said that he had been unable to secure the attendance of the witness referred to. The circumstances were such as could not be overcome, so he could go no further.
Prisoner, giving evidence, said' that héwas in the Customs service for nearly two years and was dismissed last. August for striking a Chinese, He handed back his cap badge, buttons and written authority, but retained the uniform, which was his own, At the time of the alleged, seizure of opium on the str. Kaho he was in Range Road, in company with two friends, discussing, a vulcanizing business witness was proposing to open. Witness had invested $2,500 in this business and was expecting some machinery next week. He was paid $5,700 seizure money when he left the Customs. Previous to coming to China he was quartermaster on a P. & O. ship.
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