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Worcester Daily Press
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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On September 12 in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canada Investigation commission reviewed McMullen's deposition and examined Hon. C. Lopais, who denied government funding ties to Sir Hugh Allan's election. Sir Francis Hincks favored American capitalists, opposed by Sir George Cartier. Hon. Mr. Starres confirmed $65,573 subscribed for Cartier's election.
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OTTAWA, Ont., Sept. 12.-The commission met again at noon to-day and were engaged a long time on McMullen's deposition. It was further questioned by Judge Gowan and Sir John McDonald. Hon. C. Lopais was then examined in French, but no evidence of importance was elicited. He most positively denied that any understanding had been come to by the government with Sir Hugh having relation to the supply of funds for the election of the latter. He said Sir Francis Hincks had favored the idea of employing American capitalists, but that Sir George Cartier strongly opposed it. Hon. Mr. Starres was recalled. Before hearing his deposition read he stated that $65,573 was the exact amount of money subscribed to assist Sir George's election. Mr. Starres's deposition was then signed, and the commission adjourned.
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Ottawa, Ont.
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Sept. 12
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hon. c. lopais denied government understanding with sir hugh for election funds; hon. mr. starres confirmed $65,573 subscribed for sir george cartier's election; commission adjourned.
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The commission met at noon and spent time on McMullen's deposition, questioned by Judge Gowan and Sir John McDonald. Hon. C. Lopais was examined in French, denying any government agreement with Sir Hugh regarding election funding supplies. He stated Sir Francis Hincks favored employing American capitalists, opposed by Sir George Cartier. Hon. Mr. Starres was recalled, stated $65,573 as the exact amount subscribed for Sir George's election, signed his deposition, and the commission adjourned.