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Waikato Times, Volume III, Issue 163, 24 May 1873, Page 2

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To the Editor of the Wukvto Turns. qi R) — Smco reading a letter m your issue of the 20t1i instant, signed "United Sjrwee," I have endeavoured to find out whether any instigation has bmi held into the conduct of the lergeunt of the Armed Constabulary who obstructed Captain Runeinian, of the Cambridge Volunteer Cavalry, in obtaining ammunition from the magazine on the day of the murder of poor Sullivan ; but, so far as 1 can learn, no such inquiry has taken place. Now, sir, when the dna«ter that might possibly ensue from a repetition of a similar lauieos lsjlaken into account, I think >ou must concur with me the public has a right to demand <ome substantial guarantee that it will be presented for tlu« future ; and, having regard to the present attitude of the nitnes, it behoves the military authorities of this district to enforce and maintain the strictest organization amongst the Aaiious corps, that murderers may be overtaken in tlu" speediest and promptest manner possible. Ought not the delinquent sergeant to be dismissed, or at the least reprimanded ? I am not a military man, but it ocmra to me that Captain Runciman lias placed himself in a false position by allowing this man to impede him m the discharge of his duty. Who is to blame for the easy, happy-go-lucky way in which the whol. 1 au'.iir would seem to be passing over? — I am, <te., Civilian.