1932-08-16 — Page 19

THE

HONGKONG

CHRISTIE UNDER FIRE IN CHENG MURDER TRIAL

(Continued from Page 1).

Witness: said he could put it in a cup of tea or coffee.

whether it was a five dollar or

And that you winked at him the Well, the Court has hnd both moment you first Buggested versions.-Zimmern said "You have poison?-Yes.

nothing to fear" and he also sald You winked at him because at what I gave in the Police Court. that moment the plot to swindle) Cheng had entered your brain?— Yes.

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After breakfast, they all went to the Tung Shan Hotel and book

He said you had nothing to fear

The coxswain of the ed a room on the sixth floor,

jand then told you something which | launch Chof Hing, was charged Cheng gave as deposit a bank

The plot an you have detailed in slowed you had everything in the before the Hon. Comdr. Hole, at note, but witness could not say this Court? Witness did not world to fear. I put it to you, the Marine Court this

morning, ten dollar bill. All three occupied reply and counsel asked "Why the this is a bold effort to sustain with failing to exhibit navigation the room.

After a while Cheng pau Christie replied that he Zimmern.-No.

Why did you go to Mr. Davidson? asked witness how he was to know thought Mr. Jonkin had not finish-

Lance Sergeant Cleathero, pro- secuting, and he saw THE DEPOSITIONS ISSUĖ,

the Choi that the poison was effective and ed his question. Counsel repent-

Hing, coming up behind a police witness replied that the accuseded it and witness answered in thes

[afrmative, could experiment on a

Mr. Sheldon: I'should think, my launch in Wancha!

Bay. thicken.

The Mr. Jenkin Cheng told witness that he had Christie that the plot was

then put it to lord, that this is now the time for launch had a white light forward, nothing to be afraid of an he was Zimmern, he and Fung should tions.

that the defence to put in the deposi- but had no port and starboard under 21 years. He suggested share the spoils. Christle again

lights. He called to his coxswain that they

He argued that the depositions to should obtain legal

kret alongside the Jaunch, had been put to the witness for the but 131 order tö do advice and accordingly left the replied yes.

they purpose of his contradicting them.

10 cross the bows of E A short legal argument followed. steamer, When they hailed The Chief Justice ruled that the the launch, the green light was Did you know anything about depositions need not be put in as then suddenly put into view, being Lai Ming-fay at the time the plot evidence for the defence, saying "A lifted above the deck. Question- entered your brain?—Nothing. question has been put to this witing accused, witness Was told

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itarnit Bauer 4528. The coxswain of the police Song Atton Water (Burma), is wrong and put in the depositions, launch, when called, failed in re-en-Apple Lucle then it becomes their evidence."

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Detet-Valse Caprice (Rubinstein, arr. Crooke) Mr. Jenkin: Why did you go in

The defendant said the lights Delet--Perpetum Mablic (Weber. art. Crooke Mr. Davidson?- I wanted a chance

J. H. Squire Colenta Ortel 9287. were burning and in position all House(n) Jock the Filter (6) The Balind- speak to Zimmern.

the while.

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hotel.

POISON BOUGHT.

quick

"Do you still say you are only a medium or moderately thinker 7-Yen.

On reaching the Queen's Dis- pensary, Cheng asked witness to purchase nome poison. Witness went inside with the intention of buying a hypodermic syringe but was unable to get one. They then went to the King's Dispensary true. and, under the pretext of wanting potassium cyanide for photo- grapic work, purchased an ounce, of the poison.

had

Comdr. Hole registered a convic- | tion, and imposed a fine of $15 or

wo weeks' imprisonment.

reasour

A LITTLE ABOUT EACH. When the Court resumed this the first question Mr. ruorning, Later, witness went fo the Lindsell put to you was whetheri Pharmacy and there bought a two at the Yee Fong Chan Restaurant,

NO RECEIPT. c.c. hypodermic syringe for four on the night of March 20th, Fai What do you mean Christic? dollars, money for which had been Ming-fay's name was mentioned You went to Mr. Davidson's office given to him by the necused. The and you said "No." You have in order to have a chance to speak syringe was handed to the accused now reinforced that position by | to Zimmern?About the plan 1 who had driven the car to Stanleyanying that at the time the plot, had formed and tried to convince now said of Zimmern's Street. When witness handed him was hatched you had never heard Cheng that 1 was in earnest.

for going to C. Y. Kwan?--He may the article he said that it cost $14 her

name. Now at the Magia- but Cheng replied that he did not trary, did you say, in answer to--I wanted a receipt from a lawyer

Why go to Mr. Davidson's at all?bave Bad another way of doing it. Why do you suggest that? This enre even if it cost $111.

Mr. Lindseli "At the Yee. Fong to show Cheng that I had seen a

is the first time you have made After examining the syringe. Chan dinner, Cheng had already lawyer and was serious in putting that, suggestion. anywhere. It they went to Statue Square where mentioned and spoken l

Tai Fung away.

was because of what I heard him the car was left with Christie, the Ming-fay and did you say that accused and Zimmern going to you then asked him who she was?!ceipt was given,

Did you get a receipt?---No re- Bay to C. Y. Kwan. Measra. Lo and Lo. Half an hour I may have done so, but I do not| Inter, they returned and Cheng recollect it.

When giving evidence in chief] told witness that the lawyer had!

in answer to Mr. Lindsell on Jane said that if a man was under the piot entered your brain you knew Mr. Davidson I did not myself see I put it to you that when the 6 did you say as follows: Besides age of 21 and killed someone he all about Fung, Lai Ming-fay and any other solicitor-I did. would br detained at

the Cheng-I did not know all about Governor's pleasure.

them. I knew a little about each.

COULD NOT READ BOARD.

Answering further questions,) witness suid that at this time he seeing Zimmern practically

The reason for your telling the Magistrate that besides Mr. Davidson you did not yourself see any other solicitors? What was your reason for that?-1 completely forgot that I had gone to see Mr. C. Y. Kwan. As a matter of fact after the Court adjourned I told Mr. Lindsell

Can

Tell me, what did he say to C. Y. Kwan?-As Kur recollect he said, "I have a friend named "A" who wants to kill a man named "B" and has offered $10,000 to us for doing it. We don't want to kill "B" but could you

tell us how to get "A's". money?"

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The accused handed Zimmern | $10 and told them that if they so desired they could 'consult another) solicitor, if witness

not! Wa satisfied with the explanation.

Witness and Zimmern went to was Messrs.. Hasting. Dennys

just a few moments ago that you of the sugar and very day. It was at Zimmern's Rowley and then to Mr. C. Yinvitation that he went to stay Kwan. On returning to where the with him at the Nathan Intel accused was waiting. Cheng asked from March 18 to March 14. Hel witness if he were satisfied and did not know that Pung and Lai witness' replied that he was.

NO INTENT TO KILL.

nhout it.

London Terminals.

Market quiet unchanged,

had no idea why Zimmern wanted has been received by Messrs. Per-

go?-At the time I had no idea.treath and Co. You told us a few moments ago that even standing in the witness Why did you go and see Mr. Cox to-day you Ming-fay were staying there. He.

still regard the naw the board with the names of Y. Kwan?--I v15 Zimmern's visit to C. Y. Kwan as absolutely residents printed on it but he suggestion to see Mr. C. Y. Kwas. purposeless ?--Yes, I do.

Not your iten at all?-No. could not rend Chinese characters. !

That statement which you attri bule to Zimmern. The question which he is supposed to have | put to C, Y. Kwan,

That came to

it-It did.

WAS SATISFIED.

Mr. Lindsell-Were you satis- Mr. Jenkin: You knuw all fied? It really did not matter about Fung and Lai Ming-fay whether the advice the lawyer before you went to the Nathan gave me was satisfactory or not.

Why so?--Because I had no in-Hotel and before the door-knock-at Mr. Davidson's interview? you somewhat as a surprise did

tention of killing Fang.

What was your intention, then?! -To obtain Cheng's money.

5 ing episode?—No. don't member hearing their names.

You were satisfied by finishing

- Yes, I was satisfied.

Although you did not get a re-)

Although it fitted in absolutely, Witness said that during the ceipt?--Yox.

if it were true, with your alleged hour they waited for Cheng to And how did you hope to do

I will put my question lo you pot, your admitted plot? Fitted turn UB. Zimmern told That? Since he offered me $10,00) nothing about what was to luppen go to C. Y. Kwan-It was Zim-idea he was going to say such # him again. Why did you and Zimmern in exactly with it?-But I had no and he agreed with my plan of in the Nathan Hotel. poisoning Funit, I could

It was a mern's suggestion." fore: coincidence that he. Fung. fai warn Fung so that I did not nerd Ming-fas and Zimmern were stay-givo-He wanted me to

is, that the only reason you can to poison him at all, but give himing on the same floor at the same him so I accompanied him.

go with part of the money and let him go tinie. away.

Any other reason?-1 had"

crasse

The party later returned to the Mr. Jenkint You read in the Tung Shan Hotel where Cheng left afternoon and morning papers the witness anti Zinimert. The report of Zimmern's following day witness met Cheng examination? who remarked That he

Witness: Yes. had

CLASH IN EVIDENCE?

experimented on a chicken withi success. Ho informed

witnessi

that he had braken the first)

Mr. Jenkin: Zimmern told us!

other reason in mind.

thing.

Curious that he should Have thought of it?-le may have thought of the same thing.

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Batavia Aug. 15. The Government of the Dutch Indies does not consider the pre- sent moment opportune for the re- And what he put to C. Y. Kwan opening of International discus- was exactly what you had discussions on the rubber situation, ac- with him when walking to Mr.cording to a ministerial statement Davidson's?—He did not warn toe made to-day by the People's Coun- about it.

Is it still a mystery to you why you and Christie went to see: . Y. Kwan? There's no mystery ahouted it. He wanted to see C. Y. Kwan and I did not question him.

DID NOT ASK.

gyringe and asked Christie to buy that after going to Lo and Lo's

Did it strike you as strange that him another, Witness purchased office, Cheng returned to the car, he wanted to see another solicitor?

e.c. syringe from the where you had remained and that--Why should it be strange,

five Pharmacy.

CROSS-EXAMINATION.-

Cheng informed you that Lo had Did it strike you as strange? -- advised you had nothing to fear. What was there strange in it? Is that correct?—No.

may have had some ideas own.

He

It is untrue?-He did not put it

Mr. Jenkin rose to cross-examine Christie at 11.20 a.m. His first in those words. question was "Christie, you have a quick mind haven't you?"

Witness replied "I don't think

50."

You think quickly 7-No answer. Mr. Jenkin: You don't think

Do you regard yourself as quick thinker or not?—No

of his Did you ask him?--I did not. Doesn't it strike you now as be- dnes not. He could see two lawyers. He could see another solicitor.

I will read the exact words to you. Zimmern said this is what log strange?-It Cheng told you, "We have seen the lawyer and you need not be afraid." Now, was Cheng the man who told you that?-Both Cheng und Zimmern told me.

Both of them, you are sure?— blind, a blind. Yes,

Mr. Jenkin repeated the ques- tion several times but witness gave the same reply.

Mr. Jenkin: Do you refuse to answer?-1 am answering to the best of my ability.

The question was again repeat ed and witness replied that it might have been the same.

ell.

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Mr. Jenkin: It was, in fact, on your own case, the very assistance which you wanted; legal assistance as to how you could perpetrate this You had, on your own case, made swindle on Cheng-I wanted no RADIO TO PLAY 2ND BATTERY it clear to him that this idea of legal assistance. I could do it going to see Mr. Davidson was al

myself.

The Radio Sports Club will play You wanted no legal assistance the 2nd. Battery, H.K.S.R.A. on the You wanted to go and talk to him about the plan? Why go to Davidson ?-As I said, Marina Ground to-day at 6.30 p.m.

to get a receipt. Now let me read what you said: Yes.

The following will represent the Did you read the opening state. In the Court below. "Zimmern No point in going to the solici You went to C. Y. Kwan, P. Singh; Hanib, G. Jack, J. Shingh; Radio:-S. Singh: J. T. K. Gilchrist, ment of Mr. Lindsell in this case? jand Cheng went off. I remainedtors at all was there?-No.

Christie, for the purpose of pro- A. V. Gouveya, S. Singh, Awta Singh, viding material for blackmail. Singh and H. Singh. Reserves: ing Cheng?-Blackmailing?

M. Singh and Atta Singh. Now if you don't like that Mr. Hanin. word I will give you your choice of words and ask you why you object to blackmailing-There was no blackmall in it.

As a slow Thinker 7-Average.

Yes,

He characterised your evidener as "tainted"?-So I see.

in the car in front of Queen And you did not ask him why he Victoria's statue. That was about "anted to go to C. Y. Kwan?--I I o'clock. They both returned at¦ did not. 11.20. Zimmern spoke to me in

Mr. Jenkin:-You will there-Chinese and Englia while the fore forgive me if I cross-examine accused

the you on those lines.

getting into Have you

I was in the back Fairly goo.

was driver's seat.

n good memory-seat.

TALK WITH ZIMMERN. Seen Zimmern since last nighty

-YER.

Talk to him?-Yes. - Spent the night with him?-No. Spent sometime with him?---

Yes.

You told us yesterday you BAW Fung in Shanghat once only but never spoke to him? Yes.

What Zimmern said was in the hearing of the accused. "Mr. Horace Lo has said that If you are under age and kill somebody, you could be banged or detained at the Governor's pleasure.” Did you say that?-Yes.

Was it true?--Yes.

EVERYTHING TO FEAR. There is no reference in the de- positions to the prisoner giving you

How long ago was that 7-1930, the result of the interview?—I was

Can you tell me the month?--Inot asked that question.

am not sure.

It was either Octo-

If what you say is true, then as ber or November.

率 a result of Mr. Lo's advice you had Were you

in company with everything in the world to fear?— Zimmern 7-Yes.

Yes. You have told us that up

An absolutely purposeless vi- sit as far as you were concern. ed?--Yes.

Exactly.

And you still regard it as such 2---

Who did the talking to C. Y. Kwan?-Zimmern.

NEWSPAPERS AGAIN.

he

Did you read in the newspapers that the learned Judge #nid could not see any blackmail in the case?--Yes.

with him and C. Y. Kwan?—Yes.

Were you present in the room

Do you now know the reason why Zimmern went to C. Y. Kwan?at all. Yes.

Is that why you say so?—Not What do you call it?--Money by Although you had not af the fraudulent means, if you wish. time of going there?--Yes.

801 not wishing. What call it 7---Money you

by

means to cheat Cheng of the money.

TWO PLOTS?

I

word to Mr. Kwan.

NO IMPRESSION,

Referee:

If not for that reason there's none that you can give? That's a hard one isn't it?--It is 1101. can give you no reason why he I did not say a word to C. Y. Kwan,

went.

Are you asking us to believe between Zimmern and C. Y. Kwan that this conversation took place

mind?-It did." leaving no Impression DI

your

And you knew why it was being anked? Not until after it asked.

Was

State your reason?-He went to do see Mr. Kwan to seek advice on a fraudulent means.

Now answer my question,, if' to C. Y. Kwan's office was in order not for the reason of providing

I put it to you that your visit; to get data which would be a lever data by which you could lever That is, to see how to carry out which you could use in order to money out of Cheng by fraudulent And if Zimmern's story is that the plot which you yourself had get money by fraudulent means means what other reason can you to March 20 when you met at din- they came back and said there was hatched earller that morning when out of Chong?I did not any axive for that viait?-Zimmern may have wanted another means. ner you had no idea that Fung nothing to fear, his evidence in you whiked your eye?No. He Did I ask you that?--You anid.

Do you really say that you false and your evidenco is true, may have had another plot in his

thought that Mr. Kwan would ns- The dinner took place ap-You cannot square them.-Zimmern own mind.

I put it to you that your visit 1st in another plan to get money proximately 18 months after the came back and said "You have Oh! two plota?-I any he may to C. Y. Kwan's office was in order by fraud out of Cheng? I had first time you saw Fung? Yes, |nothing to fear. That is what the have had. I don't know.

to get data which would be a lever not the slightest idea. I did not lawyer said."

Your plot, Christie, waв to which you could use in order to know what Zimmern went to sen cheat Chong out of his money get money by fraudulent means C. Y. Kwan for. If I had known wasn't it?-Yoa,

out of Cheng 7--No.

I may have stopped him." You deny it?--Yes.

was in Hongkong 7-No.

THE WINK.. Zimmern tells us

that winked at him?-Yes, I did.

you

Is that true?—Yes.

Then, the Police Court evidenco His falso?-It is not false.

That is precisely what you havo

went to aco Mr. Kwan.

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who say he is a better Ranjitsinhji was at the same nge. Now he has been invited to make the trip to Australia.

(Continued from Page 8.) The reloctors have taken a chance on him, it may well prove to be a sary to bang the ball against the lucky chance; and it will give Pataudi railings at Lord's, given a good stylo valuable experience of Australia'a and perfect timing. For an hour on a bowlers. For we can see every pro- recent Thursday, let us repeat, his bability of Pataudi's third triumph drivas sped enchantingly over the in big games at Lord's when we next green turf. There was never a ques-face the Australians there in a Test tion of their being stopped or noved, match. for he placed them beautifully, clear of cover and extra-cover, and they car- ried far too much speed to be cut off in the deep-field.

pressure is highest over the Pacific to The Royal Observatory reports that the south-east of the Bonins. Tho HIS CHANCE,

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