The following comment appeared 'n Thursday's Chinese papers on the verdict in the case against Gabbutt and Balchin The "Sinwanpao" states that the judge and jury -have spent much time: and effort in connexion vith the trial of the two foreign detectives at the British Supreme Court. "The Chinese," the paper comments, who have always worked in the interests of justice and longed for a just settlement, have not a word to say in connexion with the verdict in favour of the two men, or their release. Whether the verdict is a just one or not, we prefer to leave criticism to others. There is no doubt that the complainant was severely injured while im the police station. Throughout the trial this was generally admitted. If the Court desires, as it can be, to be a real protector of the law and justice, the Court will do its utmost to find out who is the real criminal (aggressor)."
The most sensational case ever heard in the British Supreme Court was concluded on Wednesday and Gabbutt and Balchin, detective officers in the Municipal the three charges, and at 3.90 they; Police, have been acquitted. Ths acquittal, com-
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