Japanese Soldiers and Chinese In Misunderstanding Taishing, Ku, Feb. 9.
(On Thursday of last week a couple of Japanese soldiers arrived at Taishing probably to buy things. A Chinese officer of the local defenders urged them to return, whereupon the Japanese soldiers made an attack upon the officer tearing up his cheek. The officer in turn bit the Japanese soldier, By this time a Chinese private soldier drew near and shot the Japanese soldier who was Instant ly ellled, It Is reported.
The next day a large company of armed Japanese soldiers appeared tupan the scene. A general exodus from the elly of Taishing followed as the Japanese soldiers approached. The soldiers were met by a representative of the city. A demand for money made by the Japanese was granted by the Chinese. Hereupon the Japanese withdrew and did not reappear again for some days, People Evacuate City
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