LORD GLADSTONE'S CLEMENCY
WAS IT ILL-ADWSED. By Cable—Press Associatiou—Copyright. Capetown, January 29. The Cape Times deprecates Lord Gladstone's argument that the native was spared because the idea of rape only occurred to the man's mind after affecting an entry for robbery. The South African News is not prepared to support or condemn the reprieve, but denies that Lord Gladstone put sentiment before justice. Lord Gladstone denies advising white women to lock their doors.
The Argas agrees with Lord Gladstone's view that it was a case of assault with intent, but the extenuating circumstances had not been clearly shown before the commutation.
OPINION SOMEWHAT REASS'URED.
Received 30, 10.55 p.m. Capetown, January 30.
South African opinion is somewhat reassured, people interpreting Lord Gladstone's statement as an indication that he is not actuated by vague sentimentalism ; but the Cape Times warns him not to court appellate jurisdiction. The Times' Johannesburg correspondent declares that a most important feature of the statement is that one which indicates the full acceptance of the death penalty as appropriate for such crimes.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 227, 31 January 1911, Page 5
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174LORD GLADSTONE'S CLEMENCY Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 227, 31 January 1911, Page 5
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