Messrs. G. W. Thornton & Ca., stated that he had been on intimate terms with Mr. Chapman since his arrival in Shanghai. He came out as assistant to Messrs. Haworth, and was afterwards appointed manager. He said he was entitled to a manager's salary, and witness suggested that it was not reasonable, he being only 27 years of age, he should stick out for Tls. 500 and commission. After a lot of negotiation he was offered Tls. 400 without commission, but refused
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