Placing Cabaret District Out-of-Bounds for Italians Thought Likely Eight persons are still being detained at the St. Marie Hospital, Route Pere Robert, receiving treatment for injuries sustained in Sunday evening's fight in Rue Chu Pao-san, Shanghai's cabaret street, usually referred to as Blood Alley" One Italian service man is suffering from severe cuts on his arm, which are said to have been inflicted by broken glass, whilst two French police officers, one Russian member of the French police and four Chinese constables are receiving treatment for various bruises and confusions sustained during one of the bitterest bar-room brawls ever witnessed in Shanghai.
It is understood that the French and Italian authorities concerned are now studying ways and means to prevent a repetition of such incidents and it is probable that Rue Chu Pao-san will be placed out of bounds to Italian Forces in future. It was also believed likely that for a certain period of time, Italian marines wil! not be permitted, to leave their bar. racks after 6 p.m. Definite plans have not as yet been drawn up however and negotiations are still going on.
It has definitely been ascertained however that one cartridge case of a bullet other than the type used by the French police, was picked up at the scene subsequently. French authorities yesterday afternoon stated that they would consider the matter closed when the necessary measures have been taken to prevent a recurrence of similar incidents.
The various establishments in "Blood Alley" were doing a roaring business last night although Italien servicemen were conspicuous by their absence. A few additional policemen were on duty there last night. but no further trouble was expected.
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