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Sergeant to 190) Tai pau chi was there. I asked why we had been obliged to shut up. Tang Chung said he would go to the station and enquire what was the matter. I was told "Fai pau Chie."

I knew that Kwai taw Hoi had made this statement that ...

6. Leaving the question of the books and papers on one side for the moment, as to the content we see from the information was practically correct as to the other matters mentioned in the letter to Mr. May.

(a) That these two gambling houses existed. (b) That the Keepers were Oliam Yin (Sham Chea's nephew) and Law Chi (tai pau chi).

(c) that the upper floor of 3 East Street was used as a depôt for the gambling house.

2. The documents and books found at No. 3 East Street and which were in the handwriting of Sham Chea appear to be exactly what you would expect to find if you were to seize the books and papers of an illegal gambling house.

The books have no name upon them. The memoranda accounts have nothing on them to show any legal business. Octés are carefully avoided even in the memoranda.

Take for instance list: 1.) (L in Mr. May's list of enclosures). The 19th entry is "194 Fang 11.7 + $100". This does not show what month or year it is made, it does not show whether the 11.7 is a payment or a receipt. It is perfectly unintelligible.

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462 Sergeant to 190) Tai pau chi was there. I asked why we had been obliged to shut up. Tang Chung said he would go to the station and enquire what was the matter. I was told "Fai pau Chie." I knew that Kwai taw Hoi had made this statement that ... 6. Leaving the question of the books and papers on one side for the moment, as to the content we see from the information was practically correct as to the other matters mentioned in the letter to Mr. May. (a) That these two gambling houses existed. (b) That the Keepers were Oliam Yin (Sham Chea's nephew) and Law Chi (tai pau chi). (c) that the upper floor of 3 East Street was used as a depôt for the gambling house. 2. The documents and books found at No. 3 East Street and which were in the handwriting of Sham Chea appear to be exactly what you would expect to find if you were to seize the books and papers of an illegal gambling house. The books have no name upon them. The memoranda accounts have nothing on them to show any legal business. Octés are carefully avoided even in the memoranda. Take for instance list: 1.) (L in Mr. May's list of enclosures). The 19th entry is "194 Fang 11.7 + $100". This does not show what month or year it is made, it does not show whether the 11.7 is a payment or a receipt. It is perfectly unintelligible. (4)
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