POLICE AND LABOR UNION.
PROTEST IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE. ['By Er.ECTurc Tew-grato—CorrnioirT.] (Per Press Association.) ■ ■ 7 London, December 21. , IT unci rods of policemen belonging to the now union met in Trafalgar Square. The secretary declared' that S)0 per cent, of the force to join. Ex-Inspector Svme said the union's r file object was to r.id the force of corruption and tyranny. London, December 22. A mass meeting of 1000 police in Trafalgar Square supported the Metropolitan Police Union. The speakers declared tliat 95 per centum were favorable to a union. A constable's" wage of 27s was inadequate to prevent corruption. Tyranny was being exercised in the force to an extent unrealised by the public. The speakers invited the support of all trade unions. The police membership is 5000.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume XVIII, Issue 12120, 23 December 1913, Page 5
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128POLICE AND LABOR UNION. Oamaru Mail, Volume XVIII, Issue 12120, 23 December 1913, Page 5
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