Hankow, Nov. 1.
Martial law was proclaimed, here last night. As a result. the former British Concession was virtually cut off from the rest of Hankow, and 200 Britons, residing in this Concession, were denied ingress and egress following the closing down of the gates at 6 o'clock yesterday evening.
Several prominent Britons only reached their homes in the French Concesson, and elsewhere, by squeeze ing through the bars of one unguarded gate.
Others entered the front doors of buildings on the boundary and emerged from side doors leading into other Concessions.
These latest restrictions are causing bitter comment, while the special passes issued by the British Consul-General and counter-stamped by the Japanese gendarmerie are not recognized.
Strong protests, it is understood. are now being made—Reuter.
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