THE LIVERPOOL CAMP ENQUIRY.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 2732, 30 July 1915, Page 6

THE LIVERPOOL CAMP ENQUIRY.

SYDNEY, July 29

At the Liverpool Camp enquiry, Colonel Featherstonc, Director-General of Medical Services, stated 'that, having examined a number of camps, he considered the Liverpool Camp the best lie had seen.

Mr Orchard's counsel exhaustively analysed the evidence. He said the Department was ham-strung by red tape. The officers were so wrapped xip in swaddling clothes and red tape that they were afraid.to move till they got .authority. Right throughout, the enquiry there had been a plea of confession and avoidance.

Private Harrison, a recent witness at the camp enquiry, appeared before Mr Justice Rich and complained of victimisation since giving his evidence. He alleged that he was unable even to leave work to get a drink of water without risking arrest. He appealed to Mr Justice Rich for leave of absence until the transport, sailed.

The alleged victimisation was denied. Mr Justice Rich recommended that Hairison should be given leave until the transport sailed. If he found that it was an authenticated case of victimisation he would deal with the offender in the strongest possible manner. It would bo monstrous if witnesses were to bo dealt ivith by theauthorities.