THE EISLER CASE: ATTITUDE OF HOME MINISTER
LONDON, May 19 (Rec. 9 a.m.).— The Home Secretary, Mr Chuter Ede, told the House of Commons today that he had not yet had any request from the United States authorities for the extradition of Gerhard Eisler, who was arrested aboard the polish liner Batory in British waters last Saturday. > Mr Ede added: “As soon as I get the requisition I can decide whether this is a case of a political character or not. If it is of a political character, it will be my duty to see that further proceedings do not take place.” Mr Ede said he took personal responsibility for Eisler’s arrest.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 20 May 1949, Page 5
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