Ten Lien-tang, a woman, was charged with adultery and the theft of certain goods, the property of the late Wong Yik-foo. Wong Zung-zo pro-secured, and was represented by Mr. Ellis and Mr. F. M. Brook G. D. Masse defended accused.
Mr. Musso stated that accused's name appeared in the Register of Spanish subjects at the Spanish Consulate, She had been given until August 15 to verify her claim to Spanish protection. Counsel asked for remand to enable his client to prove ber nationality.
Mr. Ellis submitted that the action was a purely Chinese one, and should be left to the Magistrate to deal with. He looked upon it as a civil matter.
Mr. Musso again applied for remand, and ssu; that in the meantime his client should be allowed out on bail.
The Const remanded accused until Monday next, bat refused to entertain the question of bail.
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