The Archive · 1903

Cross-examination by Mr. Ellis

You told us just now that when Detective Eadie showed this prisoner the characters on the warrant he did not deny they were his name?—Yes.

Let me suggest. to you that prisoner did not say: "That is my name," but simply left it at that?—No, he did not say that the name was not his.

Chen Chieh-fu, called, cautioned and examined by Mr. Ellis:—What is your name?—Chén Chieh-fu.

Do you recollect going with this foreign detective and this Chinese detective to a house in Burkill Road some few months ago?—Yes, on the 6th day of the th intercalary moon.

Did you go into the house with these two men—the Chinese and foreign detective?—Yes.

Did you see this man Chen Chung-yi in the house?—Yes, he was inside.

Did_you hear the, foreign detective or the Chinese detective say anything to the man?—The house contained two rooms with two floors. The detectives went into the inner room and I was by Mr. Jones—It is interesting to hear ity the stairway; what actually was said I] asa mistake was made in his case also. can't say.

Mr. Ellis—With regard to yourself Didn't you go into the room with were your addressed by your proper name? them?—I" didn't go actually into the]—Ciéa Ch'ung-yi addressed' me as Mr. room; I was on the stairway, but the Chien and the detectives arrested me also. detectives went inside.

Were you shown the warrant then Did you hear any conversation between No. this man and the detectives at any time?—No. into the det The Assestor—There is no need to go his case; the fact that What did you see?—I saw them come] mistake was made in his case also would out, all together. carry us no further.

Did you hear anything?—They then] Mr. Ellis—No, but it is somewhat likely went out, got into rieshas and went te with all these Chinese names." the station.

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