July 18, Lo Wen-kan, Minister of Justice, and Mr. Cheng' Tien-hai, Vice-Minister of Justice, who resign connection with the Noulens that, "the transference of the Previous opinion
Noulens' case to Shanghai would be a violation of judicial independence, The Noulens broke their hunger strike this morning. They are now under medical cave at the Drum Tower hospital, It is understood that when they have sufficiently recovered, their trial will be resumed and they will have a Chinese lawyer for their defense, Hope for a transfer of the case to the Shanghai District Court has been definitely abandoned—Reuter.
The Nanking District Court has iven notice to. six local Chinese to appear before it as witnesses. when the hearing of the case against the Noulens is. resumed.
Huang Wen, a Cantonese, manager of the Hwa Hsing Ca. Szechuen Road, one of the six Chinese Summoned." by" the Court, was brought before the Second Branch Kiangsu High Court yesterday and was informed of the Nanking authorities" instructions, Mr. T, S. Lea, Assistant Municipal Advocate, told' the court that. although six persons had been summoned by the Nanking court, only Huang was able to appear yesterday, the five others having either appeared or removed s0 that the could not locate them, 'The Court, having told the witness that he' myst, proceed to Nan~ King to testify mn the Noulens case when the hearing is resumed, clared that the failure on part of the witness to. comply with the order would result in severe punishment. Huang stated he was willing to proceed to the capital upon being summoned by the court, July 18.
The condition of Mr. and Mrs Noulens is improving following their entry into hospital, They are taking milk to-day "on. the, doeto Advice and are benefiting alveady.—Reuter.
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