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Tuesday, 27th February, 1912. The Committee met at 10.30 a.m., pursuant to notice. Present : Mr. Han an (Chairman), Mr. Allen, Mr. Fraser, Mr. Lee, Hon. Mr. Millar, Mr. Nosworthy, Mr. Reed, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Russell, Mr. G. M. Thomson, Mr. Veitch. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. On the motion of the Hon. Mr. Millar it was resolved that the resolution in the minutes of the previous meeting with reference to the admission of the Press be rescinded, and that the Press be admitted at future meetings during the taking of evidence. On the motion of Mr. Fraser it was resolved that any party desiring to be represented by counsel be allowed such representation. The Committee then adjourned until 10.30 a.m. on AVednesday, 28th February. Wednesday, 2cSth February, 1912. The Committee met pursuant to notice at 10.30 a.m. Present: Mr. Hanan (Chairman), Mi-. Allen, Mr. Fraser, Mr. Lee, Hon.. Mr. Millar, Mr. Nosworthy, Mr. Reed, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Russell, Mr. G. M. Thomson, Mr. Veitch. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr. Skerrett, K.C., appeared on behalf of Mr. Payne. Mr. T. Young appeared on behalf of Mr. McMastev. The following witnesses were examined on oath : Mr. Payne, Mr. Charles McMaster, and Mr. Massey. On the motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Reed, it was resolved that the evidence as to the words used is conflicting. Mr. Payne says the words used were, " 'What do you think? I have been authorized to offer you from £500 to £1,000 if you will go ' —I think that was the word —-'with the Ward Administration.' " Mr. McMaster denies the use of the above words, and says the words used were, "that 1 (McMaster) could get £500 if I (McMaster) could handle you (Payne). , ' There being no further evidence on that point, the Committee is unable to say what the exact words used were. The evidence leads the Committee to conclude that whatever statement was made was not taken seriously by either Mr. Payne or by Mr. McMaster at the time it was made. The Committee then adjourned. Thursday, 29th February, 1912. The Committee met pursuant to notice at 10.30 a.m. ~ Present: Mr. Hanan (Chairman), Mr. Allen, Mr. Fraser, Mr. Lee, Hon. Mr Millar, Mr. Nosworthy, Mr. Reed, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Russell, Mr. G. M. Thomson, Mr. Veitch. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. On the motion of Mr. Robertson it was resolved that the Committee approves of the draft report as submitted, and adopts it. On the motion of Mr. Russell it was resolved that the Chairman be authorized to sign these minutes. On the motion of the Hon. Mr. Millar it was resolved that a hearty vote of thanks be passed to the Chairman (Mr. J. A. Hanan) for the able and impartial manner in which he discharged his duties as Chairman of the Committee. The Committee then adjourned.