Mr. Harris—Then that ends the case, because I cannot prove that. I am prepared' to accept the ruling, though I do not approve of it.
The Magistrate—What is the next step?
Mr. Harris—For your Honour to dismiss the charge. I do not sce what else can be done.
The Magistrate—Most of us may think we know the law, but we may not always be accurate. What again is your contention? I must get this carefully.
Mr. Harris—My contention is that the defendant, when called upon.in Shanghai to account for monies which he had received in. Japan, refused and failed to make any accounting, that was a portion of the offence and gives the Court in Shanghai jurisdiction to try the charge. Secondly, on the question of venue, I refer to Section 39 (1) of the Larceny Act and say that, the defendant having been arrested in Shanghai, he may be tried in Shanghai as if the offence had been committed in that place. I admit I think my first argument is the strongest.
Mr. Teesdale—We are prepared to admit some part of the money was spent by the defendant in Shanghai.
The Magistrate—And some part would have been spent in Japan?
Mr.' Teesdale—Yes.
The Magistrate—Of course, you can make no admission in a criminal case. What is the next step, Mr. Harris, because I do not think Mr. Teesdale's admission makes any difference?
Mr. Harris—I still make my submission, and even more strongly. On your Honour's ruling L have nothing to do but sit down. I think you are wrong, and of course there is an appeal, I suppose.
The Magistrate—Oh, yes, you may take sit further.. The Criminal Appeal Act applies
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