THE FLAG BILL
SOUTH AFEICAN ISStm
PASSES LOWER HOUSE
DEMONSTRATION AT DURBAN
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CAPETOWN, 16th May. The House of Assembly has passed the Flag Bill by a majority of 21. General Smuts vigorously opposed the introduction of the Bill, on the ground
that it would ieopen all racial bitterness and imporil the progress already made towards amity. The . member for Zululand also strongly appealed to the Government to delay the Bill, with.' a view to settling the flag^. question.
oy agrcemejitA packed meet-
ing at the Town Hall adopted resolutions against the passing the Bill. There was a remarkable demonstration iij front of the Durban Town Hall, at which the Union Jack was unfurled and dedicated, in the presence of ten thousand people. The Flag Bill was characterised as a violation of Chris, tian principles. Both gatherings wd« marked by.much enthusiasm.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 115, 18 May 1927, Page 11
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143THE FLAG BILL Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 115, 18 May 1927, Page 11
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