Normal conditions returned to Siccawei district on Dec. 21 after a brief reign of panic on the previous -sftaenoon, when a group of refugees attempted (o Tush the barrier at the erate of Avenue etn and Avene The attempt to flock into the Concession was reported to have been caused by rumours of an imminent Japanese seizure of the area. Four French policemen guarding the boundary successfully dispersed the crowd after checking their onrush by throwing barricades across the street. "The district, where most of the Roman Catholic church properties are Jocated. Is being policed by the French.
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