At various times, efforts had been made to close this establishment, presumably because of its proximity to Mr. Wang Ching-wel's Shanghai residence, but until the Japanese authorities on February 18 announced that all gambling dens would be closed within the shortest time, the Throughout the Settlement and the Concession, no flags were seen except on these two buildings, Meanwhile, police stood by throughout the day in order to get to the scene of any possible trouble, but as had been anticipated, no demonstrations or meetings of any kind took place.
Paris, May 30.
The Belgian General Confederation of Labour has appealed to Belgian syndicalist organizations to support the Government of M. Hubert Pierlot and the Allied cause.
At the same time, they denounce the "unexcusable treason of Leopold, who has shamefully capitulated."—Reuter.
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