At this stage, the Magistrate called to the Marshal, to know what was doing amongst the Sikhs at the back of the Court.
Mr. Abbey, (holding up four of the usual pattern Sikh sticks) have just taken these from Sikhs The Magistrate _(sternly)—Con-five ate them, and the interpreter is to tell these men that they are not slowed to bring sticks into Court. To is the lay in their country and be enforced here. I shall con-any sticks brough, into Mr. Kentwell opposed an applica tion for a remand and urged that ease should be decided forth-seen an automatic pistol and two very natty-looking weapons. There very Well might be a further charge. att: Kentwell—We, T ask for The Magististe—T shall refuse it, They ave far safer in the Amoy Road Gaol. T have already. seen Mr. Kentwell—Whether they are citizens of England or cit of india, they are entitled to bail-'The Magistrate—And I see no reason to grant it. Can you offer any further evidence now, Bfr, Maitland?
Maitland—I could, but it objection to a remand, but bail should be The Magistrate—Witl your men deny that they were there? Two were found covered with blood, one was wounded and another was found elsewhere, also injured.
Mr- Kentwell—We must go ahead.
The Magistrate—Oh, must we! Am T running this Court?
Mr. Kentwell—I admit that, The Magistrate—Oh, thank' you, very much.
Mr. Kentwell—tIt is only a charge under a by-law—just a street fight.
The Magistrate—Is it? I have sady given my opinion. If you vould know more, this man Banta is charging another man. He wa taken to hospital and would tell the Police nothing. He applied for a summons and I refused it because he would not give the police infor-motion to which they are entitled hen they are endeavouring to put down evil-doers. T refuse bail. The ease is remanded until Thursday.
Mr. Kentwell—I_ am afraid T cannot appear, as I have a case in the Higher Court, The Magistrate—Then get someone else. My list is. full and I cannot pug things off any: more.
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