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It was realised that Imperialism wan beginning to split the
Liberal Party.
(1)
The Peace movement wes largely organicod by the
Transvaal Independence Cozr. ýittee, of which Edward Verney was
the secretary. The Comasitteo included Lawson, dedderburn,
Pascrxore Edwards, Churlee Cameron H. P. and He Lee f. P.; most
of its members were M. Pa,
(2) At first activities were
confined to the distribution of literature, but on 13th
February it was decided to hold a public meeting*
This big London meeting was held in the Memorial Hall on
21st February. Three resolutions were passed condemning the 1877
annexation and calling for Boor independenceg proposed and
seconded by Liberal and Irish M. Pe, "The mention of the cuoeo'n
name .. # was received with as many hisses an cheers, and there
were unnistakoable jtoaKS at every mention of a Liberal
minister,
"
(4)
A further London meeting wan bold on 15th
! larch at Freemason Tavern whore speakers included rrodoricu
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(1) Ibid, 14th February, argued by members of the T. I. C.
(2) Ibid.
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(3)