I.W.W. PRISONERS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 266, 4 August 1920, Page 7

I.W.W. PRISONERS

QUESTION OF THEIR RELEASE STRONG COMMENTS IN SYDNEY By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyrijht (Koc. August 3, 7.25 p.m.) Sydney, August.S. The question of the roleaso of tho I.W.W. prisoners, in accordance -with Mr. Justice Ewing's report, is the subject of much comment in tho papers. It is regarded as a serious matter 'that the findings of a Junior Judge imported from another State should be allowed to override the considered findings of the older and moro experienced Judges of the New South Wales Supreme Court, It is suggested that tho Government might mend the position by refer ring Mr. Justice Ewing's recommendations to the Judges who have already dealt the cases for a report, before releasing the prisoners. In reference t» the contention of Mr. Storey (Premier) fiat Mr. Justice Swing's Commission Was the fulfilment of a promise given by the labour Party at tho hustings, it is conteitded that such a promise could not justify such n departure from sound and approved legal practice as that involved, particularly by a Government which did not. secure a majority mandate from the electors.—Press Assn. ALL TO BE EELEASED EXCEPT TWO (Reo. August 8, 9.45 p.m.) Hobart, August 8. A special meeting of the Executive Council ordered the release of all tho Industrial Workers of the World prisoners, except John Benjamin King and Charles Reeve. The Trades Hall Council is arranging a public welcome to the men at the Town Hall on Friday.—Press Assn.i "LATEST JUDICIAL BURLESQUE" GOVERNMENT LOSES A SUPPORTER (Rec. August 3, 10.20 p.m.) Sydney, August 3. Sir George Fuller (former Chief Secretary) views the release of the I.W.W. prisoners with the greatest consternation. He referred tto Mr. Justice Swing's statement that he was quite careless what the opinion of tho people of Sydney would be, because by the time the report was received he would bejsn Tasmania. Sir George Fuller concluded;' "Tie whole country will resent ithis latest judicial burlesque." Mr. Foxtail, Independent Nationalist, who since the elections has supported the Government, stated that in view of *he dangerous precedent established, he will in future oppose them. Ho suggests that Mr. Levy should resign the Speakership and support the Opposition. —Press Assn.