AN INDISCREET SPEECH.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8725, 28 January 1907, Page 2

AN INDISCREET SPEECH.

Mr Burns Censured. Press Association. —Oopyrigut. , London, January 27The Divisional Court refused the Standard’s application to commit Mr Burns for contempt for commenting in a recent speech at Queen’s il«-i respecting the action commenced by twelve members ot the London County Council ogainsc the Stando.n.i for denouncing the estvavaguico and corruption of the Council. __ Justice Darling remarked that Mr Burns’ violent speech was unlikely io adversely aflect the Standard though it was extraordinarily indiscreet and improper, showing very slight regard for the administration of justice.