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Chairman Byan. — I should allow the evidence to stand for what it 

 is worth. 



Mr. Adams. ---I think that is all I desire to ask Mr. Sanger. 



Gross-examination: 

 By Mr. Fiebo: 



Q. Did these papers in this Everton land matter come from the 

 Attorney-General's office to the Comptroller ? 



A. After the appraisement. 



Q. Were they accompanied by a communication from the Attorney- 

 General to the Comptroller ? 



A. Yes, sir* 



Q. And that communication was attached to the papers ? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Q. So that it came down f roin the Attorney-General's office in an 

 official and regular way ? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Mr. Adams.— That is what he said. 



Q. Do you know why no action had been taken upon it? 



A. The Comptroller has decided that he would take no action what- 

 ever upon the application until he could definitely ascertain what 

 would probably be the exterior lines of the proposed Adirondack park; 

 inasmuch as he had to select the lands, he wished to select no lands 

 that would be outside of the lines of the park. 



Q. Are you also aware of the fact that the report is not in conform- 

 ity with the view of the forest commission recommending it, so no 

 action could be taken; has your attention been called to the resolu- 

 tion that the forest commission only approved it provided 26,000 lucres 

 should be returned for 12,000 acres ? 



A. We understand that perfectly. 



Q. Has that influenced the action of the Comptroller in the matter ? 



A. No. 



Q. Do you understand the Comptroller could act in the matter with 

 that recommendation in that form ? 



A. Yes, sir; he understands he can. 



Q. And that that would be an absolute approval if those terms were 

 not complied with? • ' 



A. He understands that he can select 26,000 acres for 12,000 acres. 



Q. But the appraisal is upon a different basis; does not the Comp- 

 troller understand he may act upon the resolution of the forest com- 

 mission, and not upon the report of the three appraisers ? 



