THE O'DONNEL CASE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXIV, Issue 17735, 8 December 1919, Page 2

THE O'DONNEL CASE.

LONDON, December 5

Mr' Devlin asked Mr Forster whether he would make a statement in regard to Father O rDonnell's trial. v Mr Forster said he was not in a * position to- make a statement at present, but he would do so as soon as possible.

Mr Devlin asked Mr Bonar Law whether, in view of. the vital importance of. the matter to the honour and dignity of the army, and in deference to the idignant feeling of the Australian people, it was treating the House fairly that the Undersecretary should give such au answer.

Mr Bonar Law: I quite realise the seriousness of the matter, but it is iv possible for the Government to ;.nswer until the matter is inquired into.

Mr Dalziel asked whether the House would have an opportunity of discussing the matter.

Mr Bonar Law said the Hou^j si'OuKl' await the report. Tvs Government quite realised that the matter must be sifted to the botttom.

Mr McVeagh asked whether the officers concerned had been suspended from duty.

Mr Rcr.ar Law: We do not condemn people without trying thorn.

Mr I fvlin asked leave to 'uovd the adjournment, but the Speaker refused to accept the motion, stat-, ing that there must be an inquiry.