Dr. Fischer then referred to the Moral Welfare League, which had been responsible for bringing the prosecution. No doubt, he said, they could again come forward with a lot of further details. But he was going to admit the facts and refrain from going into any details. There was too much dirty linen.and he did not intend to wash it in court. Counsel again assured the bench that the house would be closed. It had been con-|* ducted quite properly.
There had been considerable comment recently in the press on the Moral Welfare League. It was not in the interest or security of the community for action to be concentrated in this certain spot (Kiangse Road houses). Otherwise the evil would spread all over the Settlement.
The Assessor remarked that the Court did not wish to listen to any remarks on the moral aspect of the case. Every one had his own opinion as to what the rights and the wrongs of the coe were morally. There was a certain law here which every resident had to submit to, and defendant had broken it. She would be fined $100, and within two weeks must leave the premises.
A Wiryess's Carrs, Immediately after, the Court had pronounced its decision there was a scene in the lawyers' and police waiting room. Defendant rushed out of the dock and on reaching the anteroom accosted Mr. Rawlinson, asking when he intended to make one of the witnesses at the first hearing pay his chits. Mr. Rawlinson replied that that witness was not a member of the League, which could take no action in the matter.
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