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Several members of the bar danced at the Woosung Club. It was understood at the time that horn Justice Wire burning was the prime instigator of the hurriedly got up conspiracy against Mr. Wise and allied himself with Mr. Sharp, the then Attorney-General.

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It is of no surprise that when Mr. Sharp attempted to interfere with the administration of justice, Sir William Robinson contemplated polling the Judges, and that he succeeded in obtaining their concurrence. It is also a matter of fact that Mr. Wise, while actually a member of the Commission, touted on behalf of the Judges, and that he was soliciting answers from their friends.

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Can it be thought probable for one moment that Mr. Wise could carry out fairly his duties as acting Attorney-General with the extent of private practice when he had been guilty of flagrant malpractice in collusion with the Judges, out of their own interests, in order to oust another and to get into lucrative employment?

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  1. I have been informed by Henry Justice Blake that no steps were taken against Mr. Wise and that I was not consulted. I was told that immediately after the alleged malpractice, proceedings were taken against him. Why was I not informed of this long-standing case? It was considered advisable for the Government to proceed as quickly as possible.

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I may mention that Mr. Ireland's letter, published in the Times, was appreciated at the time it appeared. It is intended that the Officers in the Government should be held responsible for their actions. If it is...

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##Several members of the bar danced at the Woosung Club. It was understood at the time that horn Justice Wire burning was the prime instigator of the hurriedly got up conspiracy against Mr. Wise and allied himself with Mr. Sharp, the then Attorney-General.##It is of no surprise that when Mr. Sharp attempted to interfere with the administration of justice, Sir William Robinson contemplated polling the Judges, and that he succeeded in obtaining their concurrence. It is also a matter of fact that Mr. Wise, while actually a member of the Commission, touted on behalf of the Judges, and that he was soliciting answers from their friends.##Can it be thought probable for one moment that Mr. Wise could carry out fairly his duties as acting Attorney-General with the extent of private practice when he had been guilty of flagrant malpractice in collusion with the Judges, out of their own interests, in order to oust another and to get into lucrative employment?##I have been informed by Henry Justice Blake that no steps were taken against Mr. Wise and that I was not consulted. I was told that immediately after the alleged malpractice, proceedings were taken against him. Why was I not informed of this long-standing case? It was considered advisable for the Government to proceed as quickly as possible.##I may mention that Mr. Ireland's letter, published in the Times, was appreciated at the time it appeared. It is intended that the Officers in the Government should be held responsible for their actions. If it is...
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