The trial of the murderers of Mr. Brooks took place on the 28th of February and the following days, at Chinanfu, in the presence of Mr. C. W. Campbell, of H.B.MLs Consular Service.
Before the trial.was held Mr. Campbell visited the disturbed district, where the murder was committed. After going over the ground the case could be understood much more clearly; besides which, the visit ofa British Consul in a green chair escorted by some twenty of the Governor's soldiers had
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