CO129-541-11 Cheng Kwok Yau- trial judge's notes 1-1-1932 - 31-12-1932 — Page 118

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We went then by car o the Tung Shan Hotel, on the

Praya, near the Macao Steamer Wharf. We there booked

Room No.50 in the name Xi Li Sz, the Chinese equivalent of

Christie's name. Accused paid the 310 deposit required.

It was now about 9 or 9.30 mode In that room acousøð.

asked Christie how he would know that the poson would be

effective. Christie said it could be tried on a chick en

Accused told

er rabbit, and I suggested a guinea pig.

Christie that he thought a gun better. He told Christie

net to be afraid, being under age, and if he was arrested

he could have Mr. Jenkin to defend him or if he likeɗhe

could get legal advice first. I suggested to get Mr. Hall.

We left the Tung Shan at 10 a.m. or 10.15 a.me, all

three si

To came to town by the Baby Austin. ·

stoped at the Pharmacy, in Des Voeux Road, near Jardines.

We stopped there because accused asked Christie to may

the poison there. Christie bought nothing there. Them

we went to the King's Pharmacy. Christie went in and

came out with a white packet. He gave it to the secused.

He told the accused it was potassium cyanide.

Then we went to Fletaker's Pharmacy, A«.ü. Buildings{

Christie went in and came out with a package so long

(1.0. 4 inchus). Accused opened it. Before doing so he

aaked Christie how much it was and Christie said $14. I

said "Why so dear" Yr. Chang said, "Hover mind even if

it was $114. * Then he opened the packet, and I say a

needle and a glass tube.

Then we went to Statue Square à parked the OLX.

The accused told Chriatie to wait in the car, while

accused and I went to Le à Le's office. It was accuse

idea. We then interviewed Mr. M.V. Lo, who is my cousin.

Accused told M.W.Le that he had a brother. Q. Can we have

the actual words, as I asked before.

"I have a

"brother who is a sort of manima. If he kills someone

"in a fight will he be charged for murder."

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Accused