Kentwell—I think am entitled to ask permission to say a few words. I have felt very much embarrassed ever since the Chinese case came up in July last and this morning I want ¢o impress on your! Lordship my conviction of "tae courage you have in giving this judgment in open Court. The previous hearings were in Chamber but T think the whole world should know of your decision in this case. Sic Sidney Barton is well aware of the change of circumstances in this ime, The Judge—I know nothing of the irewmstanecs of which you speak. Air. Kentwell—You have delivered a judgment to have me struc off the roll of the Bar. It was some time last July or August that the ease came up and I feel sorry that the Crown Advocate hat based his application on that. It would seem rather peculiar that when your Lordship heard the case Inst July lor August you found that there was. false registration in the Spanish case, I don't think it is fair that the same matter should be brought. up before you in order to have [put out of commission.
The Judge—That is a matter you} have a right to urge on appeal to ithe Privy Council.
Mr, Kentwell—An appeal would be futile. I wish to state in open Court that this registration was done six years ago and two years ago my opinion completely changed, that (Chinese should not be registered in any consulate.
The Judge—Your opinions politicly have nothing whatever to do ith this Court.
Mr. Kentwell—My attitude has [changed with regard to Chinese who seek foreign: protection. I feel that} it is because of my political views. that your Lordship has chosen ut me out of action.
The Judge—I must stop you there, Ihave no knowledge of your political views. I have no knowledge whatsoever in th T only know, that you addressed a Ratepayers Meeting, which anybody has a right} to do. It is purely an abstract, Mr. Kentwell still was attempting] to argue when the Judge left ti
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