MIDLAND BANK CASE.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1924, Page 3

MIDLAND BANK CASE.

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.. .... . -<&»- EFRTHER- SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE. [Reuters Telegrams.] LONDON. Nov. 23. Hi the bank ease Mrs Robinson emphatically denied relations with Young She did not know when .Mr A. returned to England alter Paris disclosures that lie saw his solicitors. Lord llalsliury, intervened, and said tbe interview between Mr A. and bis solicitors could not be included in the evident e unless it was proved that w itness was present at the interview, and unless tbe persons at tbe interview were called. •Sir John Simon said he had authority for tbe breacli of professional confidence. He was going to call tbe solicitor and others. Tbe .fudge said if Sir .). Simon could call Mr A. it would be simple, but Lord Halslniry was objecting to the proving of these facts without tailing Mr A. Sir John Simon submitted that any evidence of action bv any of the alleged consiiirators was admissible. He proimsed firstly to show what the aide-de-camp told tbe solicitor and then to ask the solicitor whether subsequently bo bail information which caused him to change his view of the facts.

Lord Halslniry said they bad no evidence that the aide-de-camp was in the conspiracy. Tbe .fudge said there was evidence that be received forty thousand sterling. An iinexnecl ctl incident occurred when Sir .1. Simon said be must ask Mrs Robinson an intimate and painful question. He thought it would be best to write it. 'l'lie Judge asked to see it. and tillered to discharge the two women jurors, and complete the case with ton men jurors. Eventually tbe questions were written and answered by the witness in writing, and then banded to the Judge and jury, tbe Judge telling tbe jury lie was afraid they must read it. but be was sorry. Answering Sir .1. Simon. Mrs Robinson denied she admitted Newton lo her room 111 Palis, where she and Mr A. were staying, by prearrangement. She also denied -die told Newton that if she was to play her part she must have another husband, as Robinson looked like a butcher, and that Newton would lo.il; tbe part if be would do it. Hobbs appeared ill the box and declared be bad no cheques or pass books. 'file Judge ordered bill) to find them. The bearing was adjourned.