Mr. J. A. Raynes was the next witness. He stated that he had given Mr. Taylor an agreement and a letter to the Shanghai Land Investment Ca. who owned the property. Replying to Mr, Haskell, witness stated that it seemed to him he had told Mr.
Mark that if he was going to get him he had better get busy, and that he thought there might be a little trouble. He also volunteered to send several of his watchmen over.
Mr. Haskell—Did you say definitely they could not go on with the work!—I cannot say that I definitely said that, _Mr. Haskell—Who is in possession now!—I am.
Mr. Schuhl—In their -answe, defendants admit they are.
Witness—I think the Land Investment Ca. will protect me. I I think the Land Investment Ca. will give Mr. Taylor preference in view of my origifial letter.
Mr. Schuhl—Did you ever tell Mr. Mark that you had negotiate ed with Mr. Taylor?—Certainly, back in July. Mr. Peebles refused permission to many people. I told Mir. Mark some time ago I could have nothing to do with him, as I had given my word to "Jimmie" Taylor.
The Indians and two of the Chinese of the party who entered. the premises on- September 21 mentioned their parts in the work, but offered no new evidence.
-Mr. Schuhl to Mr. Taylor, who been recalled—Mr. Mark
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