JACK JOHNSON.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 95, 26 August 1913, Page 5

JACK JOHNSON.

. —-• THE QUESTION OF COLOR. HE WON'T DRAW THE LINE. [By Eleotiuo Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] London, August 25. Johnson is booked in London foi a month, and will then proceed to the provinces and Ireland. Asked whether he intended to fight Langford, he replied that he had "no intention of drawing the color' lino, like some o'ther actors." INTERVIEWED.

limes— Sydney Sun Special Cables (Received 8 a.m.) London, August 25.

Jack Johnson, the pugilist, accompanied by his wife, arrived in the city.

On being interviewed, lie stated that the attitude of the Variety Artists' Federation was prejudiced. It was undoubted that the outcry originated in the United States, where the circumstances in regard to white slavery were altogether different to those in'England. The charges against him were trumped up. There was no need or any good for clergymen to squirm over matters. He intended to undertake the role of lecturer and invite questions at a salary of about 5000 dollars weekly. He also intended sending the Rev. Mr Meyer a lotto as follows:—"There has been in several papers your views of my character, and 1 would like you to have an audience with me for half an hour on Wednesday in the presence of the press." THE ENGAGEMENT "OFF." [United Press Association.] (Received 9.0 a.m.) London. August 25, Johnson's engagement has bear postponed on the ground that it i at present not advisable to reply tc the allegations, of which the American white slave charge is uppermost.

WANTS TO BE WHITE-WASHED. (Received 12.15 p.m.) London, August 25. Johnson has invited the Rev. F. 15. Meyer, who strongly criticised his ap pearanc9 on the stage, to grant hire an interview; srt as to enable Mr Meyei to judge first' (hatfd of his' character, intellect, and morals.