THE SEDDON-TAYLOR CASE.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 8162, 27 February 1905, Page 3

THE SEDDON-TAYLOR CASE.

COLONEL PORTER SEVERELY BEJiuKED. [press association.]

WELLINGTON, February 26. The Premier has sent the following telegram to Colonel Porter, Gisborne:— A paragraph appears in the evening papers sent by the Press Association from Gisborne under the heading "Interview with Colonel Porter," and given to a, Herald representative at Gisborne. It purports to be a statement made by you respecting an incident connected with the recent action. Captain Seddon and myself are much annoyed, and regret exceedingly that you should, without consulting us or allowing us to know your inten tions, and without warning of any kinrt, have acted so unwisely. 1 trust you will inform the press representative that Captain Seddon and myself resent your action. The matter has been settled as between the parties, and there it should have been allowed to rest. It is another case of "Save me from my friends," and seeing you arc a Government officer your action is all the more reprehensible. I trust you will let the public know definitely that your indiscreet action is resented by myself and Captain Seddon, and that we were not either directly or indirectly privy to your intention.