KEIR HARDIE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXIX, Issue 14611, 19 February 1908, Page 7

KEIR HARDIE.

RECEPTION IN JOHANNISSBERG. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. JOHANNESBURG, February 17. A crowd mobbed Mr Kcir Hardio on his arrival at Johannesburg station, pelting him with eggs, tomatoes and stones. The police protected Mr Hardie, and enabled him to escapo unhurt. (Received February 18, 9.28 p.m.) JOHANNESBURG, February 18. Mr Keir Hardie’s attempt to address a meeting at Johannesburg was a complete fiasco. The crowd refused to hear a word, and pelted Mr ITardio with eggs and tomatoes, and threw nau3fw.ai drugs on to the platform. Mr Hardie issued a pamphlet instead.,