The Archive · 1939

Called Them Crooks

When his son told him of the discovery of the "junk" in Marseilles defendant continued, he sought an interview with Chou and Corrigan.

"I told them what I thought of them and I called them a couple of crooks. Chou said nothing and smiled."

Replyipg to prosecuting counsel, witness said he trusted Chou but not Corrigan.

Counsel: There is no doubt now that Chou was a fraud?

Willing: Yes, but I would not say he is not a high personage.

The evidence concluded, counsel for James Willing, in addressing the jury. [said they should not be too influenced by the "arms rad being an un-savour and uriplêasant trade," or whether the ultimate destination of ihe arms was China, General Franco or Madrid, The trial was adjourned until January 30, when it is expected to finish—Reuter.

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