A "BREEZE" BEFORE THE POLICE COMMISSION.
* MR. TOM TAYLOR AND THE NEW CHIEF. [BY TELEGRAPH — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, 29th April. Quite a breeze took place in the afternoon betAveen Commissioner Tuubridge and Mr. T. E. Taj'lor, M.H.R. After several charges against individual members of the Force had been under consideration, Mr. Taylor brought forward a case Avithout giving notice, just as the Commission Avas about to close. Commissioner Tunbridge objected on the ground that the necessary records could not be obtained at a moment's notice. He accused Mr. Taylor of throwing all possible mud at the police Avithout giving them the opportunity of reply. Mr. Taylor said his conduct Avas not a subject for the adverse comment of the Police Commissioner. If the Commissioner was allowed to make such remarks no citizen Avould be able to take up police matters. The Commissioner had no right there. His appointment had been a mistake, aud it was a pity he had been brought out from England. He appeared to be an advocate for all the bad .characters iv the Force. Mr. Taylor Avas leaving the room, but remained Avhen asked to do so b}' Mr. Wardell, Chairman of the Commission. After some more sparring, the Chairman tried to pour oil on the troubled waters. Mr. Tunbridge said his object iv attending the Commission had been to i>et all the facts, and not a portion ot them. By the knowledge gained from a thorough acquaintance with the facts he hoped to purge the Force of all the bad or unsuitable men, but he AA'as not going to be insulted by any individual member of the House of Representatives or by the Avhole of that House. Neither Avas he altogether dependent upon the Government of New Zealand. If he Avas not Avanted in New Zealand he would cheerfully go back to London. The Commission has noAV concluded its sittings in Christchurch, Sergeant Major Mason's examination being deferred till the Commissioners sit again in Wellington, where he now is.
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Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 101, 30 April 1898, Page 5
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334A "BREEZE" BEFORE THE POLICE COMMISSION. Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 101, 30 April 1898, Page 5
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