Hongkong, May 30.
Seventy-four persons were killed and several' wounded in the outbreak at Macao yesterday.
No persons are allowed in the streets between seven o'clock at night and seven in the morning, except those with licences.
A British gunboat arrived at Macao this afternoon.
A shortage of foodstuffs is feared.
May 21.
The "Canton Times" states that the Canton Government has despatched gunboats to Macao in order to protect the lives and property of the Chinese. A strong representation will be made to the Macao Government that unless complete and full satisfaction is given, the Canton Government will be prepared to take whatever action is necessary.
In an editorial article on the Macao incident, the Canton Times" says:—"The firing was indiscriminate and totally unwary ranted. Incidents of less magnitude than this have caused wars between neighbouring Powers. We do not wish to alarm the public but. it would be useless to disguise the seriousness of this incident or the grave consequences which may sult. The Chinese people look to their Government for protection."
May-31.
An official telegram reports that Macao is now quiet and returning to normal.—Reuter.
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