The Archive · 1931

Reinforcements from Bubbling

Well, under command of Inspr. /Stubbings and Inspr.: Barry drove. uup_in motor cars and motor cycles.

"The situation, however, passed off without further incident although there were tense moments. Capt. formed of the it, instructed nal Officer, "B" Division, Supt. Crouch, Inspr. Stubbings and Sergt. Hillhouse to make 'a report of the latter's action to the police at Siceartei, In the meantime, however, a [senior officer from Siccawei police station, came to Mr. Smith's house, entered the hallway and signalled Mr, Smith that he must accompany him to the Chinese police station. A gesture from the foreigner's rifle and the police officer left the Ameri-ean's residence, Through various channels, the oticers concerned ' were notified and Mr. Robert Smythe, American Vice-Consul, visited the authorities and later was doe Shoat B45 pa and about 6 pine ward wes Pecved that the Chinese constabulary' would withdraw from the road. A fow minutes later Municipal police left the premises and the me of wsiting, new developments were, reported, though it is stated, on good tity thatthe Amevicen att aries both in Gino "and ts Washington have been informed of the trespass on. the American Seteen Settlement and Chinese officials are expected.

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