BATON CHARGE

Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 September 1936, Page 5

BATON CHARGE

DISORDER AT GIBRALTAR. SEVERAL ARRESTS MADE. GIBRALTAR, Monday. The authorities’ sudden decision to close the refugee camp accommodating eight hundred British men, women and children, led to a disorderly demonstration following a quiet procession, which included women and banner-bearers demanding the rights of British subjects; The police shepherded the procession to the police station as it moved toward Government House, and arrested several persons. The remainder volunteered to accompany them to gaol. The police made a baton charge, injuring several, and dispersed the remainder, but subsequently groups excitedly paraded the streets. The police are guarding Government House. Apparently the refugees, carrying their belongings, must spend the night in the streets. Further disturbances are feared. POLICE DISPERSE REFUGEES. (Received Tuesday, 12.10 p.m.) GIBRALTAR, Monday. Fourteen British’ subjects were remanded on charges arising out of Sunday’s disturbances. Meanwhile, homeless refugees assembled at Government House in order to protest. The police dispersed them after the fire brigade had demonstrated with hoses. The Governor advised the refugees to return to their undamaged homes at Lalinea, where the conditions ar© quiet. He promised protection ! in the : event of further warfare.