Make Trouble Nantao, especially in the seetion of Small East Gate, was ina state of martial law on Oct. 23, when large detective and police squads of the Bureau of Public Safety turned out to protect cloth and piece goods stores from illegal raids, and strict searches were stituted at important crossings vehicles id. suspicious-looking However, the jout_ any incident.
It was reported that the. strict precautionary measures were taken by the Chinese police on the strength of secret information that Communists had instigated labourers and unemployed "workers to seize whatever Japanese goods could be obtained from shops. Nantao and sell them. Meanwhile, the workers of the Nantao Tram. way Company, who are continuing dispute with the management, i also been urged declare a strike.
Though no martial law had actually been declared by the authorities, as early as 7am. yesterday, large police. parties were seen posted at important crossings in Small East Gate, Old West Gate,
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