THE POLICE FORCE.
if a certain'class of newspapers and political busy-bodies were to be given their way, there would be seething unrest and dissatisfaction in every branch of the public service in New Zealand. Because the Reform Government has reposed implicit confidence in the heads of Departments, and has not exercised Ministerial authority on every possible pretext, there is a feeling of profound disappointment among those who 'have become used to wire-pulling and back-stair influences. An attempt is now being made to magnify minor grievances among individual members of the police force into appalling dissatisfaction throughout the entire force. Commissioner .Sullen is a man of very wide experience, and ci considerable tact and ability. The Minister has given him air-absolutely free hand in the control of the force, and no good reason lias yet bpen shown why his administration of the Department should be subjected to Ministerial veto or review, j
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 22 April 1913, Page 4
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151THE POLICE FORCE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 22 April 1913, Page 4
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