MERELY A BROKER.
THE PETROL SCANDAL. • MORGAN'S EVIDENCE. By Cable.—Press Association—Copyright Received April 11, 10.15 p.m. Sydney, April 11. Before the Petrol Commission, Reed, cross-examined, said that he suggested buying out the British Imperial Oil Co., as it was a good business proposition. When the engagement of Morgan was discussed Mr. Griffith said that whatever was done or wanted he (Reed) shpuld lie careful of anything leading to the idea of "graft." ■ Witness was under the impression that Morgan looked for an appointment, if negotiations were successful, as his remuneration. Morgan, on being examined, denied that in anything done In connection with the scheme that he had ever shared with, or given any money to, a public servant or member of Parliament, nor had lie ever said anything about an amount having to go to a Minister or Ministers. lie did mention £3OOO for his own commission, as the Government was not paying him anything. He was acting merely as a broker. .
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Taranaki Daily News, 12 April 1916, Page 5
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162MERELY A BROKER. Taranaki Daily News, 12 April 1916, Page 5
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