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Title: Propaganda [Oct, 1890] Author: Freedom Press, Anonymous Date: October, 1890 Language: en Topics: Freedom Press, Freedom: A Journal of Anarchist Socialism Source: Freedom: A Journal of Anarchist Socialism, Vol. 4, No. 47, online source http://www.revoltlib.com/?id=3104, retrieved on May 1, 2020. Notes: Freedom Press, London
REPORTS
FREEDOM GROUP--Pearson, Neilson, and Morton have addressed good meetings
in Hyde Park on Saturday evenings during the month, There was very
little opposition, the audience evincing much sympathy with our ideas.
Freedom sold well. A series of meetings have also been commenced on
Hampstead Heath by members of the group. Good collections; good sale of
Freedom.
ST. PANCRA'S GROUP.--The meetings at Prince of Wales Road have been well
kept up on Wednesday evenings. A good deal of opposition from
Christians, particularly from the point of view of free love. Good
collections and sale of Freedom. On Sunday afternoons, at 5:30, the
group has held the usual meetings at Regent's Park, assisted by two of
our South London comrades. Good collections. Some opposition from the
State Socialists, leading to good discussions. This group has sold 172
copies of Freedom this month; also a large number of "The Wage System."
Other groups please copy.
VICTORIA PARK.--On Sunday, Sept. 7th, a very good meeting was addressed
exclusively on Anarchism, a friendly working man offering some remarks
in support. On the 14th a very large and attentive meeting was addressed
by H. Davis and Miss Lupton, both speakers dealing with Anarchism.
Meeting kept well interested with subject, notwithstanding the excellent
band near at hand. For the first time our friend R. Harding's method was
adopted, of announcing subject by means of a card hung to a pole, the
only difference being color of card and letters, ours being black with
white letters, the single word "Anarchy" standing out bright and clear
from the black board. Davis intends to continue this method and speak to
set subjects. At the close of meeting he announced his subject for
following Sunday: "Crime and Punishment." Labor Leaf distributed, and
1s. 1d. collected for same; Freedom sold out.
WEST LONDON.--Our comrade Louise Michel, who is now staying in this
country, has given two lectures during the past mouth. The first was
delivered at the Atheneum Hall, our comrade dealing with the recent
Grenoble trial, which resulted in Martin and other brave French comrades
being sentenced to long terms of imprisonment. Our comrade, who was
among the accused at the Grenoble trial, was acquitted on the ground of
insanity, a charge of a similar kind and with as much truth in it as the
charge brought against Edith Lupton in South London. Further, our
comrade went into the details of the 1st of May movement. We need not
say that the lecture was a great success, our comrade meeting with a
tremendous reception. The other lecture was delivered at the Autonomie
Club, our comrade dealing with the internationality of the Socialist
movement and the mission of women therein. The hall was packed.
YARMOUTH.-Comrade Wess writes to us from the Socialist League Club,
Great Yarmouth, that a capital group is just being formed there; but our
comrades are undergoing very rough handling from the master class,
assisted by the Authorities. The sweaters boycott unmercifully. Directly
one of their wage-slaves shows himself worthy of his manhood by working
openly and energetically for the cause of freedom, he is forced to leave
his place, and often loses all chance of employment. Comrade Headley,
secretary of the Club, is almost the only one fortunate enough to be
independent of this persecution, and he is using his liberty to work
most energetically. The result of Comrade Wess's visit is that the
Yarmouth Socialists are beginning to sell Freedom, and hope before long
to dispose of a good supply of Anarchist literature.
LEICESTER.--On the 31st August H. Davis (Past London Anarchist-Communist
Group) spoke in the morning at Russell Square, and in the evening at
Humberstone Gate. The doctrine of Anarchism was well received, and good
discussions resulted. Anarchist Labor Leaf distributed. Davis was also
asked to meet the members of the local branch of the Socialist League at
Exchange Buildings for an exposition and discussion of Anarchist
principles.
DERBY.--On the 30th August, under the auspices of the Midland Counties
Socialist Federation, Davis addressed a meeting in the Market Place and
distributed a quantity of the Labor Leaf. Good discussion on Anarchism
resulted.
NORWICH.--The cause is still making headway both in the town and
neighboring country, meetings, discussions, and distribution of
literature taking place every Sunday.
DUNDEE.--At the Labor Institute, 72, Overgate, a debate was opened by
comrade Cameron on "State Socialism v. Anarchism." In the course of his
speech he asked the State Socialists present if they thought that under
a "free" democracy, where everyone could choose his own occupation,
there would be many volunteers for the business of hangman, and asked a
well-known local Social Democrat present how he would feel if he were
commanded, in the name of the majority, to do that sort of work. When he
said he should consider it his duty to officiate, under these
circumstances, and that he thought the hangman a useful man who ought to
be well paid, the more socialistic people in the audience looked rather
blue. The discussion was spirited, and a great many questions were asked
about Anarchism. Addison spoke strongly in support. Comrade Cameron,
whose remarks were well received by the meeting, has secured the names
of seven or eight comrades to start a group for the study of Anarchist
principles. Having been requested to speak again shortly, he is
preparing an address on "Are Governments Necessary?" which we hope he
will soon deliver.