The British Govermnent is consi.
Bank of England, Scotland Yard Threatened dering proposals for compensation of civilians and members of the Mer-London, Feb. 5. chant Navy injured in war time: and ANS to blow up Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the also for insurance by the Govern ment of certain types of individual House of Commons, the Bank of England and Scotland Yard property. are contained in a sensational document reported to have been These facts were reported to the seized by the Belfast police.
House of Commons yesterday by Sit The document is alleged to outline the pla of campaign and John Simon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the first important to suggest the assassination of important British police officer: Istatement to be made on the subject some members of the Special Branch of Scotland Yard being men-war risks.
Sir John Simon declared that the tioned by name.
Extra guards have been placed in Downing Government had considered arrange-Street and Whitehall generally. ments to give compensation in Throughout the week-end the police patrols will be reinforced spect to death and injury caused by in Manchester, with' of lieers on duty at vulnerable points being air raids, and other warlike action.
'A scheme was being worked out, he armed. Special precautions are being taken at Windsor Castle. went on, to cover casualties among Particular precautions are being civilians and also among members of taken in the State apartments, St.
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