Fierce Riot in Paris

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 65, 18 March 1937, Page 7

Fierce Riot in Paris

Fascists and Populai Fronters Clash SEVERAL KILLED AND 200 INJURED. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright, Received Wednesday, 7 p.m. PARIS, March 17. Two were killed and 200 injured, many seriously, in fierce rioting, lasting 150 minutes, between Fascists and supporters of the Popular Front in the industrial quarter of (Jlichy, a suburb of Paris. Stones, bottles, pieces of iron and other missiles were freely used, and there was also considerable firing, mostly from the windows of houses. The injured include 50 police; also the Mayor of Clichy and M. Blum's secretary (M. Blumel). The latter received revolver bullets in the armpit and right leg. Mobile Guards were called out and charged the rioters. A later message states that two of the injured have died. The clash occurred when the French Social Party (formerly the Croix de Feu) endeavoured to hold a meeting in the Clichy Town Hail. Supporters of the Popular Front held a counterdemonstration, and the opposing factions quickly .came to blows, despite preventive efforts made by the Mayor, MM. Blum and Blumel hurried to the scene, M. Blum himself urging the Popular Front followers to disband, bu? the rioting became more violent. One of the bullets hit M. Blumel, narrowly missing M. Blum. The Mobile Guards eventually restored order, but the area is still being patrolled. Many arrests were made.