CO129-541-11 Cheng Kwok Yau- trial judge's notes 1-1-1932 - 31-12-1932 — Page 35

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March in the afternɔ n the accused t 1d Zimcern that he

had visited the Nathan Hotel and by use of a faked

telephone call had brought Fung and the girl from their

room and had said to the "I warn you; you beware.

On the same night (it is possible that this date is not de finitely fixed) the accused tid Zimmern that he had

two men shadowing Fung and that he would pay these agents

only if Fung's death was effected. Zimmern said "Why

not leave it in my hands?" and the accused relied that

he would "see about it”.

On the 20th March the accused told Zimmern that

the two men had failed to follow his instructions.

On the 24th March from 4.30 p.m. to 8.40 p.m.

Zimmern and the accused were together at several places.

At 8.30 p.m. or 8.40 p.m. the accused said he was going

to the telephone, went away, and came back after a few

minutes. He then said that he would back to his

abo de, 50 Village Road, Happy Valley, in order to get

The accused drove Zimmern and another person in

money.

his ear to the Happy Valley. On passing the hospital

to which the deceased hadb

deceased hadbeen taken and out. ide which

a crowd had gathered he remarked to Zimmern that there

muss have been a motor-car accident. On arrival the

acoused went into his house and Zimmern andhis friend

remained outside in his car. The accused on his retum

seemed afraid for his own safety. He drove them back to

the town; and the friend got out a route and left them.

The accused afterwards said to Zimmern "George Fung is

dead. Lei Ming Fai has rung up my house and swears

vengeance against me." furt.er the accused told Zimmern

to keep quiet, otherwise he might be killed in the same

Zimmern and the accused remained together untél

5 a.m. the following morning. The accused then gave

Zimmern 350 and told him to go to Canton, which he did.

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