Q.  WTiat  was  Captain  Freei's  report  about  the  2  peir  cent,
tax  bill?  A.  I  don't  metmiember;  it  was  a  long  staibememt;  it  was
in  reference  to  hlavilng  some  of  the  memlberis  of  the  Legislature
with  reference  to  oiuir  interest  in  the  2  peir  cent,  tax  measure;  to
have  the  biJll  dlefeiated  that  granted  an  extension  and  so  on;  I
could  not  remember  distinctly;  I  oorald  not  remember  anything
definite  about  it

Q.  What  had  Captain  Freel  to  do  with  the  2  pe!Pi  cent,  tax
bill  ?  A.  I  thionk  he  was  a  member  of  the  legislative  committee
of  the  organizationi,  but  am;  not  positive  as  to  that.
Q.  Was  he  the  one  whd  had  charge  of  that  matter?  A  I
think  he  had  moire  to  do  with  it  tlilan  any  othier!  member  of  the
committee;  he  appeared  to  have  facts  and  figures  in  reMioii
to  it.
Q.  Did  hie  make  lal  report  in  writing?  A.  Noi,  sir;  an  oral
statement.
Q.  Did  the  report!  call  for  a|ny  action  by  the  officers?  A  I
think  not.  >

Q.  Was  any  action  taken  upon  it?    A.  Nbl,  sir.
Q.  No  qruiestion  was  raisied  by  the  members?    A.  No,  sir.
Q.  Was  Oroker  at  that  meeting?    A.  No,  sir.
Q.  Da  yotu'  remember  whether  action  was  takten  upon  Chief
Bonner's  resignaJtion  ?  A.  I  think  it  was  laid  upon  the  table,
but  J  don't  remember  that  positively.
