THE ARSON CASE.
TO THE EDITOR. Sir.—l do not often trouble you, and would not now were it not for the extraordinary remarks of the Judge in the Fortstreet arson case, as reported in the Herald this morning. As an old settler I feel impelled to call special attention to this ease. Never before in my 54 years' residence in Auckland do I remember a judge searching for a motive in a criminal to justify him (the judge) in leniency towards a criminal pleading guilty to so serious a crime as arson. Touching the principal question raised by the Judge, viz., that the criminal had nothing to gain by the crime, thai depends upon temperament for one thing. The experience of many when unable to balance hooks would be a sufficient answer to the Judge's expressed opinion. Even in such a small matter as the preparation of school rolls I havj. known experienced teachers up all night at that work and fit to do anything to hide mortification at what would be thought stupid blunders.
I do not know the person: I have «9J™* 3 in the case; but regret that a Judge of the Supreme Court should give any reason for such remarks. — am, etc., J. >» • OA£R.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12269, 13 May 1903, Page 6
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208THE ARSON CASE. New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12269, 13 May 1903, Page 6
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