In commemoration the first of anniversary of the massacre of 222 Japanese subjects, memorial services were held today in the public cemetery here, where the victims were buried.
Tombs of Japanese nationals who were slain by. Chinese soldiers a ar ago were decorated with thousands of wreaths presented by Chinese military, consular and civic officials.
About 1,000 mourners, including relatives of the victims, military officers, representatives of the "Provisional Government of China," Japanese residents and members of the Japanese Embassy in China, attended the services.
Amid dense smoke of burning incense Japanese and Chinese priests chanted prayers.
Mr. Tateki Horiuchi, Counsellor of the Japanese Embassy in China, and representative of Japanese residents read messages of condolence.—
Domei.
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