In small groups of three and five these Japanese soldiers in the guise of villagers have been seen actively making various searches in_ the vile ages around Shanghai. 'The two guerillas Chu and Chiang, were Seized by effectively being taken by the disguise in' Hungjao Cheng. village. Not being alarmed by the presence of the "Chinese farmers" their bicycles the two men allowed the cyclists to approach and without any warning. suddenly found' themselves arrested by the group. A Search revealed incriminating papers and arms and without more ado the two men were trussed up with ropes.
'This new method of catching guerillas has been approved by the Japanese authorities, over 100 tailors having been employed to marine facture coarse blue cotton villagers! clothes at a factory in Zal Tu Road, Nantao. Clad in this' garb, Japanese soldiers are despatched to the various villages where they institute searches and ask the Inhabitants to produce their "good citizen certificates" which must be possessed by all bona fde citizens before they are allowed 10 live in the Japanese controlled areas Tue resignation of Dr. A. C. Bryson from the Health Commitee, upon his retirement from" business, has been accepted by the Municipal Couneit with regret, The Council, in. expressing to Dr. Bryson its deep appreciation of the long and valued Service he has rendered as_a'mem~ ber of the Health Committee since 1930, added that the community hes reason to. be grateful for his sustained interest over many years In all matters affecting the" public pie who play inthe vain hope Dally attracting thousands of peo-'Shanghai ABE. 2
Beng: aoreling. for nothing, Shane's newly-aegulred gambling hess, These establishments which cater mainly to Chinese, as forelgn= ers are not allowed without passes, fifer avery form of gambling: likely to attract the unwary.
Rows of small rooms furnished with beds and apparatus for smok-Ing opium are built about the larger gambling halls, and. narcotics are Eaally obtainable for those who have the money to spend.
'A "visitor to one of these places immediately notices the precautions the owners have taken against gangs. One establishment is sur-Founded by high walls complete with 'YWateh towers and search lights, The yard is large enough to contain about 250 motor ears and also serves, as a. lounging place for numerous 'of med guards, who are concentrated mainly about the single small door through which the client must pass to enter the building.
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