In July and October, 1921, witness said, he had sent: copies of his court reports to the Shanghai Times." He had_ written his ordinary reports. They were set ap and corrected proofs sent to the paper.
Mr, Reader Harris—Did you get leave to do this work?
Witness—I mentioned it to Mr. Clark who was very pleased that I was getting $100 for doing nothing. I also mentioned it to Mr. Neish. The "Shanghai Times" at that time had no court reporter and it did not do any harm to the ''Mercury.""
Witness was asked what would have happened if he had not sent the proofs and replied that the morning papers would simply have clipped his reports. By taking the reports from him they were saved trouble and also got them earlier.
His Lordship—They would have got them any way?
Witness—Yes, they would have taken them.
His Lordship—Is that the usual way Court reports are obtained?
Witness—Oh yes, they all cut, them except the '"North-China Daily News."
Mr. Reader Harris—Why did you give up this lucrative profession?
Witness—Because the Whangpoo Conservancy job came on. Mr. Clark thought that I could not carry on the two jobs at the same time.
Mr. Reader Harris—Have you ever since obtained employment?
Witness—I have been appointed secretary of a commission and obtained other small. jobs. The former is on the Education Commission.
Mr. Reader Harris—How long will it last?
His Lordship—No one has any idea. I sat as chairman on one of them which lasted a twelvemonth
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