In the end, it was decided that every Chinese should declare on oath, in accordance with his religion, that in no case would he take out a new permit and that, if necessary, he would be prepared to face imprisonment. A permit case has been going on for some days past against an Indian named Lala. It came up for hearing on the 27th before Mr. Wenderburg. It is also my duty to investigate the rights of people who want to enter with permits. On April 20, I saw Lala near my office, and he said to me, I wish to work with you.
Many men desire to take out permits.
If you supply me information about them, both of us will make much money. I shall charge everyone 20 of which I shall give you 8. There are many Indians and Chinese here with false permits. If you get their permits set right, I shall pay you 20. That way you will earn 400 a month, and I 200.