THE CLAIMANT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1246, 30 September 1884, Page 3

THE CLAIMANT.

Anglc-Australian writes: —The friends of “ Sir Roger” may feel special comfort in tbe tbe fact that he lias just been visited by a gentleman formerly sheriff of Southampton, who assured him of his true sympathy, and that, too, of “ uncounted friends.” The Claimant evidently fully appreciated having, so to speak, the homage of an ex-sheriff paid to his extraordinary misfortunes, and remarked that be had calculated that the sum of £488,000 had been spent in order to kept him out of his just rights. He added that on his release he would decidedly object to be made a show of, but that be felt sure that public sympathy wai with him, and that would be sufficient. This is rather vague, as many very illustrious men have unquestionably commanded very extensive and sincere public sympathy, and yet found the sum total thereof, when translated into vulgar pelf, insufficient to procure mere bread and cheese. In the case of the Claimant, however, I believe it will be far otherwise, as arrangements have been made, I understand, whereby he will have an opportunity for playing the part of host in a very comfortable seaside hostelry. The date of his release is, it is stated, to be November 15th next.