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1. That in the opinion of this Conference the powers sought by the National Telephone
Company would, if granted and exercised, seriously prejudice the rights and powers of the
several Local Authorities, and would be inimical to the interests of the State.
2. That in the opinion of this Conference, representing the London County Council,
the Corporation of London, and the Vestries and District Boards of the Metropolis, the
Bills being promoted by the National Telephone Company in Parliament should be most
strenuously opposed.
3. That the Authorities represented at this Conference be requested forthwith to
petition against the said Bills, and to ask their representatives in Parliament to oppose
the Bills on second reading, and to take every possible measure to prevent the same from
becoming law.
4. That in the event of the Bills being promoted by the National Telephone Company
passing the second reading, the Corporation be asked to arrange another Conference
with a view to decide as to the best means of continuing the opposition to the said Bills.
The Vestry resolved to oppose the Bills (vide Parliamentary).
Deputations,
Parks and Open Spaces.
On 6th September, 1898, Mr. Vezey reported that, accompanied by the Clerk, he attended
a meeting of the Parks and Open Spaces Committee of the London County Council to advocate
the provision of a second gymnasium in Soutlrwark Park. The Deputation presented a
Memorial in support of that object, and were very favourably received, it being' intimated
that no doubt the gymnasium would be provided by the next summer season.
The gymnasium has since been provided, and is very largely patronised.