Various / 2008-08-01 00:00:00
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ECHOES FROM THE LABOUR COMMISSION.
_First Voice._ I hear that you wish to give your evidence before this
Commission?
_Second Voice._ Certainly, that is my desire. I am here to speak in the
name of my fellow-labourers, and----
_First V._ Yes, thank you, that will do. You are in favour of Trade Unions?
_Second V._ I am. I feel that when rich and poor meet in mighty conflict,
there is only--
_First V._ Yes, thank you, that will do. And you believe that strikes are
beneficial?
_Second V._ I do consider them beneficial, most beneficial. I feel that
labour must have its rights, and that the white dove of liberty has only
to--
_First V._ Yes, thank you, that will do. And you are in favour of
arbitration?
_Second V._ No, I am not. For when DIVES meets the beggars, then the cry of
labour rises on the stilly night, and--
_First V._ Yes, thank you, that will do. And may I ask to what trade you
belong?
_Second V._ I belong to none. Every thinking and right-minded man should
care for his fellows as himself. Like an eagle on a snow-capped mountain,
he should--
_First V._ Yes, thank you, that will do. Then may we ask, if you belong to
no trade, what is your occupation?
_Second V.
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