In answer to Mr. Reader Harris, witness said it was a common thing for prisoners to make accusations of torture and produce wounds and injuries to support their aceusations, and these had been shown on occasion to e self-inflicted. Two Chinese detectives had been charged at the Mixed Court in connexion with this case, and were on remand.
His Lordship—When there is a case for inquiry, how is the detective selected who is to deal with Witness—The man in charge of the detectives at that particular Station selects him. Gabbutt was in charge of the detective branch at Hongkew and Balchin was one "f the staff.
His Lordship—Can you tell us why Det.-Sgt. Okajima should have been brought into this case at midnight?
Witness—I have no idea.
His Lordship—We know there were already two foreign detectives on the case, and certainly two Chinese. Can you give me any reason why a Japanese should have been brought in at midnight?
Witness—No reason at all, unless Okajima happened to be there.
His Lordship—The complainant, 2 Chinese house boy, charged by a foreign officer, gives the names of Chinese where inquiry is to be made. Can you give any reason why a Japanese should have been employed Witness—No.
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