Dr Jameson's Imprisonment.

Manawatu Herald, 17 September 1896, Page 3

Dr Jameson's Imprisonment.

On leaviag the Cdurt, for Jameson and hia fellow-defendants were formally taken over into the custody of the tipstaff. They were removed to an ante roam, where they were supplied with inuchfcneeded refreslimentSj and wherej by the courtesy of the court officials) their friends were permitted to see and take leave of them. It was not until 10 minutes to 8 that all preliminaries to the removal of the prisoners were completed, and the officers then ordered cabs round to the main quadrangle gate t avoiding the Strand exit so as to escape any demonstration. Despite all precautions, however, a very considerable crowd assembled outside the main quadrangle, and as the prisoners emerged sent up cheer after cheer. It should be stated that defendants were equally anxious with tbe officials to escape any exhibition of feeling, and that, on finding they were recognised, they made all possible speed it getting away. Dr Jameson, in particular) was the object of much solicitude, and, notwithstanding his own efforts and those of the officers to get quickly away, many seized and wrung his hand, while others waved hats and handkerchief*, and cheered or shouted, '• God bless you, sir," as he •entered a hansom accompanied by Mr Hawkesley, who, as his solicitor, had the privilege of accompanying him to Hollo way Gaol. Captain White and Major White were ac* com mod a ted in a four-wheeler, and then came Major Coventry and Sir John Willougbby in a similar con- j veyance. Colonel Grey brought up the rear in a hansom. Bach parly was accompanied by a court official. Prisoners were driven rapidly away to Holloway, and formally handed over to the. custody of the governor. The next day prisoners were taken to .Wormwood Scrubbs to undergo their sentences, not aa first-class misdemeanants, bat as convict?. The attitude of Lord Russell was made plain as to his intention?, and the Homa Secretary explained in the House of Commons in a speech on Thursday Dr Jameson and bis companions were conveyed from Holloway in an ordinary prison van. They were driven into the prison court-yard at Wormwood Scrubbs, and taken to the reception-room, where all prisoners are ushered or^ arrival. As soon as the formalities were completed prisoners were escorted to the bathroom, and after performing their ablutions each man (who up to that time had been wearing his ordinary clothes) was given a complete set of ordinary prison clothes. These garments, it should be mentioned, in order to spare the prisoners all avoidable indignity, were all brand new, and had never been used before. Having arrayed themselves in their allotted garb, Dr Jameson and hi3 companions passed on to Dr Fatmore, the medical officer to the prison. By a strange coincidence it appears that Dr Patraore and Dr Jameson both graduated at Edinburgh University, and on the latter entering the room of the former a mutual and cordial recognition ensued. Dr Patmore having examined all the prisoners, they were passed as fit and well with the exception of Major Coventry, who was ordered to the prison infirmary, he, it appears, not having quite recovered from the effects of his wound received at Krugeredorp. After the medical inspection the prisoners were removed to tbe ordinary cells, where they were supplied with a supper consisting of porridge and bread. It was announced on Friday afternoon that (as was subsequently confirmed by Sir M. W. Ridley in in the House of Commons) the Queen, acting on the advice of the Home Secretary, had decided that Dr Jameson and his fellow prisoners should be treated as first-class misdemeanants. About 2 on Friday a telegram came to the Governor of Wormwood Scrubbs, directing that Gapt. Price should at once have Dr Jameson and his companions removed to Holloway Gaol, and that they were to wear their own private clothes, and further, that, as soon as the3e orders had been carried out and the prisoners had left the precincts of the prison, a wire was to be sent to the Commissioners communicating the fact. Capt. Price at once personally communicated the pleasing intelligence to each prisoner. Prisoners were then taken to the reception room, and hero their own private clothes, together with their valuables, money, &c. were restored to them. Two private broughams were sent for, and the Governor took formal leave of Dr Jameson and bis companions in the courtyard. Dr Jameson and party arrived at Holloway Gaol about 5 p.m., and j are to have cells specially furnished ' by themselves, and they will be catered for by the same firm with whom the arrangements weie made on their first committal. — Exchange. YOU CAN'T Have a cake and eat it too, but you can have your meat and keep it in the warmest of weather by using " Salsamne," the great food preservative. " MAKING BOTH ENDS MEET," is rather a difficult task in life with many but the expense of gosd cooking is rednced to a minimum by using the SUN BAKING POWDER, purer and cheaper than most ethers. Give it a trial.

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