THE MEIKLE CASE.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT CRITI-
CISED.
[BY TKLKGRAPIT. —PRESS ASSOCIATION*.]
Wellington, Monday. Tim Meikle Committee lias met, and passed a resolution congratulating Mi. Meikle on the verdict of " not guilty." and regretting that, the two first issues were so framed as to render a negative answer inevitable on technical grounds, quite irrelevant to their merits, as the committee had already pointed out to tho Minister for Justice. They complain of the Commissioners refraining from mentioning points favourable to the accused, or unfavourable to the accusers, and contend that this serves to emphasise the strength of Meikle's case. Tho committee also regret the Commissioners did not include in their rejiort a, reference to the credibility of witnesses, except on two points, unfavourable to Meikle. They still contend that the evidence before the Commission points to conspiracy, and condemn tho reasoning of the Commissioners as to moral right to compensation. It was decided to continue pressing the demand for justice for Mr. Meikle.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13463, 16 April 1907, Page 6
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