What Might Happen.
When Mr Trcnwitb, tbi gtriko leader, made an attack on tho Victorian Government for their display of force wtiiah he characterised as an insult to tho working man, Mr J. D. Carter killed the question ly a well-timed jest. Beferring to-Tren-with, he said:-'«lf the hon member believes in a future state, aslhav& no doubt ho does, he will at some time havo to pass to the world beyond. If he goes to Heaven, St Peter, or whatever gentleman stands at the gate, will say> "jou cannot come in here, because you will be objecting to any but trade unionists being admitted." Then the hon member will bare to go to another place, but- the devil will certainly say, "For HeavenVsako don't let him him in here; he'll be calling out, TJi'e Btokers." Then Mr Carter sat. down, and tho House surrendered itself tothe heartiest laugh indulged' in within memory of tho oldest, member, Tho immediate offeot wa& to kill all interest in the debate..
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3644, 21 October 1890, Page 2
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167What Might Happen. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3644, 21 October 1890, Page 2
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