"THE IRON HAND."

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 238, 29 June 1915, Page 2

"THE IRON HAND."

A BRUSH BEFORE RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD. During the hearing of a ease before the Railway Appeal Board, at the Magistrate's Court at Wellington, Mr. R. W. MeVilly, who appeared for the Railway Department, raised an objection to the procedure. "I contend that the board is treating me unfairly," said Mr. MeVilly. "The appellant's counsel (Mr. J. S. McPherson) is granted too mush latitude and was allowed to address the board in .the last appeal «»'ter the case for the department Lad been closed.'' Mr. W. k Ha3ellcn 'the eha:rman?: "There is too mucJi -ri. the 'I want' and 'I think' about you in these cases and it will have to stop, as 'the ir-n hand' is n't going to rule here. It is immaterial to me what your official position in the Railway Department is. I won't have you dictating to the board." Mr. MeVilly: "I am not dictating to the board, but I have to look after the interest of the department and see they get fair play. I do not expect to see any favours, but the counsel for the appellant should not be allowed the latitude is is.'' Mr. Haseklen: "The board is here to treat all cases fairly and equitably on their merits and this it will do irrespective of any 'iron hand' methods."