Monday, October 15, 2018

Monday, July 21, 1930


Romania:  The anti-Semitic troubles worsen.  Now units of the Iron Guard, an ultra-nationalist paramilitary and political organization, are reported to be marching toward Bessarabia to join the farmer uprising that started two days ago.  Jewish members of parliament request an immediate audience with King Carol.  

Meanwhile, an assassination attempt is made on Education Minister Constantin Angelescu.  His assailant, a young student, is believed to be among the ringleaders of the anti-Semitic violence.

Frankfort-on-Oder, Germany:  About 1,700 communists clash with police.  In the midst of a meeting, the communists attempt to surround and disarm the police guarding (and watching) them.  Reinforcements in the form of a riot squad swoop in, but the communists attack them too with clubs and flag poles they tear down.  The mob finally disperses when police open fire.

Tokyo:  The Supreme Military Council, a high-level advisory body to the government, is reported to be deeply divided over whether Japan should ratify the London Naval Treaty.  The naval representatives on the council in particular say the treaty is not adequate for Japan’s defense needs.
 
Moscow:  Maxim Litvinoff is named Commissar for Foreign Affairs.  He’s been acting commissar for some time during his predecessor’s (Georges Chicherin) ill health, and is a long time foreign ministry official.

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