COURT MARTIAL

Hokitika Guardian, 4 April 1928, Page 3

COURT MARTIAL

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(United Service.) (Received this day at 12.2 d p.in.) GIBRALTAR, April 3. Kimball reminded the Court that the verdict would definitely determine Daniel’s career as Commander, and the right to be .allowed to report to a captain without being accused ol a bench of disciplne. The Prosecutor, Calvert, replying, submitted that Daniel’s reading of a secret document in the ward-room was highly improper and might have biased witnesses on the original point. It was also disloyal to his superior. The criticisms had not been substantiated. The- Court adjourned for ninety minutes. An uncomfortable silence succeeded the re-opening and entrance of witnesses and public, after the decision was reached. The hangar was now flooded with brilliant sunshine. Daniel entered escorted by an officer of his own rank with drawn sword, and he gazed fixedly at his own Made, which had been so placed with the point towards him as to indicate guilt. He squared his shoulders and marched to his place. Mensham, in a low voice, announced the verdict. It was a sad moment, at least one of his brother officers in the Court being visibly affected.

DEWAR.'S COURTStARTIAL. GIBRALTAR, April 3. Dewar’s eourtmartial opens to-mor-row. It is understood he intends to personally cross examine Collard. The hearing is expected to last for three days.