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Wednesday, 27th Fbbeuaet. 102. T. Lynch (representing Trades and Labour Council). 103. Major W. Madocks, Staff Officer to Commandant of Forces. 104. W. Cable, ironfounder (master of Engineers' Association). 105. J. P. Luke (S. P. Luke and Sons, ironfounders and engineers). 106. W. Crabtree, ironfounders and engineers. 107. D. Robertson, ironfounders and engineers. 108. Rev. VV. A. Evans, Congregational minister. 109. W. Booth, timber merohant (director of Wellington Meat Export Company). 110. R. K. Simpson, farmer. 111. A. E. Russell, farmer. 112. M. Caselberg (managing director, Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association). 113. A. Collins (representing Trades and Labour Council). 114. P. J. O'Regan, journalist. Thubsdat, 28th February. 115. W. Gray, Secretary, Post and Telegraph Department. 116. P. C. Freetb, journalist. 117. A. A. Corrigan (manager, Direct Importing Company, Wellington). 118. Hon. T. W. Hislop, barrister and solioitor. 119. M. G. Heeles (manager, Wellington Woollen Company). 120. S. Kirkpatrick. jam-manufaoturer. 121. A. H. Cooper, bootmaker (president, Trades and Labour Council). 122. J. T. Dalrymple, farmer. 123. H. Fielder, cabinetmaker. 121. E. Melland, gentleman. 125. J. Ross (Sargood, Son, and Ewen, warehousemen). 126. C. Pharazjn, runholder. 127. J. Ddnc»n (Levin and Co., merchant-). 127 a. W. T. Glasgow, Secretary and Inspector of Customs, and Secretary for the Marine Department. AUCKLAND. Monday, 4th March. 128. Hon. W. Rolleston, settler. 129. Dr. R. Laisliley, barrister and solicitor. 130. P. Virtue (manager, Northern Roller Milling Company). 131. J. Pack (manager, Onehunga Woollen-mill*-). 132. A. C. Whituey (manager, Colonial Ammunition Com r pany). 133. Rev. J. C. Andrew, clergyman and landowner. 134. W. McLaughlin, farmer. 135. T. Hadlield, bootmaker. 136. S. Vaile, land agent. 137. M. A. Clark, warehouseman. 138. A. Sinford, farmer and fish merohant (representing Tftiloresses' Union). 139. T. Peacock, optician. Tuesday, sth Mabch. 140. A. B. Donald, shipowner and island trader. 141. T. T. Masefieid, engineer and ironfounder. 142. W. Spragg (general manager, Dairy Association). 143. A. Sturges, fruit-grower. 144. Rev. G. Macmuriay, vicar of St. Mary's Cathedral, Parnell. 145. J. M. Mennie, biscuit- and jam-manufacturer. 146. J. Wiseman, manufacturer and importer. 147. G. Low, fruit-grower (president of Birkenhead Fruitgrowers' Association). 148. H. Dearsley (president, Bootmakers' Association). 149. P. E. Cheal, mining engineer and surveyor. Wednesday, 6th March. 150. J. H. Upton, stationer. 151. J. H. Mackie, publio accountant and auditor (secretary, Fruit-growers' Union). 152. J. Aggers (secretary, Bootmakers' Union). 153. G. A. Coles, boot-manufacturer (president, Auckland Bootmakers' Association). 154. T. Hodgson (manager, Northern Boot-factory). 155. M. Flureoheim, retired. 156. W. J. Harker, retired merchant. 157. A. Dewar, mining engineer. 158. J. Chambers, importer of mining machinery. 159. J. King, commercial agent and accountant. (Mr. King's evidence continued on 7th inst.) Thursday, 7th March. 160. R. Hall, farmer. 161. J. Brown (director of Northern Roller Milling Company, and others). 162. Dr. A. G. Purohas, medical practitioner and clerk in holy orders.

163. G. H. Powley, olothing-manufacturer. 164. W.E.Lippiatt, nurseryman and fruit-grower (representing Fruit-growers' Association). 165. W. F. Buckland, solicitor. 166r J. Fawcus, mechanical engineer (representing Trades and Labour Council). Friday, Bth Mabch. 167. J. Hume (manager, Bycroft Milling Company). 168. J. C. Maeky, merchant and warehouseman. 169. R. Dick, manager, Chemical Works (representing Auokland Agricultural and Pastoral Association). 170. M. M. Kirkbride, farmer. 171. E. Hall (secretary, Agricultural and Pastoral Association). 172. J. G. Rutherford, farmer (representing Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Sooiety). Saturday, 9th Mabch. 173. J. M. Morran, c'othing-manufacturer. 174. A. J. Enttican, merchant. 175. W. Atkin, coachbuilder. 176. F. M. King (manager, Clothing Factory). 177. T. M. Qninn, grain and produce agent. 178. T. B. Dineen, electrical engineer (member of Council of Australasian Federation League). 179. E. W. Burton, solicitor. 180. J. M. McLachlan, retired business-man. 181. C. Phillips, settler. 182. J. O'Brien, timber merchant. 183. A. H. Bisley, fruit-grower. 184. G. E. Alderton, editor Northern Advocate. 185. F. G. Ewington, land agent. 186. G. L. Peaoocke, editor. SYDNEY. Saturday, 16th March. 187. Hon. J. See, Chief Seoretiry, New South Wales. 188. Hon. R. E. O'Connor, Vioe-President of the Federal Council. Tuesday, 19th March. 189. T. A. Coghlan, New South Wales Government Statistician. 190. Major G. A. French, Commandant, New South Wales Eorces. 191. Right Hon. E. Barton, P.C., K.C., Prime Minister of the Commonwealth. Wednesday, 20th March. 192. G. J. Bruce (manager, Goold Bicycle Company). 193. T. B. Clegg (Labour Department). 194. A. David-on, grain merchant. 195. Sir W. McMillan, K.0.M.G., merchant. Thursday, 21st March. 196. R. L. Nash, financial editor Sydney Daily Telegraph. 197. W. F. Sohey, Labour Commissioner. 198. Hon. Dr. H. N. Maolaurin, M.D., and M.L.C. of New South Wales. Friday, 22nd March. 199. Hon. J. M. Creed, M.L.C. 200. G. Rutter, stonemason. 201. K. Little, grain merohant. Monday, 25th Mabch. 202. E. Dowling (honorary seoretary of Australasian Federation League, New South Wales). 203. W. Preedv (clerk in Agricultural Department, New South Wales). 204. Hon. A. W. Meeks, M.L.C. (Gibbs, Bright, ana Co., meroban's). 205. Sir G. R. Dibbs, K.C.M.G. (managing trustee, Savingsbank, New South Wales). RICHMOND, N.S.W. Tuesday, 26th Mabch. 206. G. Valder (Principal of Agricultural College, Riohmond, New South Wales). HOBART. Friday, 29th March. 207. A. I. Clark, Puisne Judge of Supreme Court. 208. R. M. Johnston, Registrar-General and Government Statistician. 209. Hon. W. H. Burgess, merohant. 210.' Hon. W. Crosby, M.L.C, merchant. 211. Hon. Sir E. Braddon, K.C.M.G., ex-Premier.