Ths Magistrate (referring to a previous remark by Mr. Goldring) It is curious for a German to come here and say, "I am a German. but under the jurisdiction of the Chinese court, and propose to show that a Chinese Court could do.' Ho will have to show me what Chinese court would do. Would a Chinese court outside of Shanghai entertain this action? The prosecution, the Magistrate remarked, could suc a British subject for an infringement of the trade mark.
the Order in Council applied to The prosecution had to show that the second charge. The whole object of the Merchandise Marks Act was that British subjects should respect the trade marks of foreign citizens, if those citizens are bound to respect British trade marks, After further comment, the Magistrate said to Mr. Goldring, "You ask for a remand for one week. Do you wish to lodge further charges?"
Mr. Goldring—Yes, your Worship, we have one.
"Counsel then read out the further charge, that on September 9 the defendant was alleged to have stolen bottles, corks, capsules and brandy, the property of Giesel Ca. Replying to an observation of the Magistrate, Mr. Goldring state ed that the godown from which. the goods were alleged to have been stolen was at No. 1a Chaoufoong Road, and was the same godown: mentioned in the first charge.
Mr. Anderson objected to bail in Tha Magistrate remarked that in many cases, where the bail was very high and out of proportion to tha offence, the pact man stayed in prison, while the rich man could walk along the Bund if he felt so inclined.
Mr. Goldring—It is not a case for nominal bail.
Mr. Anderson—I suggest $1,000.
Mr. Goldring—Halve it and call it $2,000.
accused was remanded for 2 week, bail being fixed in two sureties of $500 each.
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