In this case the pleiatiff claims $274,000 on " premisory note pleats ad Mr. H. Browett and Mr.
N. C. Home appeared for the
8. H. McKean for the defendant, Mr. M. Haghes represented the Trastes in Bankraptey.
Me. Browett outlined the case for the banks, bat he had no idea of makin himeelf personally responsible. He di not receive any of the proceeds of the advance, nor did he receive any re-maceration, Defendant gave evidence and stated that he was © pisco-goods dealer. On Jane 29, 1910 representatives of the Cheng Yaen and Cheo Fong Banks called at his bong and, on acconat of the difficalty of raising ready money, they wanted to know if witness coald assist them to get some bard cash, Ao the same day representative of another bank called, It was thought that as the Cathay Frost bad helped the brokers they aight help the native banks. Witness was asked if he coald got some ready money for the banks. Three or for lace was mentioned. Witness went to see Mr. McMichael, a director of the Cathay Frost. Witness told him that several native banks were hard up and asked bim if he could do something to help them.
Mr. Home ssid he would object to dence. unless Mr. McMichael was to be called.
The Court decided that the evidence was admissible.
Mr. Home—I would ask the Court to make a note of it. It Mr. Browett—And British Court.
Witness, continuing, ssid be was asked by Mr McMichael how mach be wanted, and witness replied one million' teels. Mr. MoMichael commented that that was an enormous sum, bat an interview was arranged for the following dey at th" office of Messrs rear. Mr, McMichael, and He
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