Swatow, May 20, The Swatow Municipal Government has lodged a strong protest with the Yocal Japanese Consulate against the assault of two Chinese police officers.
The removal of the Japanese was frst discovered by Sgt. Tung Sheng a policeman in this district.
Tung immediately advised the Japan: ese {0 report their removal to the Branch Police Bureau, but the Japanese retused to do 80.
When Sgt. Tung reported the mate ter to the Branch Police Bureau, a star member, Mr. Chang Wen-chih, and Sgt. Lai Yun-chung was sent to fee the Japanese. The Chinese police offiears explained the necessity of registering house removals with the Police Bureau, but Aoyama became abusive, resorted to force, and badly beat up the police amicers.
Me. Chang received several Kicks and was Injured on the left forehead, while Sgt. Lai was struck and jured on the left arm, The police then brought Aoyama {o the Branch Police Bureau for questioning Upon hearing of the incident, Mr.
Swatow, despatched a detachment. of Yamazaki, the Japanese Consul at Constilat Police, including more than ten members armed with rifles, to the Branch Police Bureau in two motor cars,
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