The Archive · 1939

Soochow Creek Cleared

Soochow Creek was completely. devoid of any sampan or junk and this was believed to have been done precaution against any' possible terrorist attempt At about 11 o'clock, the various officers and guests "proceeded to Kiangwan by car, where a saluting base had been built facing the Japanese shrine, whilst various army naval and" "Ta Tao" units passed in review, flanked by modern tanks and about' 70 military trucks, the salute being taken by" major-

The motorized units had passed through Honkew thoroughfares where Mr. Fu Siao-en, Mr. Fu Sigoweu, Blayor of Shap swatching "the "parade. thousands of Japanese spectators cheered them and waved small paper flags. The military band of the, "Reformed Government," was also"

attendance and pilyed a number of martial tunes, The Japanese community held various other celebrations throughout yesterday, Hongkew and other dis-{ricts where Japanese reside, were beflagged with emblems of the Rising Sun and the five-barred flag of the "Reformed Government.

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