These monies were paid for dangerous work such as delivering cargoes to the Japanese military forces in Tientsin and when they were under fire. The reason why witness did not pay the crew was owing to the fact that the presents from the charterers decreased. He added that he used the word "Bonus" on statements made by him because he had keen in a hurry at the time of writing. "If Mr. Koo wanted me to overload the ship with iron, he would offer me money," witness stated.
Mr. Newman—Did he pay you for a little deck space outside your cabin?—Wes it a little deck space? I thought it was quite a large space. Tt was occupied by bundles of paper with something inside the paper. He gave me a present of $400 for carry-~ing this, The papers had a bad smell.
The Judge—Most things have a bad smell in this city.
Mr. Newman—In other words you Were taking a bribe?—A present was given to me for having a bad smell outside my room.
Mr. Newman—What was in the paper?—A bad smell. I didn't look. They were for the manager of the Yokohama Specie Bank in Tientsin.
Never Overloaded Capt. Turner then added that the ship was never overloaded. He saw to that personally. Mr. Koo was very pleased with, him and he gave him the $400 as a present.
The Judge then pointed out that it was very unwise to accept presents from natives of this country because these presents were likely to be construed as bribes and the acceptance of bribes was a criminal offence.
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