Gillow, Richard | Day 14

No indemnity against prosecution. Testified that he received no money at all and used his own. One of three people the Commissioners named in their report who expended their own money in bribery for the Liberals. Have shown here that he spent £80 but unclear whether he was reimbursed. He said he expected to be. Gave £60 to Joseph Nowers who gave £5 to 11 men and kept £5 for himself. Initially denied giving out any more but two people subsequently testified and he was recalled to explain.

Witness Type: Briber, No Indemnity, Treater

Party: Liberal

Other Days The Witness Was Called On: Day 11

Witness Testimony:

  • 17615.

    You say you spent about how much ? — I spent about 8L. I should think. From 70L. to 80L ; 80L. perhaps. I should think I did spend 80L. I cannot tell I was a fortnight there spending money.

  • 17616.

    Now it has been brought to your attention that you bribed two persons you did not tell us of, might there be others that you bribed ? — Yes, there might be, but I do not think there is. I am nearly certain there is not.