Districts North of Soochow Creek were suddenly plunged Into a furore exeltemant in" the evening as martial law was declared following the mysterious shooting of an employee of the Japanese Army. The Shooting occurred at about 0.30 pin. when the Japanese, Mr, Kunimichi Tgal, aged 51, was at the intersection of North Szechuen and Haining Roads, "walking with several other Japanese friends, Without warning, shot rang out and the Japanese fell dead in the street.
Headquarters of the Japanese Naval Landing Party were imniediately informed, and soon after-patrolling Hong ted by special police. From 630" until 9 pin. the area north of the Creek was under martial ta, for th first time since the cessation of hostilities.
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