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6.
When he was arrested he was pointed out as Ohu Tsoi not as
Chu Loi. He is not Chu Tsol and has never been known as Chu Esoi.
7.
In the trial the evidence of identification entirely broke
down, and Chu Loi proved by his own evidence and that of Chu Fook an
alibi which was unshaken by cross examination and which covered
both the alleged stealing and the alleged murder. He was acquitted
of murder Evidence was also given by his employer the said Ip Tam
as to his good character and that he was regularly employed in the
Colony up to the time of his arrest Ip Tam was not cross examined
by the prosecution.
B.
At the time that Chu Loi was committed to the Sessions on the
murder charge he was convicted of being in possession of arms
without a licence and sentencedto 3 months hard labour or a fine of
$250. He served the sentence as he was unable to pay the fine.
9.
Then the sentence expired on the 23rd May 1914 he was detained_
on a warrant for deportation under the Deportation Ordinances 1912
and 1913.
10. He was interviewed by the Secretary for Chinese Affairs as
provided by the Ordinances and was told by him vaguely what charges
were made against him he did not hear the evidence in support of
the charges so that he had no opportunity of cross-examining. He was
asked if anyone could give evidence in his favour, and the people
mentioned by him were interviewed by the Secretary for Chinese
Affairs, but he was not allowed to be present. His solicitor was
not permitted to see him until after this interview.
11.
On being informed of this by your petitioner my sclicitor wrote
the following letter.
sir,
28th May
1914.
I am instructed by the relatives of Chu Loi, who I am informed
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