The Bryce-Rusden Libel Suit
LbUUTEBS TELKGBAMS.I Adelaide, April 17. Files of the London papers to hand per Chiniborazo give full details of 1 the Bryce-Rusden libel trial. Mr • Bryce was examined at great length, i and the manner in which, he gave his I evidence produced a favourable impression on judge and jury. Mr Rusden, in his examination, stated that he had endeavoured to write a true history of New Zealand, upon material supplied to him by the Bishop of Wellington (Dr Hadfield), and Sir Arthur Gordon, the then Governor of New Zealand, taking his information also from blue books, the New Zealand Press, as well as from personal conversations with natives. He disclaimed all idea of being actuated by ill feeling or malice towards Mr Bryce personally, but maintained that the proceedings at Parihaka were of the I cruellest nature. In cross-examination Mr Rusden admitted that when he compiled the history in question he had heard nothing as to the slaughter of wives and children »f natives, but subsequently he was informed of Mr Bryce's action in the matter through Sir Arthur Gordon and Bishop Hadfield, hence he came to write the paragraph which formed the subject of the present action. Continuation of reading matter on 4ithjag
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Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 133, 20 April 1886, Page 3
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208The Bryce-Rusden Libel Suit Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 133, 20 April 1886, Page 3
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