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Was the crew of the Alcinous neid off that day?
A. Yes, the firemen vere paid off.
Q. They were paid off on board ship?
A. They were.
Q. Was the first clerk, this gentleman, on board?
A. He wao.
Q. Did he pay off the crew?
A. He did. He paid off the firemen.
Q. Who was head firemen?
A. Ching Hok.
Q. And did Ching Hok lend $1260 to firemen?
A. He did.
Q. Were you present at the paying off?
A. I was.
Q. Was this $1260 deducted from the wages or was it not?
A. It was deducted.
Q. Who deducted it?
A. The first clerk.
4. And did you, the compradore, and the first clerk cone ashore in the
launch?
A. We did.
2. Did you hand Mr Guterres 365 in noter rolled up?
A. I did.
Q. What was that $657
A. What he deducts--$5 out of 100.
Q. It was a commission for deducting the loan?
A. Yes.
Q.That works out about five per cent, doesn't it?
A. Yes.
Q. And is that the usual commission charged, five per cent?
A. Yes.
Q. And does the first clerk demend this?
A. Yes.
Q. Was it a standing rule with him that he was to receive five per cent?
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