'A matter of no little importance was mentioned in the Provisional Court.tast Friday in connection with a case in which a man was charged with armed robbery. The case was heard by Judge Tseng and Dr. Ramondino, Senior Consul's Deputy, and Mr, Woo Ling-kung appeared the complainant, while Mr. Koo Kung-ping defended, Court Inspr. Eva, prosecuting, stated that accused was arrested at Changchow on a despatch war issued by the Provisional Court, also ordered that $500, the proceeds of the robbery, should be handed over to the Provisional Court. Accused was handed over but the money was not forthcoming, and this was required in connection with the case:"it was the property. of complainant, Chinese detective testified that the Bureau of Public Safety at Changchow had handed accused over to him but not the $500. He was told that this money had been used sufficient to meet their expenses They wanted another $200. This money had been recovered from accused's home.
Mr, Woo informed the Judge that the Changchow authorities had made statement to the effect that, if they persisted in demanding the return of the money, they would release accused. He hoped that the: Court would take the matter up with the Provincial Government, 'A remand was ordered.
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