Plaintiff then went into the box. Examined by Mr. Reader Harris. witness said he was a member the Institute of Journalists and at present correspondent of the "Daily Telecraph" and "Morning Post" in Shanghai. In June, 1920, while in Hongkong, Mr. Naish wrote to him desiring his services. He rejoined the paper. The then directors were Mr. J. D. Clark, Mr. A, K. Craddock and Mr. Sahara. Mr. Clark happened to be absent from Shanghai, so the matter of witness's agreement was left over until his return.
Mr. Reader Harris—When you arrived. was Mr. Davey secretary and manager '—Yes.
Mr. Reader WHarris—Did you have any serious trouble with him?—No, not at first.
Mr. Reader Harris—There were very serious struggles throughout the summer of 1921 between the Japanese and American interests to secure control?
Witness—They led to the resignation of Mr. Craddock. And _ultimately Mr. Clark resigned as managing director to become chairman of directors.
Mr. Reader Harris—What about Mr. Neish?—As a result of stormy meetings he ultimately left for home, in February, 1922. He told me himself that he was practically dismissed.
Answering further _questidns, Witness explained that Mr. H. P.
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