The Centrosojus Closed in Common with Other Institutions:
Police Busy Alt -Along the Line: Mme, Sun's Plea Satunpay, Dec. 17.
The Soviet Consulate at No. 1
Whangpoo Road was closed all day yesterday, the sign on the door both in Russian and Engl affording great Jeasual White Russ 8 well as to guests in the Astor House, and to officials of national and Russian Fas {they became aware of th Police were on duty throughout the day and pi officers searched all looking Chinese and foreigners, who attempted to enter. Women only [were not subjected to the rigorous search, although the police scrutiny zed them closely.
Tt was impossible for the press] to have an interview with Comrade Koslovsky, U.S. S. R. Consul General, who gave the excuse that both he and the Vice-Consul were too busy to interview anyone. Reporters were told to.come back next day. There was, however, a bustle activity, and everyone connected with the building, appeared to have manifold duties. Officials came and left the Consulate in great haste. It-was intimated that Moceow would make an official statement.
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