Shanghai, 8h March, Before Consul-General vor Haas.
Mr. G. Eitter was summoned by " China-named Chang Shou-chi, formerly a customs shroff, and now a rent culiector, for assault.
Complainent, whose head was bandaged, stated that between two and three o'eluck on Monday afterivon he was walking down North Shanse Koad when he met defendant, who without avy provocation spain his face, inwrit remonstrated, whereupon de-ruck him on the head and arm with " stick, cutting m pretty severely. Pwo policemen then cawe up, with whom complainant went to Hongkew Police Station, where he was ad ised ty go) to a doctor in order to have his wounds dressed, which he did, the doctor tel him he would not be well fur ten days, Defenduut's statement was to the effect that whos he met complainant the latter spat on the ground before him and then defendant spat too," but not in complainant's face as alleged. Defer passing on when complainant you." Defendant then stopped and asked compli hat he menue, when complainant rais ing manner. Seeing this, defendant raised his stick and stepped back, whereupon complainant stooped, picked up a large stone and threw itatdefendant, who stooped just in time to avoid a blow, the stone pas-ug over his head. Defendwnt then struck complainant with his stick, and two police-mien coming up were just in time to prevent complainant throwing another stone, Defendant gave his name and address to the policemen and then went away.. The locality was a notoriously rowdy one and defendant acted throug! self-defence.
The evidence of a shopkeeper, who saw the occurrence, was taken, and also that of the two police constables.
Judgnient was reserved.
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