The Archive · 1929

Chinese Clubs and Gambling

Dr. Fischer then directed his examination to Chinese clubs and witness said that he could not tell how many Weences had been issued to Chinese clubs but he did not think there were as many as 500.

Is it known to you personally that gambling goes on on a large scale in these clubs?—No. It would be a bad job for them if I did Know. They would be charged criminally. No. 161¢ Bubbling Welt Road had we dus Ticenee.

Do foreigners have to get licences to open elubs—No. I don't know what tiffin Consuls require, though.

Then the licsnees are for Chiness clubs only?—According to the by-

Cavlos Garcia, the frst appellant, was then recalled and he testified at length regarding certain documents which were handed to him by Judge TTeeng. He anid that he did mot live at 15le Bubuung Wen Road, Which he had rented for the purpose of entertaining friends with the {dea of putting before them a pr0- position' such. as an. apartment House and a Coney Island amusement resort like the Great World.

His plans in this respect were in Dr. Fischer's office. He decided later not to put the proposition forward or to sell shares, because it was not the best time.

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