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Show 7405 Dern- 5384 of the river. Wouldn't the Governor be better able to answer that question than the witness you asked? MR. FARNSWORTH: I think I will ask governor Dern that question. Thank you for suggesting it. REDIRECT EXAMINATION BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Governor Dern, you have lived in this state for how many years? A Thirty- five. Q And you were, at one time, for a considerable period, state senator? A Yes sir. Q And have kept in intimate touch since statehood with the public affairs of this state? A I think I might say so, yes. Q And I will ask you to state whether or not any money has ever been appropriated by the state any work ever done by the state or by the federal government or by any other agency, so far as you are aware, in improving navigation either on the Colorado or the Green river? A Not that I know of; I don't think there was. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Or the San Juan? |