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Show 941 During that period , lie observed that the stream was one of irregularity and erratic regimen . . ( R . ( 3708 370S ) ) ) Regimen means flow conditions . ( R . 3709 ) According to his observation the navigability of the river with reference to bed conditions is affected in one of two ways : In the first place , in those places where they had no rocks , the river is very turbid , , and ( gen- gen ) , erally speaking , contains numerous sand bars , , which shift from side to side and change from place to place , , so that that channel is not fixed or stable . Witli regard to the rocks , or conditions of the bed , or witli regard to these obstructions , it would affect navigation , too . Of course , such obstructions would have to be removed if they could be at reasonable cost . . And there are both conditions , in part , on both the Green and the Colorado Rivers , so far as my ( obser- obser ) vation extends . The SPECIAL MASTER : Just a minute . The witness . has mentioned a thing that I want to ask him about . . He mentioned , in answer to your question , Mr . ( Black- Black ) mar , , some time ago , the various things which were taken into consideration regarding the navigability of a stream . The SPECIAL MASTER : Q . . You , Mr . . Witness , said nothing whatever about the possibility of the removal of obstructions . . Do you not take that into consideration in questions in connection with the navigability of a stream ? As to what elements you take into consideration ; . you do take in that ? ( 13307-31-vor 1330731vor ) . 2-14 |
