In Dr. Richer's opinion. the firing come from a Japanese machinegun. The bullets came from the direction of advancing Japanese units; the Chinese had been there since the morning at the very least and knew the direction and position of the Concession; there was no flae on the tower and the Japanese probably did not know where the Chinese area stopped and the Concession began; and the movements of the party on the platform as they signalled to each other in the taking of photographs might have looked German merchant and representative of Siemens China Company, If the safety zone is put into operation, the International Committee is ready to appoint a director of staff to carry through arrangements, for the care of civiliarfs desiring protection in the area.
The Committee estimates that the number concerned is between 150.000 and 200.000.
The area proposed is the only one acceptable from a military point of view in which such a large civil population could be cared for—
Reuter. like the movements of Chinese snipers.
Mr. B. A. Sindberg, Mr. Stephens' photographer/chauffeur. said that when he looked down at the platform where he stood, he saw Mr. Stephens lying face downwards. with blood trickling through his fingers. Previous to this. he had called out to Mr, Stephens to come up the ladder. but the latter said he could not, as he had been hit. When Mr. Sindberg saw him. he was breathing very strongly. and then went "just quiet."
From the angle of the fire, Mr. Sindberg was of the opinion that the bullets came from a sector the
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