RIOTING IN BURMA
EFFIGY OF PREMIER BURNED “DOWN WITH THE COALITION!” (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) RANGOON, Feb. 16 When protesting against the new Coalition Government demonstrations burned effigies of the Prime Minister, Dr. B. A. Maw, amid a din of heating tin pans and kettles. Black flags were flown from buildings and motor-cars and the city was placarded with the slogan, “ Down with the Coalition.” The Senate last evening passed a motion of no-confldence in the Government. GOVERNMENT DEFEATED (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 17, 1.30 p.m.) RANGOON, Feb. 16 The House of Representatives passed a vote of no-confldence in the Government by 70 votes to 37. The Prime Minister, Dr. Baw Maw, has resigned.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20733, 17 February 1939, Page 7
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118RIOTING IN BURMA Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20733, 17 February 1939, Page 7
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