THE POLICE COMMISSION.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 297, 4 June 1898, Page 2

THE POLICE COMMISSION.

(by telegraph—press association). Napiee, Thursday. . When recalled at this morning's sitting of the Police Commission, Inspector Cullen said that when he was stationed at Napier there was an impression among the men that it was inadvisable to actively enforce the licensing laws. He had seen Inspector Emerson playing cards for a small stake in a hotel. Emerson had once told him that he (Emerson) did not wish the liceusing law to be strictly enforced. Two Gisborne residents deposed to having 6een Emerson the worse for liquor at the races. One more witness will be called in support of the complaintaut's case, and the enquiry here is expected to close on Saturday. Mr Taylor said he had been informed that several Gisborne witnesses were evading their summonses, aad he wanted an opportunity to c.ll them, either at Wanganui or Auckland. The Commissioners, however, agreed with the objection of Inspector Emerson's counsel, and decided that Mr Taylor must close his cise here. Wellington, Thursday. The date for furnishing the report of the Police Commission has been extended until the 30th June. Napier, Last Night. Inspector Emerson'u defence to the charges of gambling and intemperate habits, opened before the Commission this morning.' A large number of prominent townsmen was called as to the Inspector's general conduct. Mr. Carnell, ex-M.H.R., said he knew of his own knowledge that Eagleton's was a tote shop, aud he had seen money pass for betting purposes. Inspector Emerson gave a general deuial as to the truth of all the charges.