THE SUFFRAGETTES.
PERSECUTION OF MR. ASQUITH
[Press Association—Copyright.]
(Received Nov. 30, 10.10 p.m.) London, Nov. 30. An attempt by Mr. Asquith to sneak in tlm oo s - To.« F iu uu vie occasion of tho 21st anniversary of tlw Mansfbld House Settlement at Canning Town led to extraordinary scenes. Hysterical females shouted "Votes for. Women," and flung indiarubbor balls wrapped in paper at Mr. Asquith. Another chained herself to a central pillar and yelled war cries until she «as gagged. The stewards ejected I he disorderly women as fast as possible. Mr. Asquith tried to secure a hearing for ten minutes and cJien quitted tho hall.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TC19111201.2.19
Bibliographic details
Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13278, 1 December 1911, Page 2
Word Count
106THE SUFFRAGETTES. Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13278, 1 December 1911, Page 2
Using This Item
See our copyright guide for information on how you may use this title.
Log in