THE POLICE COMMISSION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2310, 9 June 1898, Page 23

THE POLICE COMMISSION.

Napier, May 31.

Before the Police Commission this morning Inspector Cullen deposed that Inspector EirterV son was too intimate with " spielers " whiiafc hi (Callen) was stationed at Napier. Inspector Emerson and Ex • detective Kit by worked against him in proseouting " spielers." H« had seen Emerson under the influence of liquor in 1892, when he visited Napier on inspections He had aleo noticed drink on him on other occasions, but not so perceptibly as on that occasion. Inspector Cullon will be recalled later.

Constable Norwood, district clerk, deposed that although he had serred under Inspector Emerson for 10 years he never saw him under the influence of liquor. June 2. Recalled at, this morning's sitting of ths Police Commission, Inspector Cullen said that when he was stationed at Napier the impression amongtt the men was that it was inadvisable fcf actively eafcrce fcha licensing laws. He had, seen luspeotor Emerson playing cards for a swall stake in a hotei. Emerson had ones told him ihft'; he did not wish the licensing laws airJotlf enforced. Ttvst Qhborne residents deposed to having saw* Inspector Emerson the worse for liquor at tho races. Mr T. E. Taylor said he had been informed that several Gisborne witnesses were, evading their summonses, and he wanted an opportunity either to call them at Wanganui or at Auckland. The Commission, however, agreed with the objection of Inspector Emerson's counsel, and decided that Mr Taylor must close his case here. June 3. Inspector Emerson's defence to the charges of gambling and intemperate habits opened before the Police Commission this morning. A large number of prominent townsmen were, called as to the inspector's general conduct. S. Carnell, ex-M.H.R , said he knew cf Ms own knowledge that Eagle ton's was a " tote " shop. He had seen money passed for betting purposes. Inspector Emerson, in his evidence, gave ft complete denial as to the truth of all the charges. s June 4. The Police Commission closed their sittings at Napier last night. Mr Wardell proceeded to Auckland by steamer, the others going overland, via Taupo. The Auckland sittings open on Wednesday.