ATTITUDE OF POLICE

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 71, 20 September 1912, Page 8

ATTITUDE OF POLICE

MEN SAY IT IS AGGRESSIVE. Harman explained that he had reI viewed the situation seriotislv, and had come to the conclusion that it would be folly to enter into a bond, on account of the aggressive attitude of the police against their organisation. If the bound men emikd at the policeman or made any chance remark re his personal beauty a summons followed, and their bonds were forfeited. "UNTRUE AND ABSOLUTE NONSENSE." His Worship said that was utter rot, untrue, and absolute nonsense. It was just an attempt, to justify the attitude taken. He explained again that there would be no curtailment to the men who found . sureties, in the performance of duties as pickets, but the principle of disorder and lawlessness would not be permitted. He would ask whether there was a "hero" present who Would change his mind. POLICE COMMISSIONER MAKES POSITION CLEAR. Poliee-Commiesioner Cullen. in the course of a few remarks, made it plain that tho police would at all costs maintain law and order, and would protect anyone who wanted work, no matter who it was, free labourer or federationist. The police would remain here as long as they were wanted. There -were more police ready to come any moment. It was only a. matter of sending a telegram. He wanted the men to clearly understand the position.