The damage was undoubtedly by “deterioration,” which is among the exceptions in the bills of lading, and concededly the burden rests on the cargo owner to show that the ship’s negligence caused or promoted such deterioration. The case is a very close one but on the whole we concur with Judge Hand’s conclusion for the reasons he has expressed that such negligence is not established by a preponderance of proof.

Decrees affirmed, with costs of this appeal.