Following the bombing, militiamen disappeared from the City, with the result that looters had a free hand, adding to the fear and horror of the populace.
Japanese troops assumed complete control of the former Russian area this afternoon after the evacuation of the Peace Preservation Corps, members of which, however, remain in the ex-German area.
The Japanese authorities appeared unusually nervous this evening, fearing counter-attacks.
Two Japanese from the cotton mill area south of the former German concession were stopped at five o'clock this afternoon when cycling toward the boundary of the British and ex-German area. The Japanese cyclists dismounted, drew Mausers and fired into the air.
Following the panic created by the incident, Bri troops were called out and barricades were erected for the enforcement of emergency regulations.—Reuter.
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