Up to the end of October he had a staff of six paid helpers with a oral salary of approximately $190. He himself was paid $200 a month from September 13, when the campaign was started, up to that time. He did not at any time give Mr. Chen or the other defendants to understand that he was doing his work voluntarily and free for the sake of patriotism.
At a meeting of the Committee, Sir Shou-son Chow told him that he was to receive in future only $200 irespective of how many people were on his staff. That was to commence on November 1, and after some argument he agreed.
He received a letter from Mr. Chen on November 13 dispensing with his services as from November 15. He had never at any time given Mr. Chen to understand that his services could be dispensed with without notice. There had been no complaint Of his work at any time, and in fact Mr. Sin once recommended him for an increase of $50.
Cross-examined by Mr, Sin, plaintiff said the translation of the Chinese voster read: Buy National Salvation bonds for preservation, life, health and prosperity to the nation. It also mentioned the National Government.
Mr. Sin: Do you agree that as members of the Committee defendants were delegated by the Chinese Government to sell these bonds?—I don't know. Mr. Chen told me they were members.
How did you come to see Mr. Lam?—I went there on my own accord for the purpose of making it a duty for every Chinese to buy a bond. But I don't work on my empty stomach, if you get what I mean, Mr. Sin.
Before you began to work for the Committee what were you doing?—I was a very good newspaperman.
What was your work?—Advertising.
For which firm?—Too numerous.
I worked for different newspapers. 1 em a correspondent.
For what paper?—I am a freelancer.
In other words, you are a member of the unemployed?—I disagree.
For what firm then?—For several.
The Far East Oceanic News, for instance. I am their local agent.
Have you an office here?—Not since last year because the rent was too high.
So when you joined the Committee yeu were finished with that class of work and were devoting your time entirely to the bonds?—Naturally.
Have you tried to look for work since November last?—Yes.
And didn't sueceed?—What has that got to do with the case.
His Lordship: It has.
Mr. Sin: What firms have you approached for work?—The China Emtorium and various newspapers.
I take it that the purpose of your visit to Mr. Lam was to try to do your best for China?—My purpose was to help myself and China.
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