One hundred years ago
THE Commissioner of Police in the City has prohibited the Socialist proces- sion on Lord Mayor's Day. The prohibi- tion is absolute, the Social Democratic Federation being informed that 'on the 9th of November next, no procession, other than that of the Lord Mayor, will be permitted to enter or pass through any street in the City of London'. The Socialists, in reply, ask Sir James Fraser for his authority; but they will soon find it is ample for his purpose, and that he is supported by sufficient force. He is responsible for the peace of the City. With two processions in the streets, one drawing thousands of sightseers, and the other attracting the criminal classes, the rioting must have been serious. We may hope that it will now be avoided; but extensive precaution will still be necessary.
The Spectator, 30 October 1886
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