Mr. Rodger—Does he know what those instructions are?
Witness—He does not. It is understood that a British woman married to an American will be protected to some extent as the wife of an American citizen.
Mr. Rodger—But not as an American citizen'!
Witness—She will receive protection.
His Honowr—The law stands at the present moment in America is that defendant is still a British subject. I, believe already there have been difficulties about. jthe granting of passports.
Mr. Rodger—We really do not. know what the position is, until we receive ful] instructions, possibly lunti] the matter has been passed upon by the Supreme Court. It must go_ there.
His Honour—It may be overruled by the Sureme Court as iboing unconstitutional.
Mr. Faithfull—Defendant is still British subject.
His Honour—Under Ameritan
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