THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16841, 22 May 1920, Page 9

THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

9 ADMINISTRATION CONDEMNED. (By Cubic—Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian and K.Z. Cable Association.) (Received May 21st, 9.30 p.m.) . MELBOURNE, May 21. Mr Justice E wing's report on the Northern Territory enquiry, which Ims been tabled in the Senate, severely condemns the administration. In the course of his report, Mr Justice Ewing says the cloud on the northern horizon, which to-day may not bo bigger than a man's hand, if uncontrolled, will in future produce a deluge. Referring to the ne:essily of securing a barrier between the white and coloured races, he declares that though we control the outposts of the continent, the results so far attained may be rendered useless unless an intelligent attempt is made to populate the Northern Territory with contented citizens who will give true allegiance to Australia. He declares there are no more Bolsheviks .amongst the population of the Territory than can be found in many parts of the Australian States. The Territory has been governed in a way no other portion of the Commonwealth would tolerate for a moment. Dr. Gilruth was temperamentally unfitted for the office he accepted. Judge Bevan had ceased to have the % confidence of people, in which they, to some extent were justified. He found that Mr Carey had not been guilty of corruption, and there was no proof of any impropriety against Mr Evans. Ho urges the neod of more police, a nd that whatever local control is given tn t!ir>' Territory in future, it should provide! similar government for all. Mr Povnton, in presenting the report said on the evidence it would be undesirable to continue to employ the per sons forced to leave the Territory or those whom the report adversely criticisea.