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We venture to suggest that Counsel's fees might be allowed

on the same scale as those paid to Junior Counsel for the

Crown.

With regard to our own costs we are aware that any

allowance made to us in respect of them would be in the

nature of a concession by the Treasury. We would point out,

however, that the case was one of considerable importance

involving difficult questions of law, and necessitated a

very large amount of work and care in its preparation. We

had no option but to take the immediate conduct of the case.

owing to its urgency, as the papers were not received by

us until nearly the middle of May 1913, and execution of

the sentence had only been respited until the 18th June

1913.

We trust therefore that you will consider this is a

case which you can recommend as being one where suitable

provision should be made for our costs, and to enable us to

pay such fees to Counsel as may be sanctioned by the

Treasury.

We are &c.,

(Signed) Langlois, Harding and Company.