JACK JOHNSON.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 27 August 1913, Page 5

JACK JOHNSON.

ARRIVES IN LONDON. 'Times' — 'Sydney Sun' Special Cables. (Received August 26, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, August 25. Jack Johnson, the pugilist, accompanied by his wife, has arrived here. Interviewed, he stated that the Variety Artists' Federation's attitude had been solely prejudiced by the undoubted outcry which had originated in the United States, where white slavery was altogether different to white slavery in Britain. The charges against him wero trumped up, and there was no need for good clergymen to squirm over such matters. He intended to undertake the role here of lecturer, and invite questions. His salary would be about five thousand dollars a. week. He was sending to the Rev. F. B. Meyer, the well-known Baptist clergyman, who some months' ago moved vigorously and successfully against the proposed JohnsonBombardier Wells fight being allowed to take place in England,' a letter stating:—"l have seen in several of the papers your- views regarding my character. I would like you to have an audience with me for-half an hour on Wednesday next, in the presence of the pr»s«."

APPEARANCE POSTPONED. ' ' (Received August 26, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, August 25. The controllers of Johnson's engagement have postponed his appearance on the ground that at present it would be inadvisable; also to enable him to reply to allegations, of which tho American white slave charge is the most important. ■ SCENES AT A MUSIC HALL. JOHNSON'S APPEARANCE DEMANDED. (Received Last Night, 11.15 o'clock.) LONDON, August 26. Spectators in the pit and gallery of, the Euston Musio Hall demanded Johnson's appearance. The men rose in their seats, waving; their caps. Cat calls, jeers and pandemonium prevented two lady artists, who had refused to appear on the same stage as Johnson, from singing. Meanwhile, the mob outside ovatioried Johnson, who, as he entered the hall, was wildly cheered. There j was also some hostile shouts and hoot- j ing. _ ; ,i A similar scene took place in the ( South London Music Hall. f Johnson, speaking from a box, j thanked the audience for their reception, and then drove back to the second house. At Euston Hall he. was* again cheered. .