Newspaper cutting from "Votes for Women" of an article entitled "Why I struck at Mr Churchill" by Hugh Franklin. [Franklin was sentenced for assaulting WSC on 26 November 1910] and alleges various reasons for his attack: WSC's orders to the police which resulted in physical violence against the suffragettes; his insults and slander; and the rough treatment given to those who speak about women's suffrage at Liberal meetings. See CHAR 12/3/48.

Newspaper cuttings relating to WSC's decision to send re-enforcements of police to the riots and miners' strike at Tonypandy [Glamorgan, Wales] instead of the military force requested by the Chief Constable. Cuttings from: the Daily News, the Daily Chronicle, the Morning Leader and the Manchester Guardian. Covering letter at CHAR 12/6/29.

Transcript of a newspaper article from the Liverpool Daily Post relating to WSC's decision to send re-enforcements of police to the riots and miners' strike at Tonypandy [Glamorgan, Wales] instead of the military force requested by the Chief Constable. Typescript. Covering letter at CHAR 12/6/29.

Letter from Major-General Cecil Macready [Director of Personal Services, War Office] (New Inn Hotel, Pontypridd, South Wales) to WSC concerning his role as commander of the military forces sent to the riots at Tonypandy (Glamorgan, Wales). He attributes the success of the co-ordination between the Metropolitan Police and the military to an excellent intelligence system and co-operation, and says that he is preparing a report on the events. Signed typescript.

Copy of the Police Review and Parade Gossip containing two marked articles relating to nominations for the King's medal submitted for approval by the Home Secretary, and a collecting fund established for the relief of Ex-Inspector [John] Syme. Covering note at CHAR 12/7/2.

Letter from Ramsay MacDonald (House of Commons) to WSC informing him of the cost of Mrs [Nellie] Syme's rent. Includes a note by Sir Edward Troup (8 August) [Permanent Under Secretary of State, Home Office] recommending that [WSC] should not pay any money to the Symes, as such a payment could be interpreted as "hush money". He encloses a copy of the Police Review and Parade Gossip [see CHAR 12/7/1] containing evidence of a fund being raised for Syme.

Letter from [WSC] (Home Office) to [Cecil] Norton [Assistant Postmaster General] objecting to a letter from Norton published in the newspapers concerning the case of Ex-Inspector [John] Syme [see CHAR 12/7/4] which is described as "not in accordance with ministerial responsibility or with fair play". Unsigned manuscript in the hand of WSC.

Newspaper cutting of a letter from Cecil Norton [Assistant Postmaster General] to Ex-Inspector [John] Syme expressing the hope that he will be re-instated [in the Metropolitan Police].

Letter from [Nellie Syme] the wife of Ex-Inspector [John] Syme (13J Chapter Street, Westminster [London]) to [WSC] pleading to be allowed to remain in her flat without paying rent. She urges [WSC] to deal justly with her husband's case and ask about "the treatment they receive at the hands of Reid and Shervington". Manuscript signed with initials.

Letter from Nellie Syme [the wife of Ex-Inspector John Syme] (13J Chapter Street, Westminster [London]) to [WSC] saying that her husband had not intended to threaten him in his letter [see CHAR 12/7/9-11] and including allegations against members [of the Metropolitan Police]. Signed manuscript.

Transcript of a letter from Ex-Inspector John Syme (13J Chapter Street, Westminster [London]) to Ramsay MacDonald concerning his dismissal and complaints against Sir Edward Henry [Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police]. He intends to expose WSC's "injustice" and adds "Must I kill my opponent with my own hand in order to force a crisis". Typescript, including covering sheet. Covering letter at CHAR 12/7/12.

Letter from [Ex-Inspector] John Syme (13J Chapter Street, Westminster [London]) to WSC concerning the "persecution" of Police Constable Greaves. He alleges that Greaves was transferred from Whitechapel [London] to Wapping [London] because he gave evidence against the police in favour of "Morrison" and urges an enquiry into Police methods. Signed manuscript.

Letter from George Edwards (New Scotland Yard) to an un-named addressee reporting on a meeting with [John] Kempster [editor of the Police Review and Parade Gossip] to discuss the case of [Ex-Inspector John] Syme at which it emerged that Kempster was not keen to publish the Commissioner's judgement on the case. Signed typescript.

Letter from Herbert Muskett (Wontner & Sons Solicitors, 40 Bedford Place, London) to WSC requesting that additional police papers concerning the case of Ex-Inspector [John] Syme should be made available to him. Signed manuscript.

Letter from Harry Granger (106 Shepherds Bush Road, London) to WSC concerning the case of Ex-Inspector John Syme, advising WSC to take care that he is not "snuffed out" for the sake of Sir Edward Henry [Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police]. He outlines the publicity surrounding the case; urges WSC to treat Syme justly; and offers to act as negotiator with Syme. Signed manuscript.

Copy of the Police Review and Parade Gossip containing a marked article on the case of Ex-Inspector John Syme. Covering letter at CHAR 12/7/25.

Copy of the Westminster Express containing two articles marked for attention: "What I Hear" by The Scout (containing a reference to the case of Ex-Inspector John Syme) and "Police 'Discipline' Scandal: the Syme case and an instance of excessive discipline." The latter is annotated by WSC "Sir E[dward] Troup [Permanent Under Secretary of State, Home Office] Please speak to me about this".

Letter from Sir Edward Henry [Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police] (New Scotland Yard) to WSC. He is concerned that WSC may over-rule his decision to dismiss Inspector [John] Syme from the Metropolitan Police and explains that he acted with the approval of Herbert Gladstone [former Home Secretary], and that if his decision were repealed it would place him in an "intolerable position". Signed manuscript. The first page of the letter is CHAR 12/7/28.

Printed letter from Ex-Inspector John Syme (13J Chapter Street, Westminster [London]) to the Scottish Members of the House of Commons. He appeals for their assistance against [WSC's] decision to refuse him the right of appeal to the House of Commons on grounds that he was a police officer, and says that he is forwarding the letter to the Scottish newspapers. Signed.

Newspaper cutting from the Westminster Express of an article entitled "Ex-Inspector [John] Syme: the case for a full and independent enquiry".

Newspaper cutting from the Police Review and Parade Gossip of an article entitled "The Case of Ex-Inspector Syme" including correspondence between "an old Policeman" and John Syme.