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Q.-In whose handwriting are they generally?
A.-Mr. ASHING makes out his own, so does A Wa.
Q.-But I mean those that are made in the department.
A.-They don't come into my hands. The people I have to do with can measure up and make out their own bills.
Q.-Then you don't see these bills?
A.—No, I do not. I do not see the other departments' bills.
Mr. WATTS is examined,---
Q.-Hon. A. LISTER.-How long have you been in the Public Works Department?
A.-I was transferred from the Gaol in 1874.
Q.-You were in the Gaol before?
A. Yes.
Q.-Have you been home on leave lately?
A. Yes. I arrived on Monday morning by the mail. I have been away six
months.
Q. Can you tell us anything about these reports that have been going about as to the Public Works Department, to the effect that the Overseers are in the habit of taking money and presents from Chinese?
A.-No.
Q. Do you know anything about it yourself?
A,-No.
Q.-Has any Chinese ever offered you presents?
A.-No, except at Christmas.
Q.-What do they give you?
A.-Mutton, and oranges, and so on:
Q.-Anything valuable?
A.-No.
Q.-Has any Chinese ever offered you cigars or a case of Champagne?
A.-No. I have taken a single cigar from them.
Q.-Have they ever attempted to offer you money?
A.-No.
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