No incidents involving Britons were reported this morning, owing to the decision of British subjects to remain within the borders of the Concession rather than be subjected to any further indignities, of the type s during the first two days of blockade.
Germans, and other foreigners. do not appear to have been molested The intensification of the restrietions on the movements of Chinese in and out of the Concessions is a hard blow, as, in the majority of cases, the livelihood of those seeking entry or exit depends on the foreign areas.
A Chinese contractor told Reuter's correspondent today that he was watching from the French side of ihe International Bridge this morning when he saw Chinese of the tcolie class who were seeking admission to the Concession being placed in lorries, in batches of about 30, and then driven away.
When he enquired of a Chinese-speaking foreigner, who had crossed the Bridge, he learned that the Chinese were being recruited by the Japanese for work—elsewhere—Reuter.
"What is the British Government going to do?" is the question on everyone's lips as the Japanese blockade of the British and French Concessions entered upon its third day today.
Despite the apparent unconcern of Britons, and their grim determination to stick to their guns, there is no doubt that the British community is Geeply concerned about the attitude of London, and every news sheet of Reuter is being eagerly scanned for news which would indicate any move calculated to assist the local community and its interests, on which the livelihood and well-being of a vast majority depend.
Meanwhile, after the first shock, Britons and other foreigners in the blockaded areas are gradually settling down to their normal life. although the food problem is causing considerable worry.
"With hardly any food supplies entering the Concessions during the past two days, all market stalls are bare, while the remaining stocks of (Continued on page 8)
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