Local tension produced by reports from the troubled North seemed to be somewhat less pronounced yesterday, although the evacuation of Chapei residents continued on a smaller scale. It is believed that the heavy exodus of the last few days has been, in some degree. due to organized scare-mongering on the part of Settlement and French Concession lodging-house keepers and Certain others interested.
Hongkew was calm yesterday and showed little change in aspect from the previous day. Japanese naval patrols were seen frequently in the district and there was the usual activity at the headquarters of the Naval Landing Party in Kiangwar Road.
Throughout Shanghai, newspaper extras and posters attracted considerable attention from the early hours. The sale of var maps" on street corners continued bri:
The management of the Mei Hwa Dyeing Factory, a Japanese establishment situated' at 595 Hochien Road, in Yangtszepoo, announced yesterday that operations would be suspended for one week owing to Northern situation. The factory employs 125 Chinese workers.
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