A SERIOUS CHARGE
TRIMMING AND HEDGING
By Cabin—Press Association—Copyright Received 25, 12.20 a.m. London, April 24. In the House of Commons Mr. Malcolm called attention to Mr, Pointer's speeeli at the Croyden Temperance Council, to the effect that he saw the leaders on both sides drunk during an important debate. Mr. Pointer stated that he did not desire to answer a charge based on an inaccurate report. Mr. Malcolm retorted that Mr. Pointer told him he was not going to run away from his statement. Mr. Pointer did not answer. The Speaker said that if the report was anything like correct, it was grossly offensive and also ludicrous. The House could form its own judgment.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 253, 25 April 1912, Page 5
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115A SERIOUS CHARGE Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 253, 25 April 1912, Page 5
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