DEMONSTRATION UNWISE.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 43, 21 February 1927, Page 9

DEMONSTRATION UNWISE.

UNEMPLOYED PERSUADED. "EVERYTHING TO LOSE."' (Bj Telesrapb.—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday. Representatives of the unemployed, after a talk with Mr. C. P. Agar, president of the Chamber of Commerce, vesterday gave an assurance that they I would use their inrluence with the men to prevent a demonstration taking place when the Duke and Duchess of" York visit Christchurch. Mr. Agar's argument that the men had nothing to gain and everything to lose by such a demonstration at length prevailed. He remarked to the unemployed leaders that such demonstrations would not help them or influence those who were apathetic toward unemployed, and would probably antagonise those who were at present willing to help. The question of work for the unemployed will lie dealt with this week at a conference to be convened by the Mayor.

KEEP OFF VERANDAHS. Probably a large number of people anticipate being able to view the Royal procession from some shop verandah along one of the routes. It was pointed out to-day that there was a big element of danger in standing on shop verandahs, and it will be recalled that on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales to Auckland, loss of life was caused through the collapse of one.