A. I think the building itself was on fire. At any rate it was only a question of a few minutes. After those other buildings were fired it could not have been saved.
Q. Would it have been possible for your troops to have remained there?
A. It would not have been possible—not many minutes more.
Q. Was the round-house filled with smoke?
A. The whole building was so filled with smoke—the smoke was so dense that it was difficult to see.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Before you left?
A. Yes.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. After coming out and manœuvering in the street, your troops were steady and kept in good order?