The evacuation of Chapel and ngkew areas continued. steadily throughout October 8, rickshaws, lorries, wheelbarrows, and vans being used for removing household effects, Inthe early morning the exodus was quite heavy. It eased off during the day, only io morea again towards evening, continuing into the night, A. certain amount of military activity was noted close tothe Japanese Naval Landing Party bare racks, and in Chinese districts was nndted there were an Increased number of police on duty, formity with the precautionary. me sures taken to guard against any disturbance, Up to the present, a total of about 25,000 Chinese residents in Chapel fare estimated as having removed, Aout 14000 of these having entered the International Settlement. about 6,000 into the French Coue sion. The remaining 6,000 have thurmed to their respective native
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