CO129-541-11 Cheng Kwok Yau- trial judge's notes 1-1-1932 - 31-12-1932 — Page 84

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were only out for money. An abortive attempt was made that night (19th March).

Fetter. That is new evidence.

Lindsell. Yes, but when Zimmern gave his evidence the Polise

had no knowledge of the actual plot which led to the

death of the accused.

Pr.'s excuse for going back to his house on the evening of the 24th March was that he wanted to get money to gamble with, but

he had won $150 that afternoon. Circuitous route from Kwong

Hoi Xi to West Point. Pr., on early morning of 25th, told

Zimmern that he and Christie should go to Canton.

that morning.

Zimmern went

3. The plot was hatched on the 23rd. Feb. the very day after

that on which Lai Ming Fai left Pr.

It was Pr.'s chauffeur who approached Chuá.

It was the failure of the attempt on the 21st March that led

to the renewed offer to Z. & C., and the mention of $10,000.

It was the procuring of the second automatic that led to the

newed confidence in the Chui gang.

The $2,000 could have come from no one except Fr.

Potter. I shall object to the evidence of the conspiracy of

Zimmern and Christie, which cannot be given on a

charge of another conspiracy unless it is relevant to

same isme in that charge. I shall later argue

objection. The Crown must show how it is relevant and

should do so now.

Sheldon. If Potter does not want to argue the matter now, I shall

not argue it.

Oswald Cedric Womack. 3.

Surveyor, P.W.D. Proves plan

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Charles Arthur Grimes 3.

Chief Draughtsman, B.0.0., P.W.D.

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