GAMBLING MANIA

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1823, 1 August 1906, Page 2

GAMBLING MANIA

MR WORRALL AS A HERO,

THE WREN APPEAL.

l'ttnss association copyright Melbourne, July 31. Members of a number of churohes and othor bodies passed resolutions supporting the Rev. Mr Worrell, of Bendigo, in his indictment against the Government with regard to gambling. Some hundreds propose to accompany him by special train to Melbourne, where ho Bppears before the bar of tho Houbb to substantiate his charges. Tbe Government have ordered two hundred police to be present at Parliament House, in expectation of a big demonstre* tion. a The hearing of tho appeal of Wren ana others in oooneetion with the charge of assisting in conducting the City Tatter* sail’s Club is proceeding. A polioeman admitted that part of his previous evidence was false.

FROM BENDIGO TO THE CITY,

INTENSE ENTHUSIASM

THE PREMIER’S MOTION.

PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT Received 1.9 a.m., August 1. Melbourne, July 31. The departure from Bendigo of tbe special train conveying the Rev. Mr Worrell and some 300 of his supporters was the occasion of a remarkable demonstration.

The streets were lined with spectators. Business was for tbe time practically suspended Mr Worrell, osoorted by members of his Ohuroh oarrying a flag bearing the words, 11 Hold tho Fort,” marched to the 6tation, wh>ne several thousands congregated. Appropriate hymns wero sung and prayers offered. At the train there was a scene of great enthusiasm, and similar scenes at many stations c-n route to Melbourne.

Several thousand people awaited the party's arrival at the city, and greeted them with cheering and singing 11 Onward, Christian Soldiers.”

At Mr Worrell's request there was no demonstration in tho streets.

Mr Worrall drove quietly away in a cab.

On arrival at Parliament House, where a strong fo:ce of police wa9 in attendance, anolber’big crowd gave him an ovation. On appearing at the bar of the House, Mr Worrall, in reply to the Speaker, admitted making the statements he was oharged with, and he read a lengthy docu* meot supporting them.

Mr Bent moved that Mr Worrall was guilty of a breach of privilege in ottering a false, unchristian, malicious libel upon members of the House, and that he hi severely censured. A lively debate is proceeding.