Sir Vandeleur Grayburn and his deputy E. P. Streatfield go to the head of Foreign Affairs Mr. Oda and confess their role in the attempt to smuggle money into Stanley (see February 20). They keep the name of Charles Hyde - who'd also given Dr. Talbot money - out of it, probably because Hyde is the most active BAAG agent amongst the bankers. Oda tells them this is a serious matter. But they have to wait to find out what action, if any, will be taken against them.
Source:
Frank King, History of the HKSBC, Volume 3, 1988, page 622
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