The Archive · 1934

Sailors' Brawl Outside Hongkew Cafe

French and Japanese sailors engaged in a fight outside a cafe Seward Road, Hongkew. late on Monday (July 2) night, it was disclosed on next day. 'According to. witnesses, a quarrel Started In the cafe over the pay~ ment of the French sailors' bill there, and continued outside, the actuated by personal motives, seek create a disturbance are guilty of harming the nation—such irresponsible characters will be _severely dear with by this consulate-general "As to. those who, harbouring radical thoughts, attempt to create confusion out of calm will be dealt with the utmost severity.

earnestly urge my countrymen to reflect and maintain their calm

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