ALIEN SUBJECTS.
THE QUESTION OF INTERNMENT. SCOPE OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE. WELLINGTON, June 8. Following is the order of reference drawn up for the board (Messrs A. D. Thomson, John Roberts, and George Elliott) set up by the Government to advise on matter’s relating to alien subjects in New Zealand: 1. To inquire into the status, conduct, or character of alien enemies being or resident in New' Zealand. 2. To inquire into the necessity or propriety of the internment of such -enemies or of other restrictions on the liberty of such alien enemies, 3. To inquix’e into the necessity or pro T priety of the exercise by the Government of New Zealand of any powers possessed or which may be hereafter possessed by that Government in respect of such alien enemies, whether by virtue of his Majesty’s prerogative or by virtue of any statutory or other authority. 4. In pursuance of any such inquiry to report to and advise the said Government as to any of the matters aforesaid, provided that no v sucli inquiry or reports shall be made except upon the written request and reference of a Minister of the Crown from time to time; and every such inquiry and report shall be limited to the mattery and persons specified in such request and reference.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3196, 16 June 1915, Page 77
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216ALIEN SUBJECTS. Otago Witness, Issue 3196, 16 June 1915, Page 77
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