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two things—first, that it is in an unsatisfactory state; and second, that
steps ought to be taken to remedy it. Surely that is enough. We
are not to apportion the responsibility for it, or to point out the
causes. We have come here, as I understand, for a practical
purpose, and as the London County Council is unable do everything
that is necessary, you must go to Parliament. It is thought that
Parliament should continue the enquiry of 1886, and surely that is
a proper course to take. I agree with the motion that has been
brought forward.
Mr. Pearce : I also agree with the motion. I don't think the
London County Council are prepared to take any action for approaching
the Government. There is another point we have not dealt
with—the condition of the upper river, and 1 could say a good deal
about that. The motion is far reaching, and will include all these
points.
Mr. Musgrave : And if you apportion the blame, the Government
will not think it necessary to hold an enquiry. I will second
the motion.
The resolution was then put to the meeting, and carried
unanimously.
The Chairman : I hope we shall be able to pull together so
unanimously that good results may be attained.
Sir Andrew Scoble : I would suggest that everybody interested
in this matter will press upon their members to join in a deputation
to the Local Government Board. I think if we get a strong
deputation, Mr. Chaplin cannot possibly refuse to reappoint the
committee.
Mr. McSheedy suggested that the Conference should form themselves
into a deputation.
Mr. G. B. Holmes, j p., a member of the Hackney Vestry, said :
I do think we ought to do something more. I have taken some
interest in this matter for years past, and I do think we ought to