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[page 921] very lax, its rules were not kept, and that these abuses I found existing, although I had no idea of so many and therefore with a new fresh administration, a different administration in reference to the rules it would be improved. Ques. Is that substantially all the reason. Ans. No sir. Ques. Have you ever stated that other parties were urging you to make this investigation, that it was not sought by you, but investigated by others. Ans. I have not said it was not sought by me, but not by me alone. Ques. Have you ever stated that other parties were urging you to make an investigation. Ans. I do not think I ever used the word urging, I have said that other parties wished this investigation very much indeed. Ques. Do you desire the removal of Dr. Sanborn. Ans. No sir. Ques. Do you desire the removal of Capt. Lakin. Ans. No, I think it is a great mercy that he has been there the past year or two. Ques. Do you desire the retirement of the matron. Ans. No sir, so far as I know she is qualified for the place. Ques. When you suggested to Capt. Lakin to take the place himself did he accept the suggestion. Ans. He did not