The Archive · 1925

Defendant Acquitted But Warned

strate, in giving hig: decision, said there was evidence that defendant was warned that his tenants were suspected of being professional gamblers, and evidence that gambling took place at the som "club," but there was no evidence that defendant "wilfully and knowingly" permitted the premises to be used for gambling. Tf British people were concerned, the Bohemia "Club" would uns doubtedly be condemned asa gaming house, On the evidence, he could not find that defendant had wilfully and knowingly permitted game fight.-be wise for. Mr. Tamwa to change his tenants, Mr. Ward—Mr, Tamwa carried out Major Hilton-Johnson's advie as far ax he could. He got the best guarantee he could get, gle will at once give notice to end the lens hut he may have a great deal of difficulty with the Brazilian authorities.

The Magistrate—They would have to sue him in this court, Mr, Ward—There is a difficult egal problem involved. pet, Magistrate—Yess but it can The case wax suen dismissed,

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