H. M.'s Consul occupied a seat on the Bench.
J. Parker, J. Humber, J, Robinson, A. Rynne, G. Williamson, W. Topper, T. Pakely, S. Coxinan, 'T.
W. Smith anda man named' Solomon appeared to answer to the charge of having no ostensi jo means of living.
Urs Yousitr said the accused were summoned at the instance of Mer lajesty's Consul under a notiti tion from the Minister at Pel eking that all parties residing at the Treaty Ports should have some osteusible means of living; and that proof of employment was necessary, the bare assertion of the accused would not do.
tated that he. made living by collecting bills for ing goods on com-ant Europeans; ab present he had things from Barnet & Ca. to sell on commission.
To the Court:—Me was employed by Mr. Elias of Messrs, Barnet & Co,'s, and Itt at present a boat ne of theirs for' sale.
Ihe knew bim for along time and bills for the Chinese way not a satisfactory statement.
Mr. Penfold said he was "fering for sale the other day $28 worth of postage stamps, which he had no doubt were stolen.
Humnsr stated that he lived on the other side of the water and used to get assistance from Mr. Syle.
Mr. Tapp stated he was a deserter, and had been put on board his ship but ha again deserted.
His Wonsnir thought that getting assistance from Mr. Syle was not a sutisinctury way of living: the accused was charged before him that morning with stealing 50 cts. worth of coal and when arrested $3 were found in his possession.
Roptxsox stated that the Inst week he had foanil employment, and was engaged to look after a Theatre on the French Concession, for which he gets a salary of
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