The hearing of this case was resumed, Mr. R. E. Waixewnton again appearing for the Gutzlaff, and Mr. C. Dowbaut for the Fullee.
Vu Kisy-kien, examined by Mr. Wainewright, said—I was on board the Gutzlaff on the night of the collision. Neither before nor after the accident did I sve an boat sailing or at anchor near Black Point.
heard conversation between some of the crow of the Fullee. They were saying that the captain superintendent had given orders for them to start at five o'clock in the miorping, instead of which the captain had come on board at eight o'clock at night and started then.
Mr. WalNewniout was proceeding task the witness further questions as to what he had heard the crew of the Fudlee say abut thr captain, when his Lordship interposed, and said he could not receive such state: ments as evidence in chief, It would of course be open to Mr. Wainewright to cross-examine the witnesses on the other side; but at present the Court could only note that the Fullee started befure her time.
Cross-examined by Mr, Downat—Tho night was dark but clear. We were ur" nearer than a mile to Black Point, only but all the others on board Not there were no junks, ow that Yana Mo:30, examined by warcun, said—I am assistor" ole, Warxelowdah on board the Gy" chuk to the duty asa sailor. T war clu. Lalsy do Gudzlag ut the time sin the stern of the were no junks ner of the collision. There Mr. Wainewr?
Black Point. (taken on 9th ight here read the evidence then third January) of Joseph Scullard, the efter ofticerfof the Thames It was to of that omthe night of 13th Decemtp came up in the Gut: laff from the At the time of the collision he ing in the cabin, readi He had previously heard the' Gutzlaf's whistle sound once, The night was dark and clear, and there was no wind. Woodley was quite sober, and had been walking up and down the upper deck ever since witness had been in the cabin. The captain of the Fwhlee, whom witness saw just after the collision, was awfully excited" and seemed not to be suber.
This being the close of the case as regards the Gutzlug, the Court adjourned until Tuesday next.
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