The sixth anniversary of the first Sino-Japanese hostilities in Shanghai was observed by the Chinese community, who flew their national flags at half mast yesterday. No public meeting was held, however.
The flags, big and small, were seen on roofs of many buildings both in the International Settlement and the French Concessi In former Chinese public bodies usually ates to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Miachang. where one of the severest battles Was fought in the first war In addition, memorial meetings were held by public bodies and Kuomintang officials.
In view of the present situation in Shanghai, all these ceremonies were omitted yesterday.
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