Guns were brought over by the landing troops and were placed at the leather factory at the extreme west of the island. The Japanese flag was also hoisted there.—During the first two nights, after dark, a virtual martial law was established on the west side, Chinese residents being prohibited by the soldier to walk ea the streets there. At the same time, to be just, they were not conspicuous on the other parts of the island.
With the landing of the soldiers a vigorous search commenced of all Chinese houses in the town. The searchers were accompanied by Formosan guides who directed and did the most of the searching. During this search, close upon 200 persons were arrested and sent to Amoy.
Ten of these persons are said to have been shot in Amoy, but eighty have since been released. Many of those released show ugly bruises on their "odds. They say that they were beaten up every evening by the Japanese soldiers. Few, however, are willing to give specific details for they fear, if they do so, being rearrested and subjected to a repetition
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