The Archive · 1939

Tsingtao Consulate

Bombed Two bombs were thrown into the compound of the British Consulate-General at Tsingtao early yesterday morning, according to information Received in Shanghai yesterday, but nobody was injured. The damage was very slight, only a few windows being broken by the explosions.

Later in the day, the Japanese Consul-General called. on Mr. A. J. Martin, the British Consul-General, and expressed his regret. He promised that an investigation would be made immediately to apprehend the culprits.

This is the latest development in the disturbed situation at the Shantung port where a number of anti-British demonstrations have' been held. Earlier messages stated that further demonstrations were expected yesterday and today. Atrpresent there are no guards outside the Consulate. H.M.S.

Lowestoft, which arrived in Tsingtao after Monday's: demonstrations, has left port. HMS. Diamond is the only British warship in port at present.

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