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132. Do you remember an occurrence in the 17th November, 1882, in which a small junk came to Sháukiwán harbour, and you charged the master for making a false return of armament?
A.-Yes; the master got 14 days' imprisonment. He had nothing at all on board except a few arms. He told me he was going to use the boat in smuggling.
133.-How long have you been in the Force?
A. 11 years.
134.-During that time have you seen any fight, either in or out of the waters of the Colony, between so-called smugglers and Revenue Cruisers?
A.-No.
135. Have you ever seen junks chased into the waters of the Colony? A-Yes, I have seen them; at Stanley.
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136.--You remember making a report once about a junk being seized within the See post waters? That was in 1879 when you were stationed at Stanley.
A.--Yes; I did make a report in November, 1879.
137. And that formed the subject of some official investigation by the Harbour Master?
-Yes.
138. Do you remember another case you reported of a junk which complained of having had opium stolen from on board her by a Revenue Cruiser?
A.-Yes; that was on the 11th December, 1879.
139. Did you find out whether any opium had really been taken?
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A. I did not find out. I do not think she had it on her papers.
140.-Do you remember a junk coming into Táit'ám Bay and taking her papers to the Harbour Station, while she sent to Victoria for a launch to tow her into the Harbour?
A. Yes.
141.- -What was she laden with?
A-Salt.
142.---Do you know where she had come from?
A-I do not remember, but it will be in the books at Stanley. They generally come from Ki Chak.
143.-With reference to the case of the 21st September, how many muskets did you see with the men who came from Ch'akwoling?
A.About twelve.
144. And how many boats?
A.-Three.
145. Did you see any revolvers ?
A. I saw some revolvers.
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