Part 4

Mr. Dix--Certainly; how can men defend their clients if they are inconvenienced.

An appeal was then made to the detectives who occupied the side bar behind the counsel to make way.

Mr. Murphy, Q.C., said one was a policeman who was summoned. Mr. Dix--The police have no right to take seats.

The detectives then yielded, and the professional gentlemen and the reporters were accommodated.

Mr. Dix then called the cases.

Mr. Molloy--I appear with Mr. Heron, Q.C., on behalf of J.J. Lalor.

Mr. Crean--I appear for Dr. Waters.

Mr. John Martin--I appear on behalf of myself.

Mr. Crean--I understand there is an impression that Dr. Waters has been summoned, but he has not.

Mr. Dix--If he appears that cures any defect.

Mr. Crean--I appear on his behalf, but I believe his personal attendance is necessary.

Mr. Dix--Does anyone appear for Mr. Scanlan?

There was no answer.

Mr. Murphy, Q.C.--I ask whether Dr. Waters and Mr. Lalor appear in court.

Mr. Molloy--My client Mr. Lalor, is in court.

Mr. Crean--I believe my client is not in court.

Mr. Murphy, Q.C.--I will prove the service of the summons against Dr. Waters. If there is any defect in the summons it can be remedied. I will not proceed against any person who does not appear.

Mr. Dix--Am I to take it there is no appearance for Dr. Waters or Mr. Scanlan?

Mr. Crean--I appear for Dr. Waters. I believe he is not in court. It was stated in the newspapers that he was summoned, but I am instructed he has not been summoned at all.

Mr. Murphy, Q.C., then proceeded in a careful and precise address to state the case for the crown. When he had concluded, and was about calling evidence, the following singular episode took place:--

Mr. Dix--You only proceed against two parties?

Mr. Murphy--I shall only proceed against the parties who attend--against those who do not attend I shall not give evidence.

Mr. John Martin--If I am in order I would say, to save the time of the court and to save the public money, that I would be very glad to offer every facility to the crown. I believe, Sir, you (to Mr. Murphy) are the crown?

Mr. Murphy--I represent the crown.

Mr. Martin--I will offer every facility to the crown for establishing the facts both as to my conduct and my words.

Mr. A.M. Sullivan--I also will help you to put up some one, as you seem scarce of the accused. I have been summoned myself--

Mr. Dix--Who are you?

Mr. Sullivan--My name is Alexander M. Sullivan, and, meaning no disrespect to either of the magistrates, I publicly refuse even to be sworn. I was present at the funeral procession--I participated in it openly, deliberately, heartily--and I denounce as a personal and public outrage the endeavour to degrade the national press of this country by attempting to place in the light of--