Cousens Mtr, P, Watkin, Willams, pro-Seeuied on behalf of SAL Police.
Before Mfr. C. H. Haines, LIB. Registrar Shanghai, Oct, 31.
Evidence of arrest only' was given in HM. Police Court before" Mr.
Haines, HM. Registrar, yesterday afternoon, when Bihar Singh, an Indian watchman, was accused of raping a Chinese woman Pootung. 'The case was adjourned until November 6, ball being allowed fon Bihar Singh's' own recognizance $500 and two sureties of $500.
'The charge against Bihar Singh, who Is employed by the Da Kong Cotton. Mill, Kunming Road, was that on oF about October 17, at Pah Dah Dou, Pootung, he had' carnal knowledge of Kuo Peng-shih, without Mr. P, Watkin Williams prosecuted fon behalf of the SMP. and stated that he did not wish to proceed with the case that day. He asked for on adjournment. which was granted.
Inspector J. Swayn, inspector ° in charge of Hongkew "Police Station, told the Court that an officer of the City "Government Police Bureau came to Hongkew Station at pin. on October 28 with the accused, who was detained in custody.
It will be recalled. that " Bihar Singh was detained for twelve days a Chinese Court building in Pootung and that efforts to secure his Felease were made by offelals of the Sikh Gurdwara in East. Paoskian Road. British Consular officers com= municated with Mayor Fu Siao-en, who promised to investigate' ihe man's' detention, US. Court for China Wild Escapade
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