TWO BOMBS THROWN
BRITISH CONSULATE STONES THROWN AT EMBASSY WINDOWS. ilndependent Cable Service.) Received July 15, 6.30 p.m. TOKIO, July J 4. I Two bombs were thrown at lhe | British Consulate at Tsingtao in the ; course of a big anti-British demonstration. Several windows were broken, but there were no casualties. The Japanese Consul called at lhe Consulate and apologised. He promised a full investigation. A huge crowd gathered at the British Embassy in Tokio at 2 p.m., shouting anti-British slogans. Extra police were rushed to the Embassy, but they failed to disperse lhe mob, which, being worked up to a frenzy, began to hurl stones at the windows. DENIAL IN LONDON REPORTS Ol AMBAS ADOKS RESIGNATION. (British Offi rial Wireless.) Received July 15, 6.30 p.m. RUGBY. July 14. Reports that the British Ambassador in China, Sir Archibald Clarh Kerr, has tendered his resignation, oi that it is under consideration, are categorically denied in informativequarters in London.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 166, 17 July 1939, Page 7
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