The Archive · 1928

HIGH OLD TIMES IN THE SKUPSHTINA

Fracas Between Suspended Members and Police

Belgrade, June 9.

The usual dullness of Parlia mentary proceedings was enlivened by a free fight between some De puties and the police at the open: ing of to-day's session of the Skupshtina.

Bight members of the Opposition for three sittings hind not expired, resumed their places and refused point blank to quit, The police thereupon were summoned to eject them. The col. Teagues of the deputies concerned rallied to their assistance and blows were liberally exchanged.

When order was restored the public was cleared from the gallery and the sitting continued behind closed doors.—Reuter.

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