The Archive · 1937

CURFEW INTRODUCED

People Must Stay Indoors During Night The Shanghai Consular Rody on Sunday made a formal protest to Mr. O. K. Yui, Mayor of Greater Shang~ hai, and to the Japanese Consul-General against the conduct of operations involving the International Settlement. and the French Concession. The replies were considered yesterday afternoon at a special meeting but the "North-China Daily News" understands that neither official could give any specific assurance.

The Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council has requested the Senior Consul to protest to the Chinese authorities in the most solemn terms against the bombing of that portion of the International Settlement which is known to be free of belligerent forces, and has urged him to request the Chinese authorities to take the most immediate steps to Prevent any repetition of such a tragic occurrence.

Following the air raids on foreign areas on Saturday, the French Concession authorities announced yester: Cay that they will not tolerate Chi nese aircraft over the Concession and they reserve the right to take any ection they think fit.

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