London, June 27.
Strikes on sugar plantations in British Guiana are continuing, ad-cording to reports received here this morning, A special train transporting a strong body of police was rushed to Berbice where fresh disorders are feared amongst the workers. 2
Precaution Against Threat By Barcelona Rome, June 27, The government has issued a decree forbidding gatherings of more than five persons. No one is allowed to carry firearms or any other weapon—Trans-Ocean.
Searchlights played over Signor Mussolini's residence on the outskirts of Rome until late last night.
It was thought that this precaution had been taken in view of the threat of the Barcelona Government to carry out reprisals against Italy and Germany for air-bombings of open towns in Spain.
Official quarters said that they did not take the Barcelona threat seriously. They added, however, that should Barcelona attempt to carry it into effect, Italy's reply would be swift and decisive—Reuter.
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