Interference With Food Distribution: Official Warning to Pickets Al issued this evening states that abundant food and ample transport able but strikers' pickets ar fering with distribution.
It goes on to say: "This aspect will require increasing attention the next few days. All attempts impede the free movement of the public or its food will be methodical. ly and firmly repressed.'
The Navy has rendered prompt, effectual civil assistance at several seaports, but no display of armed force has been required.
The communique adds that the Government's policy of refusing cooperation from tie organizers of the general strike should be mai tained by all authorities.
Disorderly scenes were witnessed in the Old Kent Road district this evening where a strong body of mounted police and hundreds of foot police were engaged in clearing the thoroughfares of dense crowds. Several people were injured. A. private car was set on' fire bat two fire-engines extinguished the flames.
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