PERSECUTION OF JEWS.
By Eleotbic Telegbaph.—Copyright.] (Pek Pbess Association.) Athens, May 15. (Received May IS, at 11 a.m.) A mob invaded the Jewish quarters at Corfu, disarming the troops and murdering 17 Jews. The Governor and mayor of the town have been removed. The troops at Corfu were compelled to fire on the rioters, many of whom were killed. May 16. (Heoelved May 17, at 6 p.m.) Further outrages have taken place ai Corfu, and in consequence the Buropeai Powers are urging other countries to earnestly intervene, with a view to suppressing dis order.The British and French squadrons havi arrived at Cerfu. St. Petersburg, May 16. (Received May 17, at 6 p.m.) The Russian Government covertly con tinues the oppression to which the Jews ar subjected, and 22,000 have been expelle from Moscow to southern and western dif tricts. Twenty thousand other 3 will be sen away next month. London, May 16. (Received May 17, at 5.40 p.m.) The Governor of Astrakhan has bee ordered to clear his province of Jews. Germany and Italy are supporting Englan in assisting to suppress the persecution < Jews in Corfu. During the outrages 20 Jev were killed. The populace of Corybines emigrating to Turkey, and Greece is suppl ing food to those expelled from the island.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 9118, 18 May 1891, Page 2
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