All was quiet late last night in the Hongkew District. The streets were well crowded with the usual Sunday night crowds, but there was no tension-in the air and most people sauntered along, chatting in carefree manner, After the excitement of the previous night's search, Japanese marines were conspicuous by their absence. There were a few standing guard with fixed bayonets at the entrance to the Japanese Schoot in North Szechuen Road, but -ctherwise the zone had a thoroughly peaceful appearance.
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