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could be uo greater testimony to tlie truth of tliese facts than that Mr. 

 Goft' was no longer in the employ of the United States Government in 

 consequence. 



General Foster. — I do not want my remark to be understood as 

 meaning he was dismissed by the Government. 



Sir KiciTARD Webster. — That is a perfectly fair observation. 



General Foster. — In fiict, until very recently he was in the employ 

 of the Government. I am not sure he is not now, but till recently he 

 was in another capacity. 



Sir Richard Webster. — What I mean is, if there is anything to be 

 said against the position of this man, it should be said openly, but now 

 we know that JNIr. Goft' is a gentleman who from his position will be 

 regarded as telling the truth. This was said in July 1890 and Mr. 

 Elliotts report I think is the 17th November. 



The President. — He Avas writing it probably at the same time. 



Sir Richard Webster. — Yes for he refers to things that happened 

 after this date, and various dates in his diaries, and from the point of 

 view of corroboration, 1 submit it is extremely important. Now, Mr. 

 President, I have only to call attention to the driving-, but I am afraid 

 that I have reached my time. 



The President, — You can do it if it will not take too long-. 



Sir Richard Webster. — Well, Sir, I am in your hands, but I am 

 afraid I could not do it under twenty minutes at least. 



The President. — Then we will take it on Tuesday, at 11,30. 



During- the temporary absence of Mr. Cunynghame the Tribunal 

 authorizes Mr. Henry Hannen Barrister at Law to x)erform his duties. 



[Adjourued till Tuesday the 20th Juue at 11,30] 



