Mr. Harry A. Pond, an American citizen and a steward by profession, now employed by Reynell & Co—During January, I was employed as steward of the Central Hotel. On'a day, the exact date of which I don't remenitier,-I met Greer in the buffet of the Hotel and he asked me to walk with him as far as Stokes and Platt's office. When we arrived there he asked me to stop outside, saying he had a little business regarding a cheque. When he came out from the office he had cheque and showed it to me. I believe it was for $500. We went back to the Central Hotel, where he had it cashed. Mr. Hespeler at that time was sitting at a table in the buffet and after having the cheque cashed, Greer told me he had handed Hespeler $100*of that. money. He aleo handed me $30 which he had borrowed the day before. I saw Greer hand some money to Hespeler, but could not see how much. I cannot identify that cheque shown me by Greer, as I only. saw in his hand and did not read it.
By his Worship—The cheque was cashed as far as I know at the office of the Hotel, but I don't know by whom.
Cross-examined by Mr. Ellis—Iam quite goctsin Gree told me he handed Hespeler By his Worship—I had seen Greer in the Central Hotel on several occasions other than this to which Ihave referred. I know Mr. Hespeler and have also seen him in and out of the hotel. I do not remember to have seen Greer and Hespeler particularly together. Greer did not tell me his business at Stokes and Platt's. I am not quite sure whether Hespeler was already in the Hotel when we got back or whether he came in afterwards. I don't remember seeing Hespeler there before we left to go to Stokes and Platt's offi By Mr. Ellis—I don't remember wi ther Greer told methatthe $100 he paid Hespeler was money ho. had borrowed from him.
Detective-Inspector McDowell (recalled)—At about 11 a.m, yesterday I obtained this cheque from the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. It is signed by: Mr. Platt and endorsed by Greer. 1 bali it to be the cheque referred to.- (Cheque which was drawn on 4th January and cashed on the same day put in). Yesterday before noon Gaoler Chandler H.B. M, gaol informed me that Greer wished to see me At about 5 p.m. went to the gaol and saw Greer. " Ho handed me this statement.(put in).
His Worship—This is a long statement from Greer. I don't know if you (Mr. Ellis) wish it read now.
Mr. Ellis—That rests outiroly with your Worship, but 1 don't know how far you will admit it as evidence.
His Worship—It is a confession and will' he subject. to the ordinary rules of confession.
In reply to his Worship, Detective. Inspector MeDowell said there-had. not Deen time as yet to get certain evidence he had written for to Chinkiang.
Mr. Ellis also intimated that he might need to call witnesses from Chinkiang.
His Worship said he proposed in the meantime to call Greer to the witness box, swear him, and ask if he desired to amplify his statement in any way. statement would than be put with the depositions.
Mr. Ellis asked his Worship at this stage if he considered sufficient evidence, had been brought by the police on behalf of the for to justify him in'committing Hogpalgr far trial.
Worship thought it better for Mr. Ellis to-withhold -hig address on the point till Greer had been called. Greer would be called at once...
Calling Greer forward, his Worship, before swearing him, said: I want you
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