THE POLITICAL SITUATION
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE. After the telegraph office closed on Saturday morning, the following committee was set up by the House of Representatives to enquire into the question oif whether a breach of privilege had been committed by Mr Massey in reading a certain document to the House, or by the statement of Mr Payne that ono McMasters had been authorised to give him a sum of money:— Messrs Jas. Allen, W. Fraser, J. A. Hanan, W. Nosworthy, E. P. Lee, G. W. Russell, J. Robertson, G. M. Thompson, IW\ A. Veitch and the Hon. J(. A. Millar.
The committee mot on Saturday morning, and appointed Mr J, A. Hanan to be chairman. It was. decided that the proceedings be sub judice, and be not open to the Press. It is probable that when the House meets to-night, extended leave will b<.- asked for in which to report.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10568, 26 February 1912, Page 5
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150THE POLITICAL SITUATION Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10568, 26 February 1912, Page 5
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