Tientsin, June 11, The Japanese Consul-General at Tientsin, Mr. Shigenori Tashiro, has made strong representations to the British and French Municipal authorities on the explosions, believed to have been caused by bombs, and the simultaneous circulation of leaflets in the Capitol Theatre and Star Cinema last Sunday, Mr, Tashiro's representations demanded "stricter control over agitators, in ce-operation with the local Chinese and Japanese authorities."
The Capitol Theatre, in the former German Concession, and the Star Cinema, in the French Concession.
Were scenes of considerable excitement last Sunday, when two explosions occurred during the afternoon performances.
The Capitol Theatre immediately caught fire, which led to the belief that incendiary bombs had been thrown, while the Star Cihema was slightly damaged.
Leaflets were found strewn on the floors of both house calling upon the Chinese not to patronize the theatres, as they were said to be Japanes owned,—Reuter.
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