Road this morning, when agitators unsuccessfully attempted to incite a Chinese crowd into rushing the British Concession, had its sequel 10 minutes after the withdrawal of the Durham Light Infantry detachment from the boundary. A Japanese infantry detachment, armed with a machine-gun, dashed up, headed by an officer mounted on a charger. They deployed with clockwork precision facing the British Concession.
After remaining there for some time, they withdrew.—Reuter. hours of the morning carrying cargo, and was detained for roughly five hours at the D.K.K. Wharf for a thorough examination, after which she was allowed to go on her way.
This afternoon, two cargo lighters which were proceeding to the Taku Bar were also stopped at the same place, The examiners intimated their intention of breaking up the packages for examination of their contents. A laodah protested violently against such action, however, emphasizing the fact that the cargo had been examined and sealed by the Customs, ana therefore could not be broken up.
Owing to the fact that part of the cargo was German-owned, the matter was referred to the German shipper, who invoked the assistance of the German Consul in Tientsin. The Customs were also advised of the stoppage and intended search of the lighters. The two lighters were later released by the examiners, and allowed to proceed to Tangku. No further details as to their detention are yet available.
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