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Q.-Does he know the reason why Mr. Ladds refused these animals?
A.Well, he is paid by the Government to look after this matter.
Q.--Does he not know it was because they were badly fed, old and tough
animals?
A.—I am not in a position to say whether it is an old cow or a young cow, I am in a position to say whether it is a strong or delicate cow.
Dr. Hartigan. Has he ever been up to the country himself to buy cattle?
A.-No.
Mr. Osborne. How many days' journey is it to Tien Chau?
A.-Say a week from Canton.
Q.--That is by junk ?
A. Yes.
but
The witness was then dismissed, and the Commission adjourned until Monday, July 9th.
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