

him.

Meeting With Haynes.

War in China. Asked how he came to know

he did not know enough of Malay hand to carry anything incrimina- himself to do any business in thatting with me."

He said language. Karim Din was there- Christie denied this. fore brought in by him (Christie) that the European detective told The him that he was ordered by Mr. BB 1 Chinese Interpreter.

search him, and he

did not know anyone by the name

Did you begin with "Do you want of "Sonsky," and never received a morph?"--I did not say "Do you letter from anyone by that name. want morph?" I know China and The case was adjourned until the Chinese; I have been here thirty2.15 to-morrow afternoon. years,

December 12, 1927.

Messrs. E. J. Carmichael, M. A. Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Crovat, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. H. Chambers.

Mr. Fred A. EIN.

When he (Christie) replied that Khan Sahib, Christie said that he Proceeding, Christie said that he knew Haynes in Shanghai, his was introduced to him by Bluhm the conversation with the prospec- friend told him to go up and meet and the manager of the Bombaytive buyer was carried on by Karim | HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS. Haynes as he did not want his wife Cafe at the cafe. Karim Chand, the Din for nearly an hour, and finally to meet him, and did not want to manager of the cafe was a friend it was decided to reduce the price (in small lots to suit purchasers) meet him himself. The witness of Bluhm's, they having been acto $3.50, as $3.60 was considered

On View from Saturday, the 17th went across to the centre of the quainted in Hankow. After the in- too high. He (Christie) did not Messrs. G. A. Pecham Browne, R.

lounge and met Haynes.

troduction with Khan Sahib, the know why the deal did not go. Birbeck, A. M. Birchall, D. It was a question of Beraha, Robert Bell, W. Bolton, Mr. Continuing, Christio said that in conversation was about the Great through. the conversation which followed, War and the war in China. There Bluhm's expenses to Shanghai to and Mrs. R. C. Burdin, Mr. and Haynes told him that Kentwell was was no business discussed.

get samples which the Chinese Mrs. J. M. Beard. In town and enquired if he had met Answering another question as to wanted. Christie said that he ask- Witness indicated that be when he saw Haynes again, Chris- led for $1,000 and Bluhm would would be pleased to see Kentwell, tie said: I kept seeing Haynes back bring down 500 cases of the of and Haynes then undertook to ar- and forward all the time, and I for the Chinese to see if it was of

Messrs. R. E. Francis, F. Lionel think it was November 9 when I the quality it was claimed to be, range a meeting between them.

Mr. Leask: At this meeting, you wont over to St. George's Hotel with but the Chinese considered Bluhm's Fern

expenada was too high. Bluhm Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gondy. said Haynes beckoned to you to Bluhm.

What did you discuss? We did then said that the best thing to do Messrs, H. C. Hardy, A. F. Henry, come over; do you still say that?-

very much. was to cut the deal out altogether.

Fred A. Hill, J. Hardwick, Wm. Yes. He asked me for my address, not discuss anything

Another Name. and marked it down in his pocket There was someone in

Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. I. M Hoover. Asked if he knew. Haynes by any Mrs. Hamilton. Silver Cups, Silver Tea Sets, book, Haynes came and saw me when I went in. I know him now

Mesars. J. E. Joseph, Wm. Jen- Vases, Spoons, Photo Frames and two or three days afterwards at No. as Sergeant Baker, but I knew him other name, Christie replied: “Just Sundry Silver Ornaments.

5 Victoria Gardens,

at that time also, only I did not say the same as I was "The notorious nings, Fino Belgium Cut Glass Spirit Any question about arms at that anything about it.

Colonel, he was introduced to me In Bottles, Powder Boxes, Dishes, meeting?-He wanted to know what How did you know Sergeant Shanghai as 'Leslie the Liar." He Jugs, Table and Toilet Sets, etc., I was doing and I told him I was Baker?—I had seen him in the had never known Haynes by the etc..

interested with the Chinese Govern-street with a Chinese detective, and name of Remington or any similar ment in arms.

I asked a gentleman at the time who name. He never wrote or tele- Lillie. In fact you produced a receipt he was and was told he was Ser-phoned Haynes under the name of Mesere. L. J. Matthews, / J. H. for some money?—I produced a re-geant Baker, I forgot the name Remington. When he wrote a let- McRae, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Man ceipt for $100,000 deposited in Swa-Haynes used when he Introduced tow.

at their Sales Room, Duddoll Street. A Fine Assortment of Valuable and Suitable Articles for Xmas Presents. Comprising:-

On View from Monday, the 19th December, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneera. Hong Kong, 13th December, 1927:

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the room

Sergeant Baker to me. After Ser geant Baker had gene, I asked Haynes, who his friend was, and he AN ANTISEPTIC LINIMENT.

replied, "Just another poor old bum There is no danger whatever from from the Malay States. I am keep

ing him." n wound when Chamberlain's Pain

Did you produce any document Balm is promptly applied. It is anti- septle and destroys the germs which of any, sort to Mr. Haynes on that cause these diseases. It also causes occasion?—No. wounds to heal without maturation

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ter to Haynes on November 18, he addressed the envelop "Leslie Haynes, Esq., St. George's Hotel." On November 14. Christle con- tinued, Haynes told him that he had made final arrangements for the Chinese to deposit $800.

"Little Willie" he said in reply to Mr. Gordon Leask, was the Chi- neso oll buyer and

Answering another question, Christie said that all Haynes ever discussed when he went to see him

Miss K. Ingils.

Mr. H. A. Keller.

Messrs. D. W. Leach, B. B. Latti- more, R. B. Lancaster, Miss H.

bing.

Mesaro, A. V. Pinson,-D.-C.-Pal-. freeman, H. G. Pullen, C. A. Poot, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Priestley.

Mesere. Wm, Randall, A. N. Reid. Messrs. W. Stewart, M. H. Schulz, R. Schope; H. V. Stokely, C. J. Sablater..

Mr. A. L. Thompson. Mr. E. A. Vick,

Messrs. T. Wellock, W. Wright, P. Williams, G. Wragge.

Mr. and Mrs. K, Yamazaki.