The stream of evidence flowing forth under the pumping of
the Inquiry Commissioners in London City begins to ran clear, and also to branch out in a diversified fount of many streams. Not only have the Commissioners now got to Mr. Sheriff Wallis, who proves to be less formidable than he was expected to be—not only among magnates who politely decline to " mix " with retail dealers, but they have arrived at men who have practical ideas on the sub- ject. At present, however, they seem farther than ever from any one idea. Witnesses are for abolishing this and retaining that, but they do not agree as to what they would keep, what retrench. If the Corporation were to stand until all its reformers agree, it would be immortal. The general tone indicates a disposition to retain the Corporation, but to amalgamate in some way with the whole of the Metropolis.
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