THE ROTORUA RAILWAY SMASH.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 27 August 1907, Page 2

THE ROTORUA RAILWAY SMASH.

Per Press Association. Aui-ituuid, August 20. Tlie inquest into the Rotorua train accident was resumed to-day. Mr. 1\ K Baume, K.C., speaking for Mr Earl, and himself, representing the train men, stated that, while they felt the decision to be given by the Bench would be more likely to give satisfaction if the proceedings were open to all persons interested, they recognised that the procedure

wa-s a matter entirely for tlie magistrate to decide. Their clients would raise'no further objection, being confident, that witnesses would be called so that counsel would not be left without instructions, and as far as possible So that every person concerned should hear whatever might be said reflecting on him or his conduct Mr C. C. Kettle, S.M., said he was quite satisfied that what had been said by Mr Baume was said in the heat of the moment, and that there was no desire" to insult the president of the Court or obstruct the proceedings.

The examination of witnesses then proceeded. Later.

Driver J. L. Taylor gave evidence in regard to the action of the brakes, his examination occupying all afternoon.

To Mr Baume, he said that a Maori once greased the rails near Ngatira, and was fined. Mr Kittle: Fined. Was that all? It should be an indictable offence, punishable by Imprisonment" to interfere with the line track. It might have occasioned a very serious accident. The enquiry was adjourned till tomorrow.