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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