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decide finally as to the fate of the prisoners whose
extradition is demanded.
For he has only written - evidence before him, and _
can derive no assistance
from the demeanour of the
witnesses: so that he is
compelled either to rely. Jentirely
on the Magistrate or to refuse extradition in all or the great majority of -owing to the inconsistencies
Cases
in the only evidence before him.
15.
15.
The
adoption of the_
we had
first alternative would not be so distasteful, if always at command Magistrates of sound judgment and of _ strong
Common sense. But
the experience of the last nine - months has, I regret to say,
taught
me that this is what
we cannot always count upon;
and for this regard.
rd as a
reason
I should
beneficial change
the suggested transfer of their extradition duties to the Judges
of