Mr. O. D. Walker, of Peking, then gose and proceeded to address Magistrate Loh, in Chinese, whereupon Mr. Ferrajolo requested him
he represented. to speak English, and say whom A "scene" ensued, Mr. Walker insisting on addressing the Magistrate in Chinese, and the Assessor vociferously demanding that English be spoken and an answer given to his question.
In the course of the tumult, it was understood that Mr. Walker claimed that his clients were n6t subject to the jurisdiction of the court and were therefore not required to attend, or to put up security.
The Assessor—Very well, you have no standing in this court.
My. Walker continued to speak in Chinese, the Assessor meanwhile vigorously and loudly protesting, and finally counsel'was ordered to cease and sit: down.
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