The Archive · 1940

Franco-Japanese Accord Expected

(Continued from page 1) started, although it had been explained both by the Municipal Council and the S.V.C. authorities, It was also stated b an official of the Shanghai Municipal Council that frequent cases of stone-throwing had been reported. Severel Russian Regiment guards sustained minor injuries to their hands when they attempted to avoid being struck in the face.

No action has yet been taken against the internees for assaulting Colonel J, W. Hornby, S.V.C. Ca! mandant, on Saturday, but it w steted yesterday that the assault was being investigated. Col. Hornby, in an attempt to reason with the rioters on Saturday, was áttacked by the internees when he entered the inner yard of the Camp.

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