THE PETROL COMMISSION.

Grey River Argus, 12 April 1916, Page 6

THE PETROL COMMISSION.

THE INQUIRY CONTINUED. (Reed. 10.15 p.m.) ' (Per Press Association.) SYDNEY, April 11. At the sitting- of the Petrol Commission, Mr Reed, cross-ex-amined, said that he suggested buying out tive British Imperial Oil Company as a good business proposition. AVhen . the engage merit of Mr Morgan was discussed Mr Griffith said that whatever was done he wanted Mr Reed to be careful of anything leading to the idea of graft. Witness was under the impression that Mr Morgan looked for the appointment if the negotiations were successful, as his remuneration. Mr Morgan, examined, denied that in anything he had done in connection with tbe scheme he had ever shared or agreed to share or give any money to a public servant, or a Member of Parliament, or ever said anything about an amount having to go to the Minister oi* Ministers. He did mention £300 for liis own commission as the Government was not paying him anything. He was acting entirely as a broker.