A second conversation. between American and Japanese troops with regard to the entry of the latter into the American defence sector took place shortly before 10 am. on Feb.
A bitty of five Japanese troops, delleved' to be military police who were marching slong Nanking Road a westerly ditcetion were stopped by an American marine motor-cycle patrol, consisting of two men, and requested to leave the American Sector. 'The Japanese' turned about, and marched back towards The Bund, followed closely by the motor-cycle patrol until they were out of the American sector, who stated that it was in accordanes with the usual policy followed. with
sector. Patrols of Japanese troops, Fegard to the American "defence armed with rifles, and in some eases with xed bayonets, have been treently seen in th main surety wang hal during the past few days. Their object, it Is understood, is. to Keep an eye on the truckloads of Hoops and marines who have occasion to pass through me Settlement south the erect.
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