The Archive · 1926

Liquidator's Evidence

Witness added nothing to the evidence which had not already been presented in preceding he ings and was followed by Mr. Jacquin Sanchez, a Spanish subject, at one time connected with the Spanish Consulate and successor to Gon-zeles in the position as official trustee toa group of liquidated com. panies, including the one before the Court. Witness, In answer to questions, said that he had known Gonzales and that Gonzales had been generally spoken of as a commercial attache at the Consulate, although engaged in commercial business well. Gonzales was appointed as trustee of several companies, ind when he left the consulate, witness was given—the duties hitherto attended to by Gon-zeles.

Mr, Kentwell—What was the pos-_ ition of official trustee that Gonzales held. Did he have power to pay out money?—Yes. How long di Gonzales stay at the Spanish Consulate?—I do not know exactly but think it was for about eight or nine months. Maybe less.

Do you know why Gonzales left the Spanish Consulate—of his own Jaccord or was he dismissed?—I do not know definitely.

Mr. Kentwell asked whether wi ness had examined records and files at the consulate after the departure of Gonzales.

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