THE SILVERSTREAM MURDER.
fPIB Pbkk- .>hh-«.iation .! , WELLINGTON, Maboh 22. Both papers havo published statement*! as to the convict Pl.ilpoit breaking dow», and showing extrimo si^n. of fear; but these are now said to ho incorrect. The man strenuously ].»•<. b(. his innocence, and remainß calm and patient. The statement wio: made this afternoou that Philpott had cmJ'eHKed to the murder of Hawthorne, but. it, is not, confirmed. The statement cam ii from good authority, « but the Minister of .Judi< •>>. has no knowI ledge of any confession, aud the authorities generally are reticent on thn subject.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6115, 23 March 1898, Page 2
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