Japanese patrols had already entered the ex-British Concession by yesterday evening, but stated that they were merely anxious to see where they were allowed, in order to inform the main body, which is expected to arrive shortly.
The Japanese forces in the ex-German Concession entered Japanese buildings, and some Chinese houses. Foreign property has hitherto been untouched, and the Japanese forces have placed notices on several of the foreign buildings, intimating their desire to respect their ownership.
No incidents have hitherto occurred, and the Japanese seem anxious to cooperate with the foreign authorities.
Rear-Admiral Holt dispatched a message to London, addressed to the Foreign Office and the Admiralty, and also communicated with Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, the British Ambassador in China, and Sir Robert Craigie, th British Ambassador in Japan.
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