Green, James Edward | Day 21
Was canvassed by Charles Evans but received no money. Told Evans he would vote for Mr Crompton Roberts
Witness Type: N/A, Canvassed but not paid
Party: Conservative
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — No. 1, St. Andrew’s Road.
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What is your occupation ? — Solicitor’s clerk.
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Did you get anything at the election ? — No, not a farthing.
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Were you employed in any way ? — No, not in any way.
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Did you vote ? — Yes.
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Were you canvassed by anybody ? — I might mention that I was going to my business one morning, and I met Mr. Evans, and he solicited my vote on behalf of Mr. Roberts, and I said (he knew my colour, of course) that I should be very happy to vote for Mr. Roberts, and I gave my promise. That is all, but I had no money.
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Did he not offer you anything ? — No.
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And you did not pay any money to anybody ? — No, not a farthing.