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arrested the witness on a charge of perjury and brought him before the other magistrate on

Upon my own case coming again, I was informed by an Inspector of Police that this had been done,

From this time, Mr Francis Queen's Counsel, instructed by Mr Caldwell, appeared on behalf of the Chinese Government and Mr Dennys appeared for the defence.

Upon receiving that information, I stated what I conceived to be the proper course for me to take under the circumstances, namely that I should adjourn my case from week to week until the other case arising from it was disposed of. I at the same time invited arguments against the adoption of this course. No opposition was raised.

The defence, by Mr Francis, contended that the prisoners ought to be discharged on the evidence already given.

The following extract from the China Mail gives an account of what took place:

THE CHINESE RENDITION CASE. (Before Mr Wodehouse.) Some further interesting proceedings took place at the Magistracy this forenoon in connection with the Chinese rendition case. Mr Francis, instructed by Mr Caldwell, appeared for the Chinese Government; and Mr Dennys, for two of the prisoners. Mr Mossop, in the absence of Mr Holmes, appeared for the other prisoner.

Mr Francis asked His Worship for an adjournment for forty-eight hours to enable him to make himself acquainted with the depositions, as he had only just received instructions to appear by Mr Caldwell.

Mr Mossop said Mr Holmes had instructed him that he was entirely opposed to any adjournment.

Mr Wodehouse said he would first call Inspector Quincey to state what had taken place since the last sitting.

Inspector Quincey—Since the last hearing of the case, two men have been arrested, the witness, Leung Yow, and the mandarin, Li Li. Evidence has been taken before the other Magistrate, and the case now stands remanded till this afternoon. Witness Leung Yow is charged with perjury and attempt to murder, and Mr Dennys, solicitor, is prosecuting as a private prosecutor.

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12. 13 122 arrested the witness on a charge of perjury and brought him before the other magistrate on Upon my own case coming again, I was informed by an Inspector of Police that this had been done, From this time, Mr Francis Queen's Counsel, instructed by Mr Caldwell, appeared on behalf of the Chinese Government and Mr Dennys appeared for the defence. Upon receiving that information, I stated what I conceived to be the proper course for me to take under the circumstances, namely that I should adjourn my case from week to week until the other case arising from it was disposed of. I at the same time invited arguments against the adoption of this course. No opposition was raised. The defence, by Mr Francis, contended that the prisoners ought to be discharged on the evidence already given. The following extract from the China Mail gives an account of what took place: THE CHINESE RENDITION CASE. (Before Mr Wodehouse.) Some further interesting proceedings took place at the Magistracy this forenoon in connection with the Chinese rendition case. Mr Francis, instructed by Mr Caldwell, appeared for the Chinese Government; and Mr Dennys, for two of the prisoners. Mr Mossop, in the absence of Mr Holmes, appeared for the other prisoner. Mr Francis asked His Worship for an adjournment for forty-eight hours to enable him to make himself acquainted with the depositions, as he had only just received instructions to appear by Mr Caldwell. Mr Mossop said Mr Holmes had instructed him that he was entirely opposed to any adjournment. Mr Wodehouse said he would first call Inspector Quincey to state what had taken place since the last sitting. Inspector Quincey—Since the last hearing of the case, two men have been arrested, the witness, Leung Yow, and the mandarin, Li Li. Evidence has been taken before the other Magistrate, and the case now stands remanded till this afternoon. Witness Leung Yow is charged with perjury and attempt to murder, and Mr Dennys, solicitor, is prosecuting as a private prosecutor.
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THE CHINESE RENDITION CASE. (Before Mr Wodehouse.) Some further interesting proceedings took place at the Magistracy this forenoon in connection with the Chinese rendition case. Mr Francis, instructed by Mr Caldwell, appeared for the Chinese Government; and Mr Dennys, for two of the prisoners. Mr Mossop, in the absence of Mr Holmes, appeared for the other prisoner.

Mr Francis asked Elis Worship for an adjournment for forty-eight hours to enable him to make himself acquainted with the depositions, as he had only just received instructions to appear by Mr Caldwell.

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Mr Holmes bad instructed him that he was entirely opposed to any adjournment,

Mr Wodehouse said he would first call Inspector Quincey to state what bad taken place since last sitting.

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