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Chung Chi

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Q: And on what reasoning do you form that opinion?
A: From the appearance of the cags, the way they were knocked down on both sides.
Q: Showing that the force of the explosion there had gone both ways?
A: Yes.
Q: You left the mine you said, about half past three. Was everything in good order than as far as you could judge?
A: Everything was in good order then.
A Juror:- is it customary for chinamen to smoke while at work?
A: Not in that section; it is strictly against the rules.
Q: Did they ever do it that you know of?
A: I have heard of them doing it but I never seen them myself.
Q: Do you take any precautions to keep them from taking matches down?
A: Sometimes I search them. Q: Did you find any?
A: No, I haven't found any yet.
Q: Did you search them on the 15th inst?
A: No.

Harry King.

Taken upon oath and acknowledged this 14 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three before me

James Abrams,

Coroner.

BC Archives GR-0431 Box 6 File 3

BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. Inquisitions/inquests conducted by coroners in British Columbia.

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Q: And on what reasoning do you form that opinion? A: From the appearance of the cags, the way they were knocked down on both sides. Q: Showing that the force of the explosion there had gone both ways? A: Yes. Q: You left the mine you said, about half past three. Was everything in good order than as far as you could judge? A: Everything was in good order then. A Juror:- is it customary for chinamen to smoke while at work? A: Not in that section; it is strictly against the rules. Q: Did they ever do it that you know of? A: I have heard of them doing it but I never seen them myself. Q: Do you take any precautions to keep them from taking matches down? A: Sometimes I search them. Q: Did you find any? A: No, I haven't found any yet. Q: Did you search them on the 15th inst? A: No.