Hongkong, Sept. 8.
The Japanese were to-day concentrating a large number of warships near Hainan Straits, More than ten warships were sighted near Hainan Straits while a Chinese plane sighted six more off Kwangchowwan near French waters.
It was anticipated that all Japanese will be evacuated from Hongkong by degrees, leaving for their homeland whenever ships sail. Approximately 1,000 Japanese remain here and have been sleeping in special camps established by the Government. The Japanese Consul said the evacuation was still voluntary, however—United Press.
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