A. I say I have already told you several times, that they pursued a course so diametrically opposed to anything I would have done or could have approved of, and having a firm conviction that no persuasion of mine could alter the determination of the authorities who had it in charge, that I could not interfere.
Q. You made no effort, then, to disperse or suppress the riot?
A. No, sir.
Q. After they had made an effort?
A. After they had made an effort, I did.
Q. During the time they were making an effort?
A. No, sir.
Q. Made no effort?
A. No, sir.
By Mr. Lindsey: