CROWD DISPERSED
(Press Assn.—
WHOLESALE ARRESTS
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OTTAWA, Wednesday. The police dispersed a crowd of 700 demonstrators to-day, making wholesale arrests. "We are doing everything that this country can stand to assist the needy, which is primarily the duty of the provinces, and to maintain our national life," said Mr. R. B. Bennett to-day in replying to a delegation from the national conference of Un-cmploym-'*nt Councils. He said he considered the programme of the deputation would not achieve the desired ends. Mr. Bennett promised to consider po.-sible measures to relieve distress. Ile finnly refused to liberate the imprisoned agitators and deelined to discuss the Communistic planks of their demands. Whon Mrs. Wilkinson said "My children are starving. You are forcing our gii'ls into the streets," Mr. Bennett patted her hand paternallv and said: "Don't get bitter; 1*11 write persohally to the Relief Superintendent, North York, telling him of your family's circumstances." Mr. Bennett afterwards escorted Mrs. Wilkinson down stairs and stood talking earnestly with her in the doorway for several minutes. •> The other delegates dispersed quietly.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 292, 4 August 1932, Page 5
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