Gibraltar, Aug. 8.
The Argentine Consulate was completely destroyed and the British JConsulate rendered uninhabitable during the bombardment of Algecir to-day by Spanish Government ware ships.
The British Consulate was hit by two shells, one of which exploded Inside the building. The Vice-Consul Mr. E. G. Beckingsale, and his wife! Jeseaped without serious injury, but Mrs, Bockingsale was slightly hurt] by falling debris. Her escape from death is described os miraculous.
All. windows. of buildings on the sea front were shattered during the bombardment, while many buildings: /were damaged by shells. Several persons are reported to have been killed, and many injured—Reuter.
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