Shanghai's garrison and internal security forces yesterday were mobilized on the occasion of July 7, the second anniversary of the Outbreak of the Sino-Japanese hostilities at the Marco Polo Bridge, and at the time of writing nothing unusual had occurred. Based on a very efficient and comprehensive scheme the International Settlement and the French Concession were virtually divided into two separate areas, and passage from one to the Other was possible only through streets where pedestrians and cars were subjected to search io prevent the infiltration or movement of terrorists. Lord Elibank's fear that the Japanese might act against the foreign areas did not materialize. Rather, there were ce-operative measures in the foreign areas and Japanese-controlled areas to prevent any disturbances which might interfere with the peace and good order of Shanghai, and as the population is accustoming itself to these precautionary mobilize ations only a minimum of interference was caused as Shanghai's international guards performed their duties. By midnight there was a relaxation of measures although the. extreme meeessity for vi nce was not ignored... The manner in which the foreign authorities have been able to mobilize against eventu ies is a tribute to the careful planning and organization by those responsible, and the ce-operation of volunteers in both areas to make the plan successful The French "Specials" took over police duties in the Concession on Thursday night and last night, and the International Settlement Volunteers and "Specials" also did their bit with the regular police and military forces. These emergencies based more on apprehension than fact are unfortunate and demand the strictest attention, but, as yesterday's mobilization demonstrated, the community by its voluntary service stands solidly behind the authorities in the desire that the essential conditions of peace and' order be maintained, and whatever are the political difficulties engendered by conditions Shanghai's neutrality shall be scrupulously observed.
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