THEATRICAL RIOT.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXII, Issue 15557, 6 March 1911, Page 7

THEATRICAL RIOT.

SERIOUS TROUBLE IN PARIS

FIREARMS USED. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, March 3.

In connection with the staging of M. Bernstein’s play, “ Apres Moi,” at the Coinedie Francais Theatre, further riots have taken place. A mob of 2000 persons made numerous attempts to storm the theatre, and the municipal mounted guards repeatedly charged the demonstrators, who were trampled underfoot. Revolver shots were fired, and the police suffered, severely while repelling attacks on M. Bernstein’s residence.

THE PLAY WITHDRAWN. (Received March 5, 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, March 4. M. Bernstein has voluntarily withdrawn his play.