A ROYAL COMMISSION.
* THE GRIERSON CASE. By Telegraph.— Press Association. Wellington, March 22. When Mr. A. D. Thomson sat as ft Royal Commißioner to-day to inquire into the case of Lieut. Grierson, who did not depart with the Tenth Reinforcements in consequence of statements regarding his nationality, Mr. Wilford (appearing for Madame Boeufve and Me. Payne, M.P.), raised the objection lhat the commission had not been propoVy set up under the Commission Inquirii'-. Act. He contended that military officers were appointed by the Governor, not by the Government, and that the inquiry was not one arising jut of the the administration of the government. Mr. Thomson ruled against the contention, and the inquiry proceeded. Evidence was given by Lieut. Grierson, also by his uncle, John Grierson, of Auckland, that the family was of Scotch and English descent for many generations.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 March 1916, Page 4
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140A ROYAL COMMISSION. Taranaki Daily News, 23 March 1916, Page 4
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