THE TONGAN AFFAIR.
Sydney, April 15. I The steamer Lubeck arrived to-day from Tonga, and she brings news that H.M.S. Diamond had arrived there with Sir Charles Mitchell and Mr Justice Clark, of Fiji, on board. The inquiry into the recent outrages was still proceeding when the Lubeck left. One man who was accused by Mr Baker of participating ,in the outrages wag acquitted. The evidence of some of Baker’s witnesses was most damaging to that gentleman, some of them stating that he had threatened their lives if they did, not give evidence ahainst the Wesleyans. One of them had, been told he should be shot, directly H.M.S 1 Diamond left the islands The Judge insisted that the witnesses 'must understand that no ham should come to them- by giving evidence freely. Two officers of the Diamond are assisting at the trials. ■ Further news from Tonga reports that at the trials in connection with the recent outrages a tremendous outburst, of• >,applause followed the announcement of the prisoners being acquitted. An inquiry into religious persecution at Tonga is now being conducted before Sir Charles Mitchell.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1570, 19 April 1887, Page 4
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185THE TONGAN AFFAIR. Temuka Leader, Issue 1570, 19 April 1887, Page 4
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