As a result of this attitude of the military, the turbulent mob, which was demolishing the houses and stores of the Jews before the eyes of the troops, without being checked by them, was bound to arrive at the conclusion that the excesses in which it indulged were not an illegal undertaking but rather a work which had the approval of the Government.

Toward evening the disorders increased in intensity, owing to the arrival of a large number of peasants from the adjacent villages, who were anxious to secure part of the Jewish loot.

There was no one to check these crowds; the troops and police were helpless.

They had all lost heart, and were convinced that it was Impossible to suppress the disorders with the means at hand.

At eight o'clock at night a rain came down accompanied by a cold wind which helped in a large measure to disperse the crowd.