Mr. King. Mr. Chairman, I came here on instructions from the Dominion Marine Association and with no intention of saying anything unless called upon. I have an opportunity of going home on the 4 o’clock boat, which I would take if I had any assurance that the question of the steamers is not coming any more definitely before the commission than it has to-day.
Mr. Gardner. The commission held a hearing in Detroit for the special purpose of hearing the navigation interests, and they appeared there. If you have anything to say we shall be glad to hear it.
Mr. King. I am not pressing for the opportunity, but I wish to furnish the commission any information that they wish to obtain with regard to the boats, and I did not like to leave without asking the commission if they desired to ask any questions.
Mr. Gardner. So far as my recollection goes the representatives of the navigation interests were very ready at the Detroit meeting to adopt any methods or remedies that proved to be reliable and safe. So far as that feature of it is concerned we have regarded the matter as closed. We are in perfect accord with them and they with us.
Mr. King. I understood from Prof. Phelps that the test is now being made on the Lakes.
Mr. Gardner. It is, and in case there is any weakness I apprehend it will be remedied.
Mr. King. I hope you will call upon us at any time you need information or assistance.
Mr. Gardner. Mr. Irving, the commission is now ready to hear the representatives of the city of Ogdensburg.
STATEMENT OF MR. ANDREW IRVING,
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
Mr. Irving. Mr. Chairman, the mayor of Ogdensburg was called away, and will not be back again until after the first of the month. The board of public works is represented, as is also the board of water commissioners. I am president of the board of public works and Mr. Darrow is president of the board of water commissioners. We are prepared to give you any information that you may desire with regard to the sewerage and water here. The city engineer is also present, as well as the superintendent of the waterworks.