IMPROPER AND UNWISE.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 1956, 22 May 1920, Page 9

IMPROPER AND UNWISE.

DR. GILRUTH'S CONDUCT. By Coble. — Press Association. — Copyright. (Rec. May 22, 11.5) MELBOURNE, May 22. Mr Justice Ewing's report states that it is beyond his comprehension how, under the conditions in the Northern Territory, the Government expected peace there, as the citizens were deprived of all political rights, but remained subject to the liability of paying taxes. If the same conditions prevailed in 'fiismania, one of the most peaceful of the Stales, they would have resulted in a rebellion. He could not blame the people of the Territory for the deportations, as their confidence in the Commonwealth was shaken to its foundations by the continued failure to remedy wrongs by Parliament, and those appointed to govern them. Though he placed a certain amount of responsibility and condemnation on Dr Giirulh, Judge Bevan and Mr Carey, there were some extenuating circumstances in Dr Gilruth's general method of administration ami conduct. One of the factors directly contributing to the unsatisfactory condition of affairs was the suspicion which arose in the minds of the people that the administration was corrupt. He did not think such an extreme conclusion was justified, but regretted that he was forced to consider Dr Gilruth's conduct in some instances as highly improper and most unwise.