Musso—1 know the charges. brought against me. I am not guilty. I have never allowed disorderly conduct or fights in the Alhambra, By his Honour—There have been no complaints about the music. Mr, Tulloch wanted to buy a piece of ground which I refused to sell, so he tod me he would shut up the Alhambra. He never complained before this.
4 By Inspector MeDowell—I cannot remember the date when Mr. Tulloch said ho would close my Hotel up. It was before he went to Tientsin, The band always stops at 1.30 and sometimes at 12 o'clock. I don't want policemen to come to my place, as I don't get many people there when policemen are there. Iam not sure whether I was in the Hotel on Sunday night, but I gave instructions about the band which would be carried out if I were absent.
Inspector MeDowell—On Sunday night two detectives were there who have come to Court prepared to swear that the band played until 2.15 a.m By Inspector MeDowell—Women from Kiangse Road come to the hotel as well as people from the Shanghai Club.
By Mr. Musso—I have seen Mr. Bland in the Alhambra, as well as members of the Watch Committee, the Captain Superintendent of the Police and other respectable members of the community.
Inspector McDowell summed up the case for the prosecution and submitted that the evidence justified the charge and asked for a conviction. ited without permission.
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