The accused in the case were Wong Fu-tsai and Zeo Leo-van and they were charged with attemy to extort $4,000 from a ship's steward, Lee Tsai-chen, alleging that he was concerned in a big. pigt to smuggle Chinese into America Accoriling to Mr, T. Y. Chang, Assistant Municipal Advocate, complainant reported to Hongkew Police Station on Friday afternoon that he was forced by the two nceased to accompany them from the Great Eastern Hotel to the Hotel in the French Concession, where he was held until he gave a promise to pay them $4,000. They. were subsequently arrested.
Accused, questioned by the Court, admitted that they were members. of a gang engaged in smuggling Chinese to America. Complainant likewise was a member of the gang and he had taken active part in smuggling 18 Chinese across the Pacific recently. Complainant received the "fees" from clients and this money he kept for himself. They were only demanding their legal share, A week's remand was ordered, the Judge ordering complainant to ut up $1,000 bail to appear when required.
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