The Auckland Hospital Inquiry.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7937, 19 October 1904, Page 2

The Auckland Hospital Inquiry.

(Per Press Association),

AUCKLAND, October 18. After the charges had been submitted to the Hospital Commi.sion to-day, the examination of witnesses in support of Dr.Neil's charge against Dr Collins was commenced.

,The principal witness was Dr. Neil, and a great deal of his evidence was devoted to the case of the late Mallis White, who was operated on in this Hospital in May last, and whose case was so much in prominence in connect tion with the proceedings at the meetings of the Hospital Board in August, when Dr. Neil was first supended. and afterwards dismissed from his position on the honorary medical staff. Dr Neill was also examined in support of the other charges against Dr. Collins. His cross-examination will take place-to-morrow.

During the inquiry Dr McGregor, Inspector-General of Hospitals, who appeared on behalf of his Department, commenced to examine witnesses, but Judge Ward informed him that this could not be allowed. - ' ■

Dr McGregor said the Minister instructed him to be present, but Judge Ward replied that the Department had practically delegated its power in the matter to the Commission. Dr McGregor said he would accept the ruling of the Commission.