A. They are elected by city councils.
Q. They have control of the fire department?
A. Yes.
Q. State whether the fire commissioners are subject to the control of any higher body?
A. I don't think they are. I think they are given full power.
Q. Do you know what the law is in regard to that?
A. I don't. I have never examined it.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. What appeared to be the disposition of the crowd surrounding that fire—did they appear to be in sympathy with the rioters?
A. That I cannot say.