Q. I did all in my power; I passed them a five-inch line over his stern and one over his bow to make fast to the junk, to hold him up, and he refused to take either line.
How long after did she sink?
Twenty-eight minutes.
Q. After they hit, did they shove off?
A. No. They let go all sails and made no effort to clear or save their vessel.
Q. Did the junk make any effort to run on the beach?
A. No.
Q. Did she sink alongside of you?
A. She drifted about 300 feet away from me.
Q. After the junk drifted away from your side what further steps did you take?
A. I lowered a life-boat to take off the crew if it was necessary.
Q. Was any cargo saved by your boat's crew?
A. No.
Q. Was anyone injured?
A. No.
Q. Was the licensed junk captain on board at the time?
A. No.
Q. Was the junk a total wreck, and is it impossible to raise the junk and save the cargo?
A. She has been raised.
Q. What size was this junk?
A. Sixty-four feet long, sixteen feet beam. Capacity 220 packages; 3 Masts.
Q. Did you ascertain the name of the junk, and her owner's name and place of business?
A. Yes. Owner's name is Ah Young, 362, Queen's Road. Captain Young Ti.
Cross-examination by the Solicitor:
Q. How far away was the junk when you first sighted her?
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