The Archive · 1923

Arms Traffic Case

Searching Analysis of the Evidence: Accused Fined for His Part in Gensan Deal The lengthy proceedings arising out of the arrest of Lawrence D. Kearny last July on two charges of conspiracy against the United States of America by importing arms into China in violation of the treaties, were concluded at the U. & Court last Friday when' the accused came up for judgment. His Honour Judge Lobingier found him guilty on the second charge, relating to the $2,500 (Mexican currency) Gensan deal, and fined him

subsidiary imprisonment in event. of non-payment.—On the first charge (Cause No. 2307) Kearny was acquitted, the Judge holding that the whole responsibility for the transaction was assumed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Navy, Admiral Tu Shih-kuei.

(Cause No. 2317) upon: which he With regard to _the charge was convicted, there was no such assumption.of responsibility by

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