POWELKA UNCAUGHT.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 April 1910, Page 3

POWELKA UNCAUGHT.

THE INQUEST ON MICHAEL Q (JIRKE. A DELATED WARNING. There is no fresh news to report with regard to the escaped prisoner Powelka. There is, however. tho usual morning hatch of rumours anil incident'?, but there is nothing of an authentic nature to record. The inquest on Michael Qui rive will be held _ to-clny at the Courthouse. Tho fatal bullet, it appears, expanded and tore away tho skull at the back. Tho body will be conveyed to Pallia tna, where tho funeral will be held later in the day. The journey will be made across the Paliiatua Track. A RELATED WARNING The police desire it to be known that there is no need for civilians to continue to carry firearms. Their aid in searching for Powelka is another matter, but it is extremely necessary that the carriage of arms should be restricted to the police. It any reports as to the present whereabouts of Powelka are sent to the police they will be investigated at once, and if necessary recourse will be had to firearms, but it must be bv the police only. ' The authorities wish to direct attention to the severe x>e riil % provided for aiding and abetting an escaped prisoner in •any snape or form. It goes so far in certain cases as a life sentence. ARMED CIVILIANS. TELEGRAM TU THE MAYOR. WELLINGTON, April 12. Dr. Kindlav, Minister of Justice, Kent the following telegram to Mr Nash, Mayor of Palmerston, this morning:-"In order to organise the present search for Powelka upon the safest and most effective lines, we respectfully suggest to you that von co-operate with the police "J limiting the voluntary assistanccot civilians to capable and reliable men Possibly von have already done this. In such an event or should you do so, please accept my thanks." THE MAYOR'S REPLY. The Mayor of Palmerston replied this evening to tho Hon. Dr. 1< ind--I'iv's message ;—" Thanks for voui wire T have been in constant touch with the nolice for some days. We fire finite of the opinion that it is inadvisable to call for furthei volunteer assistance. The number has been considerably limited to "elected men. Tf necessary I will take further action."