Foreign News: Eunuch’s Strike

Several eunuchs of the Imperial Palace were discharged without reference for stealing objects d’art during the recent fire in the Forbidden City. (TIME, July 9.)

The imperial eunuchs (of whom there are 100) struck. They threatened sabotage by destroying the Emperor and his palace unless the discharged men were reinstated.

Pu Yi (Emperor), who calls himself “Henry” (after Henry VIII of England) fled through the rain to another palace belonging to his late father. This is the first time he has left the Forbidden City.

Policemen drove the striking eunuchs from the Forbidden City. They are at present camped on a hill of coal. It is unlikely that they can find other employment.