THE OUTRAGE ON JACKSON PALMER.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11848, 24 July 1893, Page 1

THE OUTRAGE ON JACKSON PALMER.

Messenger Hovell, custodian of the Go\ eminent Buildings, Wellington, has probably by this time decided that it is not always wise to obey orders. His orders were not to admit any person into the buildings during the luncheon hour. Mr Jackson l'almer, M.H.H., came along, demanded admittance, and was refused by llevell. The consequence is that Mr lievell is now suspended, pending an enquiry into the outrage he committed upon Mr Jackson rainier, M.H.Ji. lor Jackson Palmer is a youthful autocrat and potentate to whom ordinary rules do not apply. He brims over with natural and aci|iiired dignity. Ho is not only a legislator, but some kind of centurion in the Volunteer Force. He is in the habit of saying unto this man come and he cometh, and to another go, and he goeth. It was inconceivable that any invre messenger, (hough backed by Government authority, should dare tome "twist the wind and .)<i<.ison l'almcr's nobility. At the same time, while fully ami coidially recognising what n, very superior young man Mr Miner is, we Luil to understand how even his superiority places him abo\e all law and regulation, lie, a lawmaker, should certaiuly show velvet to law by obedience to it. Doubtless it wus \ery unpleasant to the high-toned Jackson to lie refused admittance by a cjuitc common person like Messenger I'evell. ButJuelcson might huvc reniombeieil that other potentate:; have on occasion submitted to the dicta ol subotdinatcs, recognising that Ihcse .subordinates were, in doing their duty without fear or favour, selling Die bust and brightest example to the ;.-reutest ones on ci'rlh. Of course, Jackson i\ is among the \cry greatest of living persons. But just because he is so magnificent and strong he might be merciful to poor lievell, who, after all, only tried to do what he is paid for doing. Mr Jackson Palmer is, of course, a Liberal of the Liberals. The fact c\ identlv does not prevent him from beiug a trifle augbty.— Christchnrch Truth. h