12 JULY 1930, Page 2

On Tuesday in the House of Representatives Mr. Theodore declared

that his resignation was no admission of guilt but only a recognition of his duty to Parliament and the country. He then repeated in substance what he had already stated in the Press, and added, "I have no recourse to the Civil Courts. My only hope is that the Queensland Government will give me a chance of answer- ing the false accusations by framing an indictment covering all the charges. I demand a fair trial. I have kept my hands clean." Mr. Theodore then left the House. Later he explained that he would not sit again in Parliament until his reputation had been cleared. * * * *