"But horsewhipping or pointing the finger of blame will not save this project," the DAB wrote.

Unfortunately, the “observation automobiles” only increased after a Times account a few days later of “a real old-fashioned horsewhipping” at the hotel.

The priestly warriors acted with undaunted bravery, exhorting their men, horsewhipping them, even pistolling some who were endeavouring to seek safety in flight.