Gosley, James John | Day 21

Received E3 for which he canvassed Conservative voters.


Witness Type: Bribee

Party: Conservative


Witness Testimony:

  • 21135.

    (Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — 31, Victoria Road.

  • 21136.

    What are you ? — Nothing.

  • 21137.

    What did you get at the election ? — £3 from Mr. Spears.

  • 21138.

    Was that for your vote ? — I promised my vote for Mr. Crompton Roberts.

  • 21139.

    That was given for your vote ? — I promised my vote, and I always keep my promise. He said I might have £3 for my trouble.

  • 21140.

    Trouble in voting ? — No, I went to Deal with him several times.

  • 21141.

    What did you do for the £3 ? — Canvassed.

  • 21142.

    Who did you canvass ? — Several.

  • 21143.

    Were you engaged to canvass ? — No; he said if I helped him he would give me something for my trouble, and he gave me £3.

  • 21144.

    When did you get the £3 ? — The day after I voted.

  • 21145.

    Is that all you got ? — Yes, that is all.