THE MOORE CASE.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 12265, 11 October 1902, Page 3

THE MOORE CASE.

[PBSBB ASSOCIATION.] Wellinqton, Friday, Mr F. T. Moore, who after being sentenced to imprisonment for writing a threatening letter to Sir Joseph Ward waa released on the understanding that he left the colony, returned to Wellington yesterday, He has addressed a letter to Messrs Field and O’Meara, members of the House, stating hie belief that he is the specially inspired agent of God upon earth whose mission it is to inform mankind concerning the institution of reforms in commerce, finance, politics, society, and religion, in order to pave tha way for the millennium. In another letter, addressed to Dr, Grace, he says he intends to consult him regarding his visions and voices. Following is one of the communications referred to in the above message : (Open Letter.) Sidney, 4th October, 1902. Messrs Field and O'Meara, M H.E.’o.

Dear Hrs,—l am impressed with the belief that the time has arrived for the review of tho evidence that I have been accumulating during the past three yours iu support of my declaration that I am a specially inspired agent of God, upon earth, whose mission it is to inform mankind concerning the instiliitiou of reforms iu commerce, finance, polil ics, society, and religion, ia order (o pive tho way for the millennium. ‘1 ho fact that my work upon the frozen moat industry has been reviewed by a Earliaiuoutnry committee induces me to regard this committee as the rigid fill body to whom I should submit my mumoira and other writings. These will nhow to what intent my mind ie inlluoncodby the" visions” I frequently see, the " voice ” that I often hear, and tho nature of tho big questions upon which 1 am impressed to write.

It will ba seen that I cannot follow any ordinary occupation; that I cannot keep resolutions made to myself, and promises made to my friends, to the effect that I will cease studying and writing up eaoh and every great question of the day. So largely is my mind affeated by what X believe to be inspiratians from God that I consider it incumbent upon my fellow-beings to investigate my case. Since I am acknowledged by a trip of medical men to bs sane, what I allege must be correct, unless I am the victim of a very terrible hallucination. It is to determine the matter that I submit my case to the highest tribunal iu the land—a Parliamentary committee. The pen is mightier tbau the sword, and upon ray pea rests the ouns of proving my mighty elaim. A faw strokes recently raised the whale farce of tha law against me. I ask for the same promptitude in this esse, but I desire tbs judgment ef a superior Court—Parliament. I am, io, F. T. Mo one,