Besides the mills involved in last night's destructive operations a Japanese school at Ssufang was also blown up and the detonations heard this morning were caused by the blowing up and sinking of a large crane and dredger (anchored in the inner harbour) belonging to the Fu Chung Corp. a Japanese concern, who were recently awarded the contract and were engaged on wharf extensions and improvements here.
Shipping at the wharves moved out and anchored in the outer harbour last night and those scheduled to sail took on their passengers from sampans off the Pacific Road Pier, just opposite the International Club. Among the vessels which moved into the outer harbour was the Glenogle.
A number of old Chinese warships
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