Hankow Incident Aired in London London, Sept. 5.
The attack by Chinese coolies at Hankow on one American an two British women and four men, who were subsequently taken to Chinese police station and not permitted to communicate with their Jeonsuls, was brought to the notice of the Foreign Office by Sir Walter de Frece, a Conservative member of, Parliament, The Foreign Office has informed. Sir Walter that British officials in China have demanded investigation Jof the affair and also redress. Sir Miles Lampson, British Minister, has made representations to the Nanking Government and, says the Foreign Office, is doing everything its power to secure satisfaction.
attack took place early in August. The foreigners were returning to their homes in the concessions from the Hankow race club when they were attacked by mob of riesha coolies.. The women became separated from the men of their party and were badly handled and some of their clothes were ripped off their backs.
The men were attacked separately and one was so badly injured. with sticks and stones that he had to be taken to hospital for medical treatment. It is alleged that this man was also struck by a policeman while he was complaining. to him of the treatment he had received at the hands of the riesha The foreign community of Ha kow later signed a document detailing the affair which was tele. graphed to the London Press and the foreign Office.—Reuter,
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