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to whether that oath is the most binding on the witness.

Court: Read it in Chinese to the witness. (Oath read by interpreter to witness) What does he say about that form of oath being binding on him?

David Lee: He says yes I tell the truth on that oath.

Court: That form is binding on him?

David Lee: Yes, that oath will make him tell the truth.

Court: Very well, just have him sign it in the right place. See that he puts his name in the right place there. (witness signs as indicated by Interpreter form of oath as handed him for signature)

Court: Now ask him what his name is.

Interpreter (Interrupting): What is the Chinese date ?

Interpreter (for defence): the 28th.

Court: I want to know his name now. Haw Fat Chung

Court: Have you the Joss paper?

Mr. Powell: My learned friend has no doubt got it.

Mr. Taylor: I did not want him sworn at all.

Mr. Powell: I understand the challenger is the man who provides all the ammunition.

Mr. Taylor: This challenger is not going to do it. We do not furnish ammunition for the purpose of swearing. Usually I take it that the prosecution does that.

BC Archives GR-0419 Box 100 File 1904/10 / BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. / Attorney General documents.