THE DEATH PENALTY.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1923, Page 3

THE DEATH PENALTY.

THE FELL PARTICULARS. [IIY TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AVELLINGTON, April 10. The confession mado hy John lulti prior to his execution, continued : “I accept, iny excution as th.e only net of atonenicnt I can make to (tod. whom 1 have outraged. 1 oiler every step I. take from my cell to the gallows as a further act of reparation for my crime, I. place my hope of more,* and forgiveness in the suflerings and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Throughout my life, my knowledge ot religion was very little. 1 had not the l comfort and help which it gives. It t had been brought up dilt'oreutly. in the fear and love of fled. 1 would not Unto been in the position in which 1 lind myself to-day. Tin 1 knowledge of 1: >d and the practice of religion. I feel sure, arc the only means to keep one from sin ami crime. I publicly thank Clod for bringing me to the knowledge ot 11 is love and mercy, even in these last davs of my life. Again. 1 st» heartily sorry and deeply regret my nwtul erinc and'l ask tint public: not .to think too harshiv of me. but. to remember that 1 am a. Native with ditforent. ideas and dispositions from the paheha. and to consider inv surroundings and upbringing. In conclusion, 1 throw myselt into the arms of the merciful C-od. tnll> tilisting in His pardon and lorgiveness through Jesus Christ. Afay Cod lmm me courage to meet my end with Chi i. tian resignation, and may lie. m Mis great love, have mercy on my poor smtil Farewell i" (Signed)—John lulu.