Canton, Mar. 21
Departing from their previous policy, the Japanese authorities have begun arming the recently-formed Chinese police force in Canton witt rifles and pistols. Composed mostly men who served in the city under the old Chinese regime, the force has hitherto proved ineffective in the suppression of crime because of lack of arms, as each man was allowed only a stick as a weapon.
Rifles and pistols, however, are now being distributed to the various: police stations, and it ly hoped soon to have the entire force effectively armed.
In order to help them to supp the numerous bands of Chinese guerillas infesting the surrounding countryside, the Japanese military authorities have formed a Chinese volunteer army, which has been given the title of "Canton An-Min Tingshen Tai The headquarters of the new organization has been established at Hwahsien, about 25 miles north of
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