THE HIGH COUNCIL
ACTING .CONSTITUTIONALLY
Australian Press Association.
(Received 15th January, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, '14th January. It is learned that General Booth's reply will be- taken to Sunbury by Commissioner Hay and two King's.Counsellors, whose opinion was taken before tho'summoning of the Council.' They reaffirmed their opinion that the- Council is acting entirely constitutionally. : It is expected that the resumed debate to-morrow will. extend over two or three days.
It'is stated that the Council has thus far excluded . General Booth's legal adviser and has also refused a request for a shorthand report of the proceedings. Commissioner Hay issued an official statement which said: "The Council has not debated the question whether the General should be- legally represented. In regard to a shorthand ■report the President Has no comment to make."
. The ''Daily Heruld '' understands that despite General Booth's refusal to resign, which will be accompanied by an impassioned appeal for ' reconciliation, the High Council will proceed to depose him and appoint a successor. The
most favoured candidates arc- Commander Eva Booth and Commissioner Hurren, who is an ardent Reformist.
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 12, 15 January 1929, Page 9
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