The Hackney Car of Limerick Corporation meeting on the 21st inst. revealed a concerning state of affairs, particularly regarding the continued mistreatment of Dr Long. Despite being a ratepayer, he is denied the rights typically afforded to citizens and faces boycott by the city’s carmen. In his letter to Mr Forrest, the high constable, Dr Long described this ongoing harassment.
During the discussion, the Mayor questioned why it was considered acceptable to deny Dr Long and his family car service, arguing that it was a grievous offense. With no justification for this treatment, the Mayor suggested that the perpetrators of such “pains and penalties” should be held accountable by the law. However, there appears to be no action taken against them.
The committee ultimately decided to merely mark Dr Long’s letter as “read.” One member even suggested that Dr Long should be prosecuted for causing an obstruction. The ongoing mistreatment of Dr Long has been described as barbarous and bigoted.
Belfast News-Letter – Friday 23 August 1901