THE SUGAR COMMISSION
MR. KNOX'S TRIAL. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 10, 9.20 p.m. Sydney, May 10. Mr. Knox and four other directors of the Sugar Company were charged with refusing to give evidence at the commission. Counsel for the defence declared that he intended to take every legal objection. He challenged the right of the Commonwealth to appoint a Royal Commission, and also challenged the right of the GoVernor-General to appoint a commission, except by an Order-in-Council. He declared that the Long Parliament passed an Act in 1640 to prevent the King enquiring into the private affairs of citizens. The case was adjourned.
NO SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE
DENUNCIATION OF THE DOMINION. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 10, 9.20 p.m. Sydney, May 10. Major-General Dorwood. who is returning to England from New Zealand, declared that the Dominion had ceased to be a free country, owing to the multiplicity of laws. He complains that the fishery business is neglected, and that the bulk of the trout are diseased. Unless the disease is cheeked, N"w Zealand will cease to be regarded as a happy spot for English enthusiasts to take a holiday in.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 270, 11 May 1912, Page 5
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188THE SUGAR COMMISSION Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 270, 11 May 1912, Page 5
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