EXHIBIT Y.

[In the matter of the claim of Lars M. Furman against the Russian Government.]

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, ss:

W. H. Grodt, being duly sworn, deposes and says: I was born in the year 1850. I have been a citizen of the United States for about fourteen years. I reside at No. 9 Essex street, San Francisco, Cal. I am by occupation a stevedore. I have known Lars M. Furman, who makes claim against the Russian Government under the name of Lawrence M. Furman, from childhood. We played together as boys in Sweden. I have known him since his arrival in this country. He was always called Lars M. Furman in Sweden. I know that his true name is Lars M. Furman, and I know him to be the same person who makes claim against the Russian Government under the name of Lawrence M. Furman.

I have no interest of any kind or nature whatsoever in said claim, nor am I the agent or attorney of said claimant.

W. H. Grodt.

[seal.]
John C. Hughes,
Notary Public in and for the City and County of San Francisco,
State of California, Booms 4 and 5, Fourth Floor,
Mills Building, San Francisco, Cal.