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possible will be instituted without delay, if they are

justified.

I should perhaps add that the editor of this paper, who

is also the editor of the China Mail, may also have committed a criminal contempt of Court by commenting (adversely to the Crown) on the evidence in a case of murder which is now

being heard before the Acting Chief Justice, and will conclude

in one or two days' time. The se reports were published in

last night's issue of the China Mail. I am considering an

application to the Court today by motion in respect of the

comment referred to.

(sd) J.A.Fraser.

Attorney General.

23rd June, 1938.