The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
A RIOT CAUSED
BY GEORGE LLOYD
Thousands Take Part in Demonstra-
ton, Wreck Town Hall and
Prevent His Speaking.
(By Associated Press

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-David Lloyd
George, NJ. p, in speaking in BrrtLg
ham Town Hail tonight precDitated'
scene II Iprccedented in that city since
the Aston-Parll riots.
The majority OF the audience were hos
tile to the speaker, and were enraged by
his Dro-Boer and anui-Charlberlain ut
terances. They rushed the police Gordon
guarding the platform.
In the meanwhile the building was be-
sieged from she outside by Il mob of sew
cral thousand people, who smashed Win
dows and trieC; to force the doors, which
had been barricaded. They fusiladcd the
audience with stones through the win
dows.
The nolice reserves were turned ont
and succeeded in dispensing the mob after
repeated charges. A number OF persons
were injured and the Town Halt was
completely wrecked. Not q single win
dow was left whole.
The feeling against MI. lloyd George
has been so strong during the past week
that even tickets were forged to enable
the jingocs to gain admission to the town
hall. Crowds were awaiting admission
to the building long before the doors Of
the town hall were opened. Tho building
filled quickly and it was Immediately seen
that trouble was coming. While the or
ssanist was playing, the dlssenuentS De-
gan to sing, "Brtons never will be
slaves and kept it up until the orsanist
was compelled to desist. Then cheers
We're raised for joey y white 1aS
was unfurled amid deafening shouts OF
Traitor as Mr.. Lloyd George and his
friends appeared on the platform. All at
tenlpts at speech-na.ing were futile.
owing to the continuous din OF Kissing,
hOotinG and singing. The speakers per-
force had TO content themselves with oic-
tlting Il few sentences in the ears of the
reporters. These were mainly Of protest
against the agitation caused by the lingo
press.
In the meantime the enormous crowd
outside the building had become more
noisy and menacing. Presently a stone
came through d window. This caused d
stampede among the occupants Of the
gallery. From this time forward pande
monium reigned in The building and ugly
rushes We're made for the platform. The
police were soon overpowered- Mr.. Lloyd
George and his friends were compelled
to retreat to an inner room for safety.
They were unable to leave the building
for fear OF mob violence. and We're thus
kept prisoners until a late hour, when
Mr. Lloyd George, disguised as a chief
constable, left the town hall with posse
Of policemen. Many constables We're Sc.
IiouSiy Injured III tIleIl s1tlcii!'to ~ SiSeAl
the streets, which they did not succeed
in doing until q heavy downpour OF rain
and sleet came to their assistance.
! is rumored that one civilian has died
of injuries received. Several arrests for
resisting the police have been made. At
q meeting held outside the town hall
resolutions OF confidence in the govern
ment We're adpoted. This meeting sent
the following telegram to Mr.. Chamber
lain:
Floyd Georse. the traitor. was not
allowed to say 4 word. The citizens have
passed a resolution expressing confidence
IN the government and their admiration
OF Wour unique and fearless services for
king and country