− | to have the questions put and answered in Chinese as well; I should like to add that the notes were read sentence by sentence to the defendant; that I told him that I should be pleased to alter anything that was not correct, and he repeated at the end of each sentence "that is right," or words to that effect; I produce the books marked exhibit (C) and (D), referred to in the evidence of Mock Chee at the hearing on the 11th of October; they have been since in my custody; at the hearing of the judgment summons on the 11th of October Ah Gan and Mock Chee were also examined before me on oath.
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− | I have known the defendant for ten years; I recognize the book produced marked exhibit "C;" I have examined it; it was brought to the Chinese Benevolent Society in March, April or May last; I am Secretary for that Society; the book contains the partnership accounts of See Sing, Fung Due, Suee Sing, Chin Hong and others; Foung Due, the accused, told me; Ah Duck was one of the partners; Foung Due is also known by the name of Mon Kee; Mon Kee and Foung Due are the same person; Foung Due told me so and it is so in the book.
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