PROTEST AGAINST THE LORDS.
An impressive demonstration, to protest against the action of the House of Lords in rejecting the Employers' Liability Bill, was held in Hyde Park on Sunday, Mavch 18. It is estimated that 8000 persons were present. There were 12 platforms in the Park, from which speakers addressed the assembled throng. Shortly before 3 o'clock an enormous procession from all parts of the city began to arrive. Among those who took part in the procession were representatives from every trade union in London. The chief speakers were Messrs Barns, Woods, Arch, and Cremer — all of whom are labour members of the House of Commons. Resolutions were read from all the platforms calling upon the Government to agiin introduce the Employers' Liability Bill immediately upon the reassembling of the House of Commons ; and also demanding that the Government take steps to bring about the entire abolition of the House of Lords. At the sound of the bugle the resolutions were adopted simultaneously on all the platforms, the crowd signifying their approval with a mighty shout. There was no trouble of any kind reported, and after the adoption of the resolutions the people quickly dispersed.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW18940503.2.52.6
Bibliographic details
Otago Witness, Issue 2097, 3 May 1894, Page 18
Word Count
196PROTEST AGAINST THE LORDS. Otago Witness, Issue 2097, 3 May 1894, Page 18
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in