Kent stein appeared oe remand charged on the indictment set out shove, Mr. 8. H. McKeen and Mr. J, C. E.
Douglas prosecuted, and the accused was represented by Mr. Montaga Harris.
Mr. McKean ssid that he would like te alter the charge to Tle. 2,051.93, the difference being the amount to which accessed wan en.itled as his share of profits on that transaction The two other charges For that, on Novas 28 at Shanghai, being entrusted by Mesore. Reid, Evans Ca., with the sam of Tis, 3,091.77, in order that he might pay the sam in satisfaction of monies due under certain contracts for tea ordered from Han Shen-one, Mow Wong-loco, Tien Po Chang, and Yuen Sing Loong, he did fraudulently convert the sine, or part thereof, to his own use, contrary to Statute 1, Edward VII, Chapter 10. And for.that be did on December 6, 1911 being entrusted by Messrs. Reid, Evans & Ca., with the sum of Tie. 4788.14 in order that be might apply and pay the same in satisfaction of monies due under certain contract's fortes, ordered from Mao Woo Loong and Wing San cheong, did {raaduleotly convert the same, or part thereof, to his own use contrary to Statute 1, Edward 'VIL, Chapter 10.
These additional charges wore read over to the accuses, who, however, made no reply.
Mr. McKean asked for " remand, and the case was accordingly adjourned until the next day.
Shanghai, Dec. 28.
Mr. J.C, E. Douglas appeared to prosecute, and Mr. Montaga Harris was for the defendant.
J. H. Inwood, Constable at Ciseioo Consulate, gave evidence of arrest. At 1am. on Sunday morning he went no board the ©. M. 8, Sikiaog with tie German Vice-Consul to exact warrant. Defendant wis ached © Ace you Kent," sod he replica " Yes, I Worship—Is that important Doos Mr, Ket deny that he is Mr. Kent
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