A BANKRUPT LORD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 149, 21 March 1927, Page 11

A BANKRUPT LORD

> THE TERRINGTON CASE : DEBTOR ARRESTED BY I FRENCH POLICE (Rec. March 19, 5.5 p.m.) London, March 18. Lord Terrington, who has been absent on the Continent since July, when his creditors proceeded in the Bankruptcy Court in connection with debts amounting to £420,000, was detained at Boulogne when about to board a vessel for England. The bankruptcy proceedings had been held up owing to medical certificates to the effect that Lord Terrington's health would not permit him to travel from Monte Carlo. Lately he left for Paris, since when it has been frequently stated that detectives were endeavouring to locate him. Loudon, March 19. There were dramatic circumstances associated with the detention of Lord Terrington. He arrived at Boulogne in company with Mrs. De Vere Humphrey, with the intention- of joining a boat for England. When he presented his passports at the barrier, a French police officer interposed and led I him to a waiting-room. Mrs. Humphrey insisted upon accompanying him. She protested against the treatment, declaring that they were returning to England. She declared: “This is scandalous. I have asked for the interception of the British Consul I hope the English Press will be acquainted with this happening. Even, though we offered to lock him up in the captain’s cabin, they refuse to let us sail.” After considerable questioning, during which half a dozen gendarmes arrived to participate, while Lord Terrington was weakly Seated in a chair, heavily* muffled, the police informed him lie would have to go to the police station. Lord Terrington declared that he wished to return quietly to face examination. “I have no intention of evading anybody, and cannot understand what all the fuss is about.” Subsequently he was lodged in a cell, but later was removed to a hospital. It is reported that he may be brought to London to-day. The case has created wide interest, in view of the well-known names and large sums associated with the bankruptcy. EXTRADITION PROCEEDINGS ‘ NECESSARY (Rec. March 20, 5.5 p.m.) Boulogne, March 19. It appears that Lord Terrington was placed under arrest on Instructions telegraphed to all the French ports by the French police, following upon communication received from the British authorities. It is stated that extradition proceedings will be necessary. Terrington insists that he was going to London voluntarily, therefore there was no ground for police action. (Rcc. March 20, 11 p.m.) Paris, March 20. It is expected that Lord Terrington’s extradition will be expedited. In the meantime he remains in hospital.