CHAPTER XIX.

Demonstrations against the Irish Church, 1868--In favour of Fenians, 1869--Regulations made by Commissioners of Works--Fenian Demonstration, 1872--A speaker sentenced--Meeting about the Eastern Question, 1878--Fight--Preaching in the Park--Modern instances--May-Day and May 6, 1894--Against the House of Lords, Aug. 26, 1894 212