THE POLICE FORCE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 2, 7 May 1913, Page 6

THE POLICE FORCE.

“REBELLION WON’T BE PUT UP WITH.” [Per Press Association.] Wellington, May 6. The Hon. Mr Herdman (Minister of. Justice), interviewed on the subject of the reported discontent in the police force, declared that “If the state of affairs at Auckland ,as reported by the local papers is true, then the position is serious, and will necessitate firm handling immediately. 1 cannot understand the present alleged unrest. I don’t believe it is widespread. From what appeared in the press I gather that Mr Rosser, wellknown in Auckland labor circles, has been getting to each of the junior men, with a'view to forming an association. I may say at once that this sort of thing cannot be tolerated. In the pf labour tpohblo happening, the police must be under the direct control of a Commissioner and the Government. So I shall not permit any lahjor leader to interfere with the discipline 5 bf the ‘force. Every the force to state their grievance’s, but rebellion Vori’Ube put up with.”