v. Cuarso, Mest of two rings, [Remanded from the 26th ult.]
An interpreter speaking the prisoner's language having, ben procured, the previous evidence taken in the case was translated to him. The prisoner repeated his former defence that he had. purchased the waistcoat in the lining of which the two rings were found, from a Portuguese who had since left for Japan. Moreover the manner in which the Aiscovery was made was wonderful. "Ho was searched at the Central Police Station first by a Chinese then by an European officer, both of whom examined his vest closely, and nothing was found on him, He underwent a similar examination at the Hongkew station under aChinese constable with the same result. But when an European sergeant handled him, the fore rings were felt in, the lining of his Nalstooat How they got there was @ mys. tery. He had bought the vest with a pair of trewsers to match from the Portuguese for $4, He had not stolen the rings, It was pointed out to him that the evidence of the Chinese prosecutor did not charge him with theft—but that the rings were missed after prisoner had left the shop, that no one had entered in the meantime, and that the Prosecutor had next seen them at the station. Could he offer any explanation as to howie was that the rings were found on him.
Tu reply to the be expressed his The thing wap inexplicable to the prisoner. willingness that his Worship should dispose of the case without sending it before a jury, but he could not plead guilty.
Committed for trial.
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