CO129-541-11 Cheng Kwok Yau- trial judge's notes 1-1-1932 - 31-12-1932 — Page 59

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the accused he took steps to get his rival killed; that he used for the purcose his own chauffeur lau fling and that this chauffeur put the matter in the hands of another chauffeur,

a man called Chui Yung Shom.

(To the Chief Justice) At this point, my lord, may

I have put in a list of the principal characters in this case, which the defence has already seen and of which I have copies for the members of the Jury.

The Chief Justice: Any objection, ir. Potter, to

their being handed to the Jury?

Jury).

ur. Potter: None, My Lord. (Lists handed to the

The Chief Justice (to Ar. lind@ell): That date did

you may she left?

Mr. lindwell: The 22nd February last, dy Lord. (To the Jury) If you will refer to the list which I have just given you, you will find that number 4 is lau Hing, or Iau Shiu Kei the names are rather differently referred to according as the witnesses speak in the Cantonese or Shanghai dialects.

Mr. Potter: Would it assist you, My Lord, if I informed you that we have a shorthand note being taken of my learned friend's address and it will save your Lordship taking it down as fully as you might otherwise. There will be a copy available to your lordship at any time.

Mr. Lindeell (continuing): Number 6 on the list is a friend living at 14 Shan Kwong Road, from whose house the

dut, couple had just come out. Number 9 - I have just mentioned is a private chauffeur alleged to be the organiser of the alleged murder. Those are the characters I have so far

mentiuned.

This an Chui hud in his possession at the time two autostics: he himself engaged first one gungan, a Shanghai man named "ong Nam Sheung (number 12 on the list) and then a second