RIOTING IN PARIS.
SHOTS FIRED. ATTEMPT TO STORM A THEATRE, POLICE SUFFER SEVERELY. Uy Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright Paris, March 3. In connection with the production of M. Henri Bernstein's new play, "Aprcs Moi," at the Comcdie Franeaiso, (here has been further rioting. A mob numbering 200 made numerous attempts last night to storm the theatre. The Municipal Mounted Guards repeatedly charged the demonstrators, and trampled some of them under foot, revolver shots being fired. The police suffered severely in repelling attacks on M. Bernstein's residence. [The disorder is the result of AntiSemitic disturbances, arising from M. Bernstein's confession that he deserted from the French Army thirteen years ago. One outcome of the rioting was that twenty-six arrests were made, and M. Bernstein issued three challenges to duels.] (Rec. March 5, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, March 4. M. Bernstein has voluntarily withdrawn his play.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1068, 6 March 1911, Page 5
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141RIOTING IN PARIS. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1068, 6 March 1911, Page 5
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