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MORPHIA CASE.

TWO EUROPEANS CHARGED.

When James Christie, otherwise known ля Colonel Christie, a British subject, and C. Bluhm, Latvian, were charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Police Court yesterday afternoon with undertaking to procure and supply a large quantity of mor- phia, it was stated that the accused were arrested by means of a police trap at No. 480 Nathan Road.

In the course of his opening statement, yesterday the Director of Criminal Intelligence stated that after Haynes had "spontane ously given the police informa- tion, he secured Haynes' services for the springing of a trap which resulted in the arrest of Christie and his companion.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1927.

Different Nanies. When Haynes arrived at the Nathan Road address he was in- troduced to the Burmian, and the deal was again discussed, Christia insisting that his name must not be allowed to appear in corres- pondence. It would appear that in his deals Chriatie was known by other names, one of these being Remington,

office at Nathan Road, in the even- Before this, the broker handed to ing, Haynes to take along a pos-Haynes three murked notes sup- sible Chinese buyer.

plied by the pollee, and Haynes in turn passed them to Christle. The Palice arrived and tonk both pris soners into custody. The markad netes were found in Christie's pos

No drugs were found on the pre- session when he was searched. mises. The arrest was the result of a trap. The trap arose entirely from Christie's own suggestion to Haynes to deal in the drug. A ments outside the Colony but, po watch was kept of their move- The following night, Haynes definite knowledge camo to light. again went over, this time taking The witness, Haynes, had spor with him the Chinese Police resertaneously given information of vist with the view to introducing what we required, and the "broker" him to the others as a prospective was acting entirely under our in- buyer. Christie was not there structions. when they arrived. The appoint-

The Chinese Police Resorci it, ment miscarried. But the follow. ing morning, Bluhm called on Hay- Au Yoong King Hing, was the first nes at St. George's Hotel, to ex-witness called by the prosecutir. plain why Christie could not keep He corroborated the story as out- the appointment. He produced ained by Mr. King, nota from Christic which, after! boing read, was destroyed.

At this meeting..on the mora- ing of November-10. Bluhm in formed Haynes that Christie had samples of morphia in Hongkong' but would be very cautious in pro- ducing them.

Reservist Gives Evidence,.

Regarding the first interview which he had with Christie, wit- ness said that the first question. put to him by Christie was "What do you want? Morphia?".

Describing the details of the would-be transaction witness said An appointment that Christie offered to procure CO was then made for another meet-kilos of morphia at. $600 per kilo Ing at No. 480 Nathan Road at and asked for a deposit of $1,000 8.30 on the following night of by witness. Christie explained November 11. It was kept. that the money would be required for Bluhm's passage to Shanghai to arrange the deal..

Question of Desposit,

At the outset, the Director of Criminal Intelligence handed in an amended charge altering certain dates in the original indictment; a second count which involved the same facts as the Grat against both prisoners; and Anally, a third count against the second prisoner. Bluhm only, of being in the Colony without a proper passport.. Christie Well-known.

"The Mr. King then said: facts in this case cover a propos- ed deal in morphia. Christie has

The Police Reservist continuing been known in Hongkong for There were present the' three many years, but for the purposes men and the bogus buyer. Short- said that he asked Christic what of this case he arrived in the lat- ly, after Haynes had arrived with guarantee he would receive if he ter half of September last," Prior the Chinese, the Burman appeared. deposited $1,000 with Christie. to this, in June, 1926, a witness As a matter of fact, he acted as The first defendant replied that who will be called, a Mr. L. E. Interpreter In Cantonese because he knew Haynes in London and Haynes, was introduced to Christie the bogus broker pretended not would not lose his faith for $10,- The witness was offered In Shanghai. The two met again to have a good knowledge of Eng-000."

several brands of the drug and in Hongkong in the latter halffish. September of this year, in the At this meeting Christie offered eventually chose "Swiss," explain- King Edward Hotel, this being fol- to sell Yee, or rather Au, as the ing to the Magistrate that he lowed by a visit paid by Haynes real name of the Palice Reservist could not pronounce the names of to Christie's room at No. 1 Vic-is, twenty kilogrammes of morphia, the other brands. toria Gardens, Kowloon.

at $600 per kilo. Bluhm was pre- sent in the room but took no part Prices and in the discussion: guarantees were discussed, at some length, and the "broker" said he had to consult his partner. Chris. tie asked for $1,000 deposit in the form of a guarantee, to cover cor- siderable expense entailed by a paysage to Shanghai and back. Then they left, Christie informing Haynes that he would telephone him later. He did and Haynes will tell what occurred over the telephone.

Here, amongst other informa- tion, Christie, told Haynes that he was engaged on a deal in morphia in North China and invited Hay- nes's assistance to get Chinese connexions in Hongkong. Haynes, whom I have known for several months, then come to me and told what Christie had said to him. Under my instructions, Haynes watched developments and kept in

touch with me.:

On November 2, Haynes received note from Christie who was then in Shanghai, and Haynes replied to it, saying that he expected to hear from Christie when he return ed to Hongkong. Christie return ed on November 3, and asked Hay

nes to call.

At this second interview whith took place again at Victoria Gar dens, Christie discussed an arms deal outside the Colony which he had in hard, but which had noth- ing to do with the present case. He then a that he had arrang- ed for a consigament of heroin in Shanghai.

A Quick Deal.

Having discussed the question of price and deposit with Chris- tie the witness arranged another interview for a few days later, but Christie insisted on quick negotia tions, producing a telegram from Shanghai which asked to put through some business quickly.

Regarding the deposit Christíg elimbed down to $300 and later to $200, but as the witness did not produce the money Christie refu ed to have any more to do with him.

The Police Trap.

The witness called on Chriatio Haynes went a few days later. with him and the form of the de-. posit was discussed. Christie.de mänded $1,000 down but the Police, The next meeting was on Satu. Reservist indicated that he would day, November 12, the following not part with any money without day. The sante people were pre-ecurity from Christic. Eventual- sent, and argaments took place y a compromise to deposit the about the $1,000 demanded by moncy in any bank to be namel Christie as a deposit. Chris by Christie was suggested, but even this was not,nccepted, Chris- tie wrote two notes to Haynes in

tie pointing out that he had been the room at No. 480 Nathan Road.

"done" for $10,000 in that way on which were thrown away after Haynes had read them. Christie a previous occasion. also asked Haynes if the latt could let him have some money which shows that the prisoners at the time were pressed for money.

Through Haynes, the "broker" fenced about the deposit, which he stipulated was to be placed in a bank or shop. Mr. Yee was not satisfied as to the proposed ar- rangements and would not put up cash on the spot. The result.was that Christie said if Yee would pay $200 cash down there and then Christie would keep the offer open until the following Wednesday. The "broker" again refused: he stated he must see his partner The next incident occurred on again. November 8, when Haynes had two Haynes on the following morn- meetings with Christie. The first ing urged Christle to see the bro- took place at 12.30 in the after-ker again, and this he did, going noon at St. George's House at back on his previous word, by ac- Kennedy Road where Haynes lives. cepting only $300, which Yee The second took place at 8.30 the thought was all that would be same evening at No. 480 Nathan needed to cover the cost of a trip Road. This latter address had

to Shanghai and back, and other been used for some months by the incidental expenses... two prisonera and by a certain "K," an Indian or Burman, One room was fitted out as an office, and the two prisoners had obtained hold of this for their own busincas transactions. They appeared to be still using it for that purpose on this date.

Police Reservist Introduced, At this time I had arranged for Haynes to be introduced to a Chin- 330 Police Reservist, who posing as a broker, was to open negctia tien for the purchase of morphia. His name is Au, but for the pur poses of the case, he assumed the name of Yee Siu-um, having an excellent knowledge of English and Cantonese,

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Sale Arranged,

Witness said that two days later in Mr. King's office he was handed three bogus $100 notes and two counterfeit $10 bills. With these notes in his pocket he went acres

see Christie once again and took Haynes with him.

When they arrived at the flat Haynes handed Christie a chil which stated that "the Chinese has Christie $300 with him now"

gain discussed the business and eventually drafted a receipt for the 3300, Haynes typing the form. The prospective buyer was told by Christie that he could obtain n similar supply once A month. The words "once a month" was spoken by Christie in Malay, a language which the witness under- stood. Just as the notes were being handed over to Christie An appointment was fixed for there was a knock at the door, the handing over of this money on Christie Immediately seized the Wednesday November 16. Chris-notes and pushed them into his tie arranged to sell ten" kilo- pocket. The door was opened by grammes of morphis to the broker Bluhm, who was present all the at the price of $600 per kilo, de- time, but took no part in the COD- livery to be made in Hongkong, versation. The police party then The broker agreed, and asked for arrived. a receipt for the deposit of $300.. Christie wrote the draft, which he | asked Haynes to type. This was done. It was then just before 12.80 p.m...

In the morning, Christie had in sroduced the second prisoner to Haynes at St. George's House and

Mr. Leask applied for permis- it this meeting Haynes saw to it

slon to reserve his cross-examina- that the question of morphia wits

tion and this was granted. It was again brought up for discussion,

indicated that the second defend- together with stock and prices. It

ant might have separate legal re was arranged that a second meet- It was arranged that the poli presentation when the case came ing was to take place at Christie's,Į should visit the place at 12.15 p.all up again at 11.30 to-dar.

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