We then asked how the Australian cablegram came here, by which route. The secretary didn't seem to know. Mr. Ryan then informed the convention that all cablegrams reaching here from Australia were recorded in the London post office. For this reason he thought it highly improbable that any such message came to the gentleman mentioned.
Here Mr. Sullivan denied having been appointed delegate to the convention, or that his brother Florence represented him there.
The Witness—I was R. D. at that time in place of Gen. Kerwin. Before my election as delegate I never acted as R. D. There was no connection with the home body. I received $500 from Mr. Ryan, which it was said I was to use as my judgment dictated. I asked Boland if I should do any active work outside and kept a lookout for it. I spent money afterwards in trying to right the order.
CROSS-EXAMINED BY ALEXANDER SULLIVAN.
Q—When and to whom did you complain on your return to this country? A—To Donovan.
Q—You made no complaint to the executive directly. A—No.
By Mr. Boland—How did you get the money, the $500. A—In cash. This was three months before the convention.
Q—Did I ask you to get the amount right as representing R. D.? A.—I told you I had them on the ship.
Q.—Has any difficulty since that made you say why you were on R. D.? A.—No.
Q.—Were you a delegate at the time you got the money? A.—No.