LYING TELEGRAMS.
TO THE EDIXOB. Sib, Mr Hopkins Clarke has either read carelessly or quoted incorrectly in making his illadvised charges of falsehood against mo. The telegram, as sent, merely said that natives had stated that Mr Clarke had written to them not to sell at present, as prices were likely to bo higher. No comment was mads on the matter. It also stated that some natives had asked 10s per bushel, both of which statements were perfectly true, and cannot be contradicted either from the published telegram or the MS. message ; so that Mr Hopkins Clarke has really committed the offence with which he has charged me, and been guilty of falsehood and misrepresentation. Moreover, the telegram merely said Clarke had written not “Commissioner” Clarke, as Mr Hopkins would lead the public to infer; but it would appear that his extremely sensitive nature has induced him to overstep the bounds of discretion and even veracity. I, therefore, return on Mr Hopkins Clarke the charge of falsehood, and recommend him in future to bo more circumspect before he brings serious charges against others.— I am, &c,, Heiui.i) Correspondent.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 151, 14 February 1874, Page 3
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188LYING TELEGRAMS. Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 151, 14 February 1874, Page 3
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