Although he has. been acquitted on the larceny charge the accused man is undergoing " term of 18 mouths' imprisonment, passed upon him a year ago, for dealing opium. "The charge was preferred against him by the police in connexion with the present ease. He was convicted with four others.
When the judgment had been delivered, Mr. Young, appearing on behalf of the police, applied for the discontinuance of proceedings against several other men, alleged to be connected with the case, and gainst whom summonses had been ied. While the charge against Yih was pending Mr. Musso had communicated with him, said eounsel, in the matter of these men. Mr, Musso had described what sort of evidence would be given against them. He said he could produce witnesses who had bought opium and counsel, as representing the police, saw no reason for refusing to assist him.
The summonses were withdrawn,
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