THE FEATHERSTON SCANDAL

Taihape Daily Times, 30 July 1919, Page 4

THE FEATHERSTON SCANDAL

I ROYAL COMMISSION NOT TO BE. APPOINTED. AUCKLAND, July 29. A reply to its demand that a Royal j Commission should be appointed to investigate tie complaints regarding the treatment of tubercular patients in Peatherston Military Hospital, has been received by the Auckland branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association from Sir James Allen. The Minister states: We have had the whole matter very thoroughly investigated by the Defence Department, and in view of the report received I am satisfied that there is no necessity for a Royal Commission,” He adds that as soon as he receives a little further informa* tion which he has asked for, a detailed statement will he made, Referring to the letter, Mr E. E. Andrews, secret

tary to the Auckland » Associatio said the Association was by no mearfl ro-assured by the Minister's statement, and in view of the nature of the‘ report by its representatives it would ‘still press for full investigation oi the whole matter. He added that ii‘ the Government had nothing to hide,‘ there was no reason why.-it 8110111? not aocede to the request. ’ ‘ 7