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Now, were you here in 1900?
A-I was here in the beginning of 1900.
-And did you make any report at that time to the Government?
A--I cannot say.
Q-Do you remember the action brought against the Government by Mr. Howard in 1899?
A-I do not remember that particular year.
Q-Don't you remember this action in 1899?
A-I remember something about it.
Q-You say that there was practically no interference with the Plaintiffs' business during that period. Do you say that still ?
A-Yes; up to the beginning of 1899.
Q-You say it was rather beneficial than prejudicial to the Claimants to have these works going on before they came in front of their Godowns?
A-I should say they were beneficial.
Q- Then, when was the section nearest to Howard's Godown finished?
A-In 1895.
Q-Would this angle here [pointing to plan] cause silting up after 1895?
A--No; I do not think that it would cause silting up.
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Do you say that it would be a benefit to them?
A-Yes.
Q-When did you take this section?
A-The dates are on the Plans.
Q-The last section is taken in 1895 ?
A-No; on the 19th February, 1896.
Q-So you did not take any sections after that date?
A-No.
Fourth Witness--Mr. Arthur Chapman.
Mr. CALTHROP (cross-examining on behalf of the Claimants):-How long have you been Assessor?
A-Since 1889.
Q-How did you come to assess this property in 1889 at $6,600?
A--That assessment was not made by me; the first assessments made by me were in 1890 and 1891.
Q-How did you make it then?
A-By estimating what these Godowns would let at.