They first came into collision with P.C's Varndell and Parker Although armed these defended themselves with their truncheons.
However, they were quickly overpowered and knocked down.
This success raised the temper of the mob which intensified their howls. Nobody we heard these cries could for a moment doubt the determination of the crowd and that they were bent upon murder. Secing the lines of their comrades in imminent danger and real ing that only a matter of separated them from and PO. Rogers opened fire.
This had the desired effect and the crowd bolted into the French Concession where it dispersed. Nevertheters, a Yew more' stones were thrown. The French police subsequenty dealt with the remainder of the mob:
There is reason to believe that, at least three of the mob were wound-
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