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Mr Clewly, having induced me to bring the matter forward.

2nd (Signed) W Caine.

Witness-Chow Mone sworn I and as Government Comprador.

On the 6th July instant, I was examined to this effect. She told me that people received money unlawfully; that Major Caine would draw up a paper (statement) if I would witness it. Not having any knowledge of the fact, I declined to do so. Mr. Tarrant did not tell me what words to make use of in Court as a witness.

Mr. Tarrant came to my house between seven and eight o'clock P.M. I returned to my house, Mr. Tarrant came to my house, and asked why I had not spoken according to his words; that if I had done so, I could have injured Major Caine. Mr. Tarrant's words were – "What for you talk so fashion? Very easy spoil Major Caine." This was with reference to the Central Market, and referred to conversations that had taken place between five and six months ago.

Mr. Tarrant's conversation of six months ago was at my house. When the conversation took place on the 6th July, and during the occasion, another person was present, Aheen by name.

On the morning of the 7th July, a letter was brought to the Officer for Mr. Tarrant, I took it from the messenger to Mr. Tarrant. Mr. Tarrant said to me, "What for you suppose I talk so fashion? No talk so fashion, very easy spoil Major Caine." I replied, "Not true; I can't talk." I then went out.

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63 Mr Clewly, having induced me to bring the matter forward. 2nd (Signed) W Caine. Witness-Chow Mone sworn I and as Government Comprador. On the 6th July instant, I was examined to this effect. She told me that people received money unlawfully; that Major Caine would draw up a paper (statement) if I would witness it. Not having any knowledge of the fact, I declined to do so. Mr. Tarrant did not tell me what words to make use of in Court as a witness. Mr. Tarrant came to my house between seven and eight o'clock P.M. I returned to my house, Mr. Tarrant came to my house, and asked why I had not spoken according to his words; that if I had done so, I could have injured Major Caine. Mr. Tarrant's words were "What for you talk so fashion? Very easy spoil Major Caine." This was with reference to the Central Market, and referred to conversations that had taken place between five and six months ago. Mr. Tarrant's conversation of six months ago was at my house. When the conversation took place on the 6th July, and during the occasion, another person was present, Aheen by name. On the morning of the 7th July, a letter was brought to the Officer for Mr. Tarrant, I took it from the messenger to Mr. Tarrant. Mr. Tarrant said to me, "What for you suppose I talk so fashion? No talk so fashion, very easy spoil Major Caine." I replied, "Not true; I can't talk." I then went out.
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