"VOTES FOR WOMEN."
EXTRAORDINARY SCENES. MR. ASQUITH HECKLED. Bj Telccraiin—Press Association—Coprrlghl (Rcc. November 30, tO.lfl p.m.) London, November .'lO. An attempt by Mr. A&nuilU (Prime Minister) to speak at tlio City Tcmulo ou the anniversary at tbo Jlau-v----fiekl House Settlement, CanniD£ Town, led to extraordinary scones. Hysterica) females thoutcd, "Voti-3 for women," and flung an indiavubbci' bait wrapped with paper at .Mr. Asquilb. Another chained herself to tho central pillar and yelled war cries until sho was gagged. Tho stewards ejected the disorderly women as fast as possible Air. Asquith tried to secure a hearing and after ton minutes quitted tho hall.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1300, 1 December 1911, Page 7
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