Long Tse-dong, a shroff, was charged on remand, with carelessness, in connexion with a fire that occurred at 107-8 Canton Road.
Accused was represented by Mr. Fleming. Inspector McDowell asked permission to alter the charge to one of arson. He pointed out that there was the strongest motive for barning down the place, as the firm was Tls. 8,000 in debt, and was Tls. 7,000 over-insured. He therefore asked fora remand for a special hearing.
Mr. Fleming opposed the application to amend the charge, loo the request for a remand. He pointed out that his client was only an employee, and that in bringing this case Inspector McDowell had been over-zealous.
The Court remanded the accused, pending an investigation of the premises the Magistrate and Assessor in the course of the afternoon. and Mr. 8. Bartow (British Assessor).
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