THE MOTUIHI ENQUIRY.
Auckland, Feb. 2,
At the court-martial, the JudgeAdvocate summed up. The point to which they had to devote the most serious consideration was whether Colonel Turner had satisfied the Court that he had reasonable excuse. There were these facts to be taken into consideration: That Turner wanted an increase in the guard; that he objected to relatives visiting the island; and that he objected to Luekner and Erdmann being brought to the island. It was known to the authorities that Turner had a launch; it was known also that he had to manage with a reduced guard. Turner knew, on the other hand, on December 13th, that he had in his charge two dangerous prisoners, both seamen. With the guard he, had there, did he act as a reasonable man in taking such steps as would be effective in preventing an escape. If they considered there was a reasonable doubt the accused was entitled to the benefit of it.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1785, 5 February 1918, Page 3
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162THE MOTUIHI ENQUIRY. Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1785, 5 February 1918, Page 3
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