As soon as accused left the court room he was followed by about 30 people, presumably the comiplainants. He managed to run into a small room, his pursuers after him. Then he tried to find his lawyer, Mr. Schoenfeld, but failed. Seeing Chief—Inspector Wheeler and Inspector Mackenzie leaving the compound. of the court, he attempted to follow, but his pursuers caught him and began ta strike him. Chief—Inspector Wheeler took hold of the man and told the others to desist. He warned the crowd, which had now increased to about 600, to leave the man alone; if the man or any policeman werd touched, he said, the attackers would be arrested and severely punished.
"This man has cheated us of our money! THe has robbed us of our rice! Better let us finish him and go to prison ourselves! We will have bread to eat there, we have none now! Strike! Strike!" came back the reply.
But none struck just then. The crowd became mord menacing and uglier. Suddenly out came a fist which drew first blood from the poor victim. The aggresser was dealt with by Sergeant Robertson, and the air became easier.
A MOTOR CAR RESCUB, A motor car which had been stopped by the crowd, was called upon, and the chauffeur now drove his way through. Inspector Mackkenzie and the Sergeant pushed the man into the car before them, Chinese policemen and detectives assisting in his protection. The batons of tha policemen had to be used and those nearest at hand drew back. One man placed himself immediately under the wheels of the motor car, saying he would die rather than see the man get off. He had nothing to live for, he said, and did not even have any rice ta eat. He was pulled away only with difficulty by a stout car went, the crowd following.
Whistles were blown by the followers, but the car and its oceupants went clear, and turning along Boone Road drove to Hongkew Polica station. Here the late accused jumped off. Looking over this shoulder and seeing that none of his enemies were following, he ran along Minghong Road and, keeping up a rare turn of speed, disappeared.
Every credit is due to the police officers for the smart way in which they handled the situation, as the mob was evidently out for blood.
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