The Archive · 1940

Special Passes

Residents of the blockaded arow are, in general, not allowed to come riy of the It was pointed out, however, that foreigners in the Grea might be furnished with specta passes by the unit on patrol, and with this they may pass through the ost situated near the corner of Great Western and Edinburgh Roads, or at some other point so" as to ultimately Gain access to the post, It was further learned that only foreign residents in the blockaded area will be allowed to return to their residences, 'The numerous Chinese, working In downtown offices and living in the area, will have to continue to sleep fat their friends or relatives' homes in other parts of the Settlement, In. the event of residents one countering difficulties, it is suggested that any such person get _in direct contact with the Western Branch of the Japanese Gendarmerie at 94 Jessfield Road.

Meanwhile, "it was learned that Private Sazaki, who was shot by th Chinese gunman on Saturday after: noon, succumbed (0 his wounds, the, same day on the way to Hongkew where he was being removed from the Country Hospital.

Dr, D, W, Nance, who treated the wounded soldier when he was brought the Country Hospital, was reported to have stated ' that the Eendarme's life might have been Saved had an immediate operation been done, The Japanese authorities, however, "arrived at the hospital soon after and ordered the man to be removed to Hongkew,

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