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Show 4895 Cleary- D 2908 MR. FARSWORTH: We object to that as leading and suggestive. I don't think counsel is qualified to supply to supply the basis for the conclusion of this witness. THE SPECIAL MASTER: The question is pretty leading, Mr. Blackmar. MR. BLACKMAR: I think it is leading, It is just one way of saving time. I will ask it this way. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q What effect, if any, on the question of transportation, has a system of transportation which requires two loadings and two unloadings, upon the situation? MR. FARSWORTH: That is no less leading than the other, but go ahead and answer it. A It has a bearing on the case in the transportation or unloading of your field equipment; you unloading has some bearing on breakage of equipment. Q Directing your attention now to the amount of tonnage and capacity, wherein did you find difficulties with reference to the operation on the Colorado river by boats? MR. FARSWORTH: This witness has not been qualified. As to the matter of his expert knowledge as an engineer, that is not questioned. No proper foundation has been laid for asking this witness any of these questions that call for his conclusions. THE SPECIAL MASTER: If your question is confined to |