A curious scene unfolded in the streets of Limerick on Saturday, as Dr Long, a Protestant medical missionary from the Irish Church Mission, was boycotted by local cabmen, according to the London Chronicle’s Limerick correspondent. Dr Long previously caused a stir when his proselytizing tactics offended the city’s Catholics, prompting a magistrate to advise citizens to avoid him professionally. In response, a public meeting of Protestants in Dublin denounced Catholic intolerance.
After returning from a holiday, Dr Long attempted to use a public jaunting-car in George’s Street but was refused service by the driver. As Dr Long continued to retain his seat, the driver eventually unyoked the horse and laid the shafts down on the ground. Dr Long then dismounted and walked up the street, accompanied by eight or nine policemen.
The same situation occurred with a second driver, who refused to move even after Dr Long remained seated in the car for ten to fifteen minutes. When he approached a third driver, the cabman quickly whipped his horse and drove away. Dr Long then abandoned his quest to find a car and continued his journey on foot.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Tuesday 13 August 1901
