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A. No, Sir, I don't think it should be paid without the seaman is identified by someone.
Mr. Hewett: That nationality is your crew, captain?
A. Chinese, Sir.
Alfred Stoker, called:
By Mr. Sercombe Smith: That is your name?
A. Alfred Stoker.
Q. And you are?
A. Master of the s.s. "Woolwich".
Q. Examined by Mr. Guterres: When you arrive and are paid off, do you bring your own subsidiary coins?
A. Yes.
Q. Have you ever noticed any irregularity when I pay your crew?
A. No, I have not noticed anything.
Q. Have you seen me make any deductions from seamen's wages?
A. No.
Q. Did you see 379 odd cents from the seamen?
A. No, not that I ever saw.
Cross-examined by Mr. Sercombe Smith:
Q. He could not deduct odd cents in your presence?
A. No.
Q. Nor could he deduct loans in your presence?
A. No.
By Mr. Gompertz:
Q. Is it customary for masters in the mercantile marine to attend when crews are paid off?
A. I pay them myself.
Q. Does he touch the money?
A. I bring the money and hand it over the counter.
Q. He hands it to the seamen?
A. ...
Q. You hand it to him?
A. Yes.