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Show 336 of the fur trade down that river. Mr. Collins: The same as on the Des Plaines. The Special Master: The statement does not go into details; but as it so happens that that is a judicial statement by the Court, I think it might be helpful if the portion of the river covered by that case can be identified. Mr. Collins: That can be done. We will get that. We have not lost sight of that at all. The Special Master: I merely mention that in connection with Mr. Farnsworth's cross examination. I think, in view of the fact that that river has been adjudicated, to some extent, that a comparison similar to what has been submitted on these other rivers might well be submitted as to that river. Mr. Blackmar: Yes, we will do that. Mr. Collins: Will you give me that reference again? The Special Master: Scott v. Lattig, 227, U. S., 229. By Mr. Farnsworth: Q I believe that you just stated that, by no stretch of the imagination could the Salmon or the Snake River be considered navigable -- or substantially to that effect. A Yes, sir. Q And that is your personal opinion with respect to navigability as applied to those rivers? A As applied to those rivers, yes. Q And when you made that statement, you had in mind 2300 |
