In reply to a question by Mr. Goldring, witness said that the original "Sunnybrook," as imported to Shanghai, was good liquor.
Mr. Goldring—It was very strong over-proof whiskey sent all over the world in thousands of barrels) when American went dry.
Answering the Magistrate, witness said he had been informed that the liquor was intended for sale to M. Blumenthal.
The Magistrate—As what sort of brandy?
Witness—As Hennessy's.
The Magistrate—Did you not know that there was anything wrong?
Witness—This question did not interest me.
The witness also remarked that it hati been represented to him that in the interior Chinese did not understand the quality of brandy. M. Blumenthal did_not think the brandy was bad. "You see it was not a poison," com mented witness.
The "Magistrate—For all your trouble you only got $100?—Yes.
In answer to further questions by his Worship, witness said he never used the good quality of French brandy in the godown when making their own brandy.. The ingredients were solely alcohol. grappa di mercato, essence and water.
Mr. Roberto Alba, formerly nan-ager of the Far Eastern Bank, said he had never seen M. Blumental. Mack spoke to witness outside the French Court. Mack said it would be better not to ° talk too much. Witness asked why. Then Mack offered to sell witness two barrels of whiskey. Witness replied, "No can do: He saw Giesel for the first time at the French Mixed Court.
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