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The evidence of Lieut. Brewster and Captain Hattersley

Smith are read over to the Master of the "Shikoku Maru" who

states that in his opinion only about 2 minutes elapsed

between the firing of the third and fifth shots.

The Court are of opinion that the examination battery

were justified in firing and that the fault lies with the

Master of the "Shikoku Maru".

(sgd) F.J.Moberly, Lieut-Col.

25th Punjabis, (President

(sgd)

M. Blackwood, Lieut. Commander R.N.

Members

(sgd)

J.B.F.Currie, Major R.G.A.

I fully concur. A Master Mariner like Masuda Kumasaburo

is a positive danger on the high seas.

(sgd) F.H.Kelly, Major -General,

Hongkong, 14th August, 1914.

Commanding Troops, South China.