The Archive · 1929

Developments in the Garcia Case

Mexico Said to be Dissatisfied with Result of Trial has been learned that the Mexican Government, not satisfied by the Provisional Court of Appeal in Shanghai the sentences imposed on Carlos del Valle, Mexican citizens convicted of running a gambling house and being professional gamblers, has taken the matter. chang It is learned further that the Mexican side of the controversy is upheld by the Chinese Minister: to Mexico who feels that the Mexican citizens convicted in the local courts did not receive amenities in the trial that would be afforded Chinese citizens in similar circumstances in Meanwhile the subject is. under review in Nanking and a statement concerning the status of citizens in China may be ju the near future, We also understand that Dr, 0, Fischer, counsel for the convicted Mexienns has filed an appeal. in Nanking from the sentence based: on rounds of Jaw, Application in Court of Consuls An application has been filed for an adjournment. of the case.which Mx, Koo'Kaza is bringing against the Shanghai Municipal Council for $20,000, claimed for alleged.damages received throught the erection of barricades by the police outside 161e, Bubbling Well Road, The plaintitt, who is a Chinese clerk, claimed that his house which was in the neighbourhood was me vaded by police officers, and that the roof of his house was con sequently partly damaged. Plaintiff farther claimed that his family. was very much frightened, thinking thab the police who had' entered: thetr house were a gang of kidnappers.

The hearing which was originally set for October 29 is to be heard in the Court of Consuls, Mr,.-Mait-Jand will appear for the plaintiff while Messrs, Hansons will repreent the Council.

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