THE MOTUIHI INQUIRY.
FURTHER EVIDENCE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland. Last Night. At the court of inquiry, Major Sir Rot ert Walker, general stair officer, said tin question of increasing guard was entirely I a matter for headquarters. Wellington. The guard was reduced on the suggestion of General Robin. Witness considered extra men were required at Motuilu to prevent the prisoners escaping and to obviate the continual scares. He could not say lie had ever landed on the island officially, as the island had nothing to do with district headquarters. He found . that out when he came to Auckland. Major Price, recalled, said thatCipluiii Dyer, the previous A.A.S., told him. when ho made an inquiry, that the district headquarters was not responsible for the control of Motuihi. Tilt cvurt adjouxnti
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1918, Page 5
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129THE MOTUIHI INQUIRY. Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1918, Page 5
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