It said: ``The operation of a newspaper is in effect a public trust, no less binding because it is not formally conferred, and its overriding responsibility is to the society which protects and provides its freedom'. ' ``The newspaper keeps faith with its readers by presenting the news comprehensively, accurately and fairly'.
Les voici: «L'exploitation d'un journal est, en fait, un mandat public, qui est tout aussi exécutoire même s'il n'est pas officiellement conféré; sa responsabilité primordiale se trouve envers la société qui protège et assure sa liberté».