Det, Inspector Prosser was then called and described the circumstances under which he took Loh over to the charge room from his quarters at Hongkew, his suspicion being aroused by Loh's conduct, coupled with the fact that he was wearing silk socks, gold brocaded shoes and white silk or satin pants. Witness proposed to discharge Leh and pay him off, but it was upon their overhearing him mention having taken $400 that Balchin took charge of him. Balchin never spoke to Loh, nor did he strike or kick him Did you think from his appearance that you had got a disguised Mandarin or a man of means for your coolie, asked the Crown Ad vocate.
Not at all, replied witness, but I thought he was there for no good purpose. "If it had not been for our over-hearing his remark about the $400," witness added, "he would never have been suspected of this matter and this would never have happened."
Det.-Sgt. Schmidt stated that he saw Balchin shortly before midnight on February 5 and invited him to go to Eddic's Cafe for a cold supper. They returned just og the cafe was about to close at 1 am.
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