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1904-10 Rex vs. Wong On and Wong Gow – murder (at the Chinese theatre)

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MR TAYLOR: The whole matter has taken my clients somewhat by surprise. COURT: (Addressing interpreter) . Ask Haw Fat where he lives  ? INTERPRETER: At the present time he is living at the Chinese Theatre, but he intends to move;as soon as he finds a place he will move, COURT: And your address Wong Wing Fook ? INTERPRETER: He live at Sing Lee, 37 Fisgard Street. COURT: Requests interpreter to tell witness he is bound over to appear in another Court to give evidence herein. The witness acknowledges obligation. MR POWELL: I present SUE QUON for cross-examination. MR. TAYLOR: For the same reason I don't wish to cross-examine him. Court requests interpreter to tell witness he is bound over to appear in another court to give evidence herein. Witness acknowledges obligation. COURT Now, what is his address ? INTERPRETER: He is living at the Chinese Theatre at the present time. MR. POWELL: That is the case for the prosecution your Honor. Court: (To interpreter) I want you to Interpret to the two accused— take Wong On first— (Reading) "Having heard the evidence do you wish to say anything in answer to the charge-—" MR, TAYLOR: Well, your Honor, can I answer for BC Archives GR-0419 BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL Box 100 File 1904/10 Attorney General documents.