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Rh reasons for his migration, and suspend such player pending a satisfactory explanation.

4. The Rugby Football Union Committee shall have the power of suspending for as long as they think fit:—

5. The Rugby Football Union Committee shall have the power of suspending:—

6. An inquiry in any suspected instance of a breach by any Club of any of these Rules may be instituted by the Rugby Football Union Committee:—

In the event of an inquiry being instituted at the complaint of any Club, such Club shall forthwith deposit with the Hon. Sec. of the Rugby Football Union the sum of £10. On such deposit being made and a written statement of the facts relied upon sent to the Hon. Sec., an inquiry shall forthwith be instituted in such place, at such time, and in such manner as the Rugby Football Union Committee shall direct.

The Rugby Football Union Committee shall have absolute power to confiscate, return, or otherwise deal with the deposit as they shall think fit, having regard to the circumstances of the case.

7. On an inquiry the Rugby Football Union Committee shall have the power to require the production of any books, documents, or evidence which they may deem necessary or desirable.

8. In the event of any Club declining or neglecting to submit to, or appear at, or co-operate in any inquiry, or to furnish such evidence as may be required, the Rugby Football Union Committee shall have power forthwith to suspend such Club during their discretion.