Precautionary measures in the British Concession have been further tightened up as a result of persistent rumours that a coup is being planned against the Concession. While the volunteers remain mobilized, all traffic policemen have been withdrawn from point duty in order to reinforce street patrols.
The defence force, meanwhile, has been strengthened by the arrival of a company of Durhams, who came partly from Peiping and partly from Shanhaikuan, just north of the summer resorts Peitaiho and Chinwangtao.
Discrimination against Britons at searching stations continues. Many are said to have been subjected yesterday to long delays and strict Searchings, involving the stripping of parts of clothing.
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