Sergeants of proved trustworthiness were detailed to verify the statements made, and they established the truth of the Chinese Constable's allegations.
6.
I considered the evidence conclusive, especially as there was no reasonable pretext for Gulah being in the lane at all, unless by assignation, and I accordingly advised him that in my opinion his best course was to make a confession, and throw himself upon the mercy of the Government.
I pointed out that if he denied the charge, and it was proved against him, his punishment would in all probability be far heavier than if he admitted it.
I was careful to exercise no pressure upon him, but made him clearly understand that what I said to him was merely my advice, which he need not follow unless he wished.
Finally he said he would admit the charge.
I then drafted the confession, read it over to him, and asked him if he was willing to sign it as it stood.
He signed it in my presence.
I believe he kept the statement which he had drawn up, denying the charge.
7.
I consider that my advice to him was sound, as the Government paid the passages to India of himself and his family, which they would certainly not have done if he had persisted in his denial.
8.
To the best of my knowledge he never expressed any desire at the time that the case should go before the Court.
I should say that there is no doubt whatever that a conviction would have been obtained if the Government had prosecuted him, and I am sure he knew it.
In my opinion the complaint about his case not having been sent for trial is simply an afterthought.
I am certain from what I recollect of my interviews with him, that he had then not the least desire to be tried.
17th May, 1909.
(Sgd.) P.P.J. Wodehouse,
Ag. Dep. Supt. of Police.
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Sergeants of proved trustworthiness were detailed to verify the statements made, and they established the truth of the Chinese
Constable's allegations.
6.
I considered the evidence conclusive,
especially as there was no reasonable pretext for Gulah being in the lane) at all, unless by assignation, and I accordingly
advised him that in my opinion his best course was to make a
confession, and throw himself upon the mercy of the Government.
I pointed out that if he denied the charge, and it was proved
against him, his punishment would in all probability be far
heavier than if he admitted.it. I was careful to exercise no
Pressure upon him, but made him clearly understand that what I said to him was merely my advice, which he need not follow unless he wished. Finally he said he would admit the charge. I
then drafted the confession, read it over to him, and asked
him if he was willing to sign it as it stood. He signed it in my presence. I believe he kept the statement which he had drawn
up, denying the charge.
7.
I consider that my advice to him was sound,
as the Government paid the passages to India of himself and his
family, which they would certainly not have done if he had
persisted in his denial.
8.
To the best of my knowledge he never
expressed any desire at the time that the case should go before
the Court. I should say that there is no doubt whatever that a
conviction would have been obtained. if the Government had
prosecuted him, and I am sure he knew it. In my opinion the
complaint about his case not having been sent for trial is
simply an afterthought. I am certain from what I recollect of
my interviews with him, that he had then not the least desire to
be tried.
17th. May, 1909.
(Sa.) P.P.J.Wodehouse,
Ag. Dep.Supt.of Police.
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