CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6] — Page 339

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90 ago. bey was a Jasked him how he could afford to so much opium. I was told he "Kan fur" of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people, I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to make a little money.

I asked him what signs there were. We decided there were signs in case of fights. He showed some signs. He was not headman then. He became one afterwards (witness with queue). The Triad Society shows signs. It was formed before, with a queue, it is now. (Witness shows sleeve and 3 fingers). The object of the Triad was originally to attack Canton. It was established in the second year of Ham Fung. The object now is quite different.

91 337 Atow the Society join. different. Those who have for their object the disturbance of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other illegal acts. J'am Kit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society in Hongkong. He became 'ett'an' after the banishment of Yang Put-in. I met him and asked him what he was doing. He said he was only carrying on a Toz fa business. I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insignia of the Chief-tuan. I found out that the great number of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethren. I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman.

When I was 10 years of age I heard of a Triad Society, the Society became flourishing again in 1881. Mr. Wei Yuk - I shall make inquiries to all if I can find any member willing to come forward to give evidence.

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90 ago. bey was a Jasked him how he could afford to so much opium. I was told he "Kan fur" of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people, I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to make a little money. I asked him what signs there were. We secide there were signs in case of fights. He showed some signs. He was not headman then. He became one afterwards (witness with queue).

The Triad Society shows signs. It was score muited before thau eign with queue, it is now. (Witness shows sleeve and 3 fingers). The object of the Triad ivas originally to attack Cauton. It was established in the second year of Herm Fung. The object now is quite different. By the Society join. different. Those who have for their object the distierbence of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other we illegal acts.

J'am hit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society in Hongkong. He became 'ett'an' the banishment of Yang Put-in. Jeet him and asked him what he was doing after he was. He said he was only carrying Toz fa business. I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insigeria of the Chief-tuan Q/ bowl. I found out that the great umber of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethern. I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman.

When I was 10 years of age I heard of a Triad Society, the Society because flourishing again in 1881. Mr. Wei Yuk _ I shall wake inquiries to all if I COAL find any member willing to come forward to give evidence. lir

has been adjusted to

90 ago. bey was a

Jasked him how he could afford to so much oprium. I was told he "Kan fur of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people,

I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to wake I asked him what c little money.

signs there were. We secide there were signs in case of fights. He showed. A/ some signs. He was not headman then. He became one a afterwards (wituess with queue).

The Triad Society shows signs. It was score muited before thau eign with queue, it is now. (Witnices shows sleeve and 3 fingers).

The object of the Trind ivas originally to attack Cauton. was established in the second year of Herm Fung.

The object now is quite different By the Society join. different.

91

337 Atow Those who have for their object the distierbence of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other we illegal acts.

J'am hit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society in Hongkong.

He became 'ett'an' the banishment of Yang Put-in. Jeet him and asked him what he was after he was doing.

He said he was only carrying Toz fa business.

I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insigeria of the Chief-tuan Q/ bowl

I found out that the great umber of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethern.

I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman_ When I was 10 years of age I heard of a Triad Society,

the Society because flourishing again in 1881.

Mr. Wei Yuk _ I shall wake inquiries to all if I COAL find any member willing to come forward to give evidence. lir

The final version is

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...

ago. bey was a

Jasked him how he could afford to so much opium. I was told he "Kan fur" of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people,

I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to make a little money.

I asked him what signs there were. We decided there were signs in case of fights. He showed some signs. He was not headman then. He became one afterwards (witness with queue).

The Triad Society shows signs. It was formed before, with a queue, it is now. (Witness shows sleeve and 3 fingers).

The object of the Triad was originally to attack Canton. It was established in the second year of Ham Fung.

The object now is quite different. By the Society join. different.

Page 91

337

Atow Those who have for their object the disturbance of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other illegal acts.

J'am Kit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society in Hongkong.

He became 'ett'an' after the banishment of Yang Put-in. I met him and asked him what he was doing.

He said he was only carrying on a Toz fa business.

I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insignia of the Chief-tuan.

I found out that the great number of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethren.

I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman.

When I was 10 years of age I heard of a Triad Society, the Society became flourishing again in 1881.

Mr. Wei Yuk - I shall make inquiries to all if I can find any member willing to come forward to give evidence. lir

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90 ago. bey was a Jasked him how he could afford to so much opium. I was told he "Kan fur" of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people, I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to make a little money. I asked him what signs there were. We decided there were signs in case of fights. He showed some signs. He was not headman then. He became one afterwards (witness with queue). The Triad Society shows signs. It was formed before, with a queue, it is now. (Witness shows sleeve and 3 fingers). The object of the Triad was originally to attack Canton. It was established in the second year of Ham Fung. The object now is quite different. 91 337 Atow the Society join. different. Those who have for their object the disturbance of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other illegal acts. J'am Kit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society in Hongkong. He became 'ett'an' after the banishment of Yang Put-in. I met him and asked him what he was doing. He said he was only carrying on a Toz fa business. I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insignia of the Chief-tuan. I found out that the great number of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethren. I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman. When I was 10 years of age I heard of a Triad Society, the Society became flourishing again in 1881. Mr. Wei Yuk - I shall make inquiries to all if I can find any member willing to come forward to give evidence. Page 90 Page 91 337 has been re-written to meet the requirements as follows: 90 ago. bey was a Jasked him how he could afford to so much opium. I was told he "Kan fur" of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people, I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to make a little money. I asked him what signs there were. We secide there were signs in case of fights. He showed some signs. He was not headman then. He became one afterwards (witness with queue). The Triad Society shows signs. It was score muited before thau eign with queue, it is now. (Witness shows sleeve and 3 fingers). The object of the Triad ivas originally to attack Cauton. It was established in the second year of Herm Fung. The object now is quite different. By the Society join. different. Those who have for their object the distierbence of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other we illegal acts. J'am hit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society in Hongkong. He became 'ett'an' the banishment of Yang Put-in. Jeet him and asked him what he was doing after he was. He said he was only carrying Toz fa business. I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insigeria of the Chief-tuan Q/ bowl. I found out that the great umber of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethern. I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman. When I was 10 years of age I heard of a Triad Society, the Society because flourishing again in 1881. Mr. Wei Yuk _ I shall wake inquiries to all if I COAL find any member willing to come forward to give evidence. lir has been adjusted to 90 ago. bey was a Jasked him how he could afford to so much oprium. I was told he "Kan fur of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people, I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to wake I asked him what c little money. signs there were. We secide there were signs in case of fights. He showed. A/ some signs. He was not headman then. He became one a afterwards (wituess with queue). The Triad Society shows signs. It was score muited before thau eign with queue, it is now. (Witnices shows sleeve and 3 fingers). The object of the Trind ivas originally to attack Cauton. was established in the second year of Herm Fung. The object now is quite different By the Society join. different. 91 337 Atow Those who have for their object the distierbence of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other we illegal acts. J'am hit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society in Hongkong. He became 'ett'an' the banishment of Yang Put-in. Jeet him and asked him what he was after he was doing. He said he was only carrying Toz fa business. I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insigeria of the Chief-tuan Q/ bowl I found out that the great umber of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethern. I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman_ When I was 10 years of age I heard of a Triad Society, the Society because flourishing again in 1881. Mr. Wei Yuk _ I shall wake inquiries to all if I COAL find any member willing to come forward to give evidence. lir The final version is Page 90 ... ago. bey was a Jasked him how he could afford to so much opium. I was told he "Kan fur" of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people, I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to make a little money. I asked him what signs there were. We decided there were signs in case of fights. He showed some signs. He was not headman then. He became one afterwards (witness with queue). The Triad Society shows signs. It was formed before, with a queue, it is now. (Witness shows sleeve and 3 fingers). The object of the Triad was originally to attack Canton. It was established in the second year of Ham Fung. The object now is quite different. By the Society join. different. Page 91 337 Atow Those who have for their object the disturbance of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other illegal acts. J'am Kit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society in Hongkong. He became 'ett'an' after the banishment of Yang Put-in. I met him and asked him what he was doing. He said he was only carrying on a Toz fa business. I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insignia of the Chief-tuan. I found out that the great number of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethren. I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman. When I was 10 years of age I heard of a Triad Society, the Society became flourishing again in 1881. Mr. Wei Yuk - I shall make inquiries to all if I can find any member willing to come forward to give evidence. lir
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90 ago. bey was a Jasked him how he could afford to so much oprium . I was told he " Kan fur of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His J'am Kit-chan: nawu toas "His funeral took place the other day. It was attended by over a thousand people, I told him he should not have anything to do with the Triad Society. He said I only belong to it in order to wake I asked him what c little money. signs there were . We secide there were signs in case of fights. He showed. A/ some signs. He was not headman then. He became one a afterwards (wituess with queue). The Triad shows signs Society was score muited before thau eign with queue, Society It it is now. (Witnices shows sleeve and 3 fingers). The object of the Trind ivas originally to attack Cauton. was established in the second year of Herm Fung. The object now is quite different By By 91. 337 Atow the Society join. different. Those who have for their object the distierbence of the peace by robbing, squeezes, and other we illegal acts. J'am hit-chau told that there had always been a Triad Society. in Hongkong. He became 'ett'an' the banishment of Yang Put- in. Jeet him and asked him what he was after he was doing. He said he on a was only carrying Toz fa business. I made inquiries and was told that he had received the insigeria of the Chief- tuan Q/ bowl I found out that the great umber of low characters who went to his funeral were his brethern. I do not know who is his successor, the Chairman_ When I was 10 years of ' age I heard of a Triad Society, the Society because flourishing again in 1881. Mr. Wei Yuk _ I shall wake inquiries to all if I COAL find any member willing to come forward to give evidence. lir
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Jasked him how he could afford to so much oprium . I was told he " Kan fur of the Triad Society, and that by introducing members, he made a good deal out of the entrance fees. His

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