e 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--

Mr. Dix--I cannot allow this. This is not a place for making
speeches. I understand you are not summoned here at all.

Mr. Murphy--He is only summoned as a witness.

Mr. Dix--When you (to Mr. Sullivan) are called on will be the time to
hear you, not now.

Mr. Sullivan--I ask your worship, with your usual courtesy, to hear
me while I complain publicly of endeavouring to place the editor of a
national journal on the list of crown witnesses in this court as a
public and personal indignity--and as an endeavour to destroy the
influence of that national press, whose power they feel and fear, but
which they dare not prosecute. I personally complain--

Mr. Murphy--I don't know that this should be permitted.

Mr. Sullivan--Don't interrupt me for a moment.

Mr. Dix--Mr. Sullivan wants to have himself included in the summons
and charge.

Mr. Murphy--That cannot be done at present.

Mr. Sullivan--With one sentence I will conclude.

Mr. Murphy--I don't