The Stark Commission
[By Telegbaph.J Auckland, OjL 11. The Stark enquiry commenced thia ! morning. A lon^ discuasion took place as to the order of business, particularly whether evidence should be elicited by j the Vigilauco Committee or the Government. It was ultimately resolved that witnesses Bhojild make a general statement of what they know of the matter, and be cross-examined by counsel, Mr E. W- Allison was the first witness proposed to be called, but be lodged a long written protest against giving evidence at this stage, on the ground that ha Lad been accused of conspiracy, and, according to English law, he could not t;ive evidence against himself. It was resolved to begin with Mr Oliver Mays, and the examination proceeded. Nothing new was elicited in the evidence given.
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Southland Times, Issue 9349, 15 October 1886, Page 2
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130The Stark Commission Southland Times, Issue 9349, 15 October 1886, Page 2
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