The Archive · 1938

Chinese Chief Judges

Disagree Shanghai, Doc, 2 Being unable to take up his now Jduties asthe chief judge jot the Second Special District Court. Mr. Yang Chi, an appointee of the Minis try of Justice in Chungking, has itt Shanghai for Honskong Whence he just fly to Chumgking to make 9 report. 'The present chief judge, Mr. Wang' Shi-mo has refused to hand lover his portfolio on the ground that some unfinished cases need his personal attention, According to Chinese reports futile Jefforts have been made by a member Jor the Central Executive Committee stil. staying in Shanghai to sett the differences between the two. judicial JoMcials, He was stated to have mitted that the situation was dex!>

The trouble, it will be recalled, Jourred last week when the new chi Budge went to the court 10 take over his" duties. 'Negotiations with thr present chief Judge proved wnsue-Jeessful, The new chief judge ther }posted an announcement stating the had assumed his new duties, bit the notice was soon torn dev'

Jualelal authorities In Chunekins Jare evidently puzzled by the nes pected development in Shanahai ant therefore have summoned the. chief judge for a meeting. this cosmopolitan community and despite her advanced age, Mrs. Helmick unusually energetic and full of Soy of Hire, A large number of prominent Americans as well as the personnel! of the American Consulate-General a JCourt, were at the pier, 25% }"Sandy" Mrs, Helmick's brown Pekiese, whic also was eagerly looking fo" ward fo the arrival of hig mises though nothing definite ce learned yesterday, it was believed that Judge Helmick would take his duties this morning.

Mrs. Tda_Helmick will stay wit! Judge and Mrs, Helmick at their Fe! ence at 400 Avenue Haig.

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