williams, the prosecution ended its case yesterday at the morning hearing, most of which was occupied by questions asked by Mr. H, A. Reeks. for the accused.
Two witnesses for the prosecution who had given evidence before Mr. Rocks appeared in the case were recalled for cross-examination. The first, Russian Watchman No. 67. employed by the S.M.C. Sanatorium, MeCleod Road, stated that he knew the accused whom he had met or several decisions. He added that he could not remember whether he had seen accused on September 24 nor did he remember Dalip Singh telling him that his wife could not be found onthe same date, Re-examined this witness said that he did not hear the accused shout on the morning of September 24, The other witness, Kartar Singh, said that he saw Dalip Singh carry: Inga sack which appeared to. be very heavy. and when he enquired what was in the sack accused told him that It was his wife's bedding, His suspletons were not aroused, however. In answer to Mr. Reeks witness admitted that he had been charged in HM. Court for Aghtine together with other Indians three or four years ago. He had received six months imprisonment, the afternoon hearing. Mr. Reeks submitted that there was in. sum cient evidence to. warrant. th charge being proceeded with. Kartar Singh, he submitted, was a most unreliable witness whose evidence about seeing accused carrying sack Was not true. Reviewing the other evidence Mr, Reeks submitted th hone of the witnesses had proved {hat accused could "have murdered hin wite, Dischareing the prisoner wr Morris said "The evidence is me sume lent to put you on your' trial and T have no alternative therefore but to order your discharge, T would however, point out that if-additiona! evidence Is produced there Feason why you should not be rearrested and brouelit before this Tealian Consular Court Attempted Extortion and Libel
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