At the Mixed Court on Monday, chauffeur named Yang Kyau-ling was charged with having recklessly driven a motor car on the Bund on Saturday morning, and with causing bodily harm to two Chinese.
Chief Inspector Kinipple stated that defendant was employed by Dr. Holper, and on Saturday morning, when driving car No. 1987 along the Bund, run down a _riesha which was occupied by_a Chinese woman and child. Both were thrown very violently from the riesha and were injured.
Det. Inspector Cruickshank stated that the car passed over the two Chinese. There were two foreign ladies, and some children, in the car.
The Assessor—(Mr. Blackburn)—They would be rather important witnesses Witness—They may be.
Inspector Kinipple—They were told the case would come up for hearing this morning.
Defendant told the Court that he was driving very slowly. A motor truck*suddenly came along at a fast pace, and he steered to the side. accidentally colliding with the ricsha.
The Assessor—I think we ought to give defendant the benefit of any evidence that can be brought his favour.
The case was adjourned for a week, for the attendance of the foreign witnesses mentioned.
Waar can be done with a destitute wanderer, mute and unable to write? The problem was considered in the Mixed Court on Monday and, no solution being arrived at, the homeless one was sent out upon the streets again to continue his wanderings. A kindly foreigner, after having given the man clothes, had taken him to Hongkew station to see what the police might be able to do in the ease.
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