The Archive · 1937

Bodies Cremated

The bodies of the two Japanese removed by the Japanese were reported {0 have been cremated last evening. The body of the Chinese Paoantui_ man was encoffined. Ata late hour yesterday afternoon, the coffin was still lying outside the side entrance to the aerodrome in Monument Road, awaiting transportation Chenju for an examination by a Judical doctor.

Tension in Nantao which prevailed the previous night eased yesterday following the withdrawal of sentries stationed at important street crossings. 'The exodus from Chapel and Hongkew, however, continued on a [small scale. In' Dixwell Road, a group of, Japanese families moved.

Area Visited A representative of the "North-China Daily News." who visited Hungjao and Monument Roads at 6 pin. found the area quiet. Two sandbag barricades were found in Hungjao Rood. The first in the shape of a horse-shoe, was placed in the middle of the street, sufficient room being allowed for traMe. No guard was found in the—vicinity, however. The second was found near the Hungjao Golf Course. Sev-feral members of the Corps, together with the Settlement police emeers, stood on guard.

'The China General Omnibus Ca. continued to run to the bridge, near the golf course. Residents and' prose representatives. crossing the bridge were allowed to pass, while others: were questioned and often not permitted to go further.

Peace also reigned beyond the bridge all the way to the aerodrome. Indicating the easing of the situation, a foreigner was seen on horseback In Monument Road in front of the aerodrome.

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