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evoked as has been shown for you in the in
diGnities you have been compelled to suffer
at the hands of His Honour the Chief Justice.
and in support Of the action you took in main
tanning the right OF free expression of opin-
ion in matters affecting the interests and vel
fare of the people.
The sacred cause OF liberty of the press;
liberty dear to the hearts Of all her Majesty's
loyal subjects throughout the Empire, has
we consider been nobly champioAed and sus-
tanned By you, and we can assure you that
in thus championing and sustaining that
cause, you have won for yourself q high
place in the esteem and regard of your
fellow citizens.
The letter signed "Colonist," for the pub
l|icationI of which, and for your refusal to
disclose the name Of the author, you were
sentenced by HIS Honour the Chief Justice,
to heavy fine, and to imprisonment during
his pleasure, was in our opinion a legitimate
criticism OF matters which had for some
time past been the subject Of public remark,
and could not be construed as al expression
Of contempt Of court
1t is without question, that tits this view
Of the case which has led in very great mea-
sure TO the feeling of indignation which has
been aroused throughout the community
during the last few days. You can rest
assured that all attempts which may III flu
ture be made to restrict the liberty Of the
press, will be dealt with by us IS promptly
and fearlessly as in the present instance, by
all lawful means in our power, and in the
exercise of our Just rights as British sub
jects.
Mr.. Moseley replied as follows -
Nassau, 18th May. 1892
Gentlemen,
The very kind address which has Just
been presented is most gratifying and salts
factory 10 one who at short notice was call
led upon to endure an ordeal Of the severest
nature in defence of the liberties Of the
Press. You will agree with me, I am sure
when / say that the proceedings instituted
against myself by Chief Justice YrIvelton
were Of a form opposed to freedom Of speech,
theri4ht to winch. through the medium If
the press, it is most desirable should be pre-
served.
The manifestation Of public sympathy at
this time has encouraged me in the convic-
ton that the stand taken by me was proper,
and the exceeding kindness exhibited by the
public universally is, | assure you, duly APP
preciated by me a sufferer in a cause winch 7
believed the people OF this Colony to be deep
ly concerned in.
The right of criticism in regard to the acts
Of public servants l deem 10 be a privilege
possessed BY all Of her Majosty's subjects,
whether Imperial or Colonial, and this right
/ shall con tinue to defend as long as I
hold the position of an Editor, and am IN
possession of the will which enabled me to
adopt the course I considered was necessary
on Tuesday last
The assurance contained in the Address re-
lating to the future | am particularly inn
pressed with, and it will inspire me with
greater confidence in the conducting Of a
Journal that has at all times maintained a
high regard for the dignity of the Bench ex-
cept on occasions calling for expressions of
%dis,pproval Of conduct which merited unfa-
yourable comments.
| have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
A. E. Moseley.
Editor Nassau Guardian"