W.W. METHODS.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 October 1916, Page 2

W.W. METHODS.

A MURDER CHARGE, Australian-N.Z. Cable Association. Sydney, Oct. 10. At the inquest on Constable Duncan, who was found dead at Tottenham on September 28, the police produced a statement made by Frank Franz that the Kennedy brothers proposed shooting Duncan. Under threats to kill him, they forced Franz to accompany them and discharge a rifle, at Duncan after they had each fatally shot Duncan. Franz declared he was led astray by the I.W.W. Another statement by Roland Kennedy is that Franz proposed the shooting, and that he fired twice. Kennedy declared that his brother Herbert refused to participate, saying he was married, and it was not worth his while. A third statement by Michael Herbert Kennedy declared that he knew nothing of tho shooting till next morning, when his brother told him. He admitted lie was spokesman for the 1.W.W., and believed in their teaching. He was formerly' a member of the New Zealand police, but resigned about five years ago. All three were committed for trial for the murder of Duncan. Wellington, Yesterday. Michael Kennedy, the ex-policeman, mentioned in the Sydney caole, was a I constable stationed in Wellington for eighteen months, jHe resigned and became prominent at Waihi during the strike. After several officials had been ; arrested he was elected president of the Miners' Union, but subsequently had to seek police protection, and was escorted out of the town.