Hankow, Aug. 9.
A general. feeling of relief has descended upon Hankow following the evacuation of the Japanese Concession here by Japanese armed forces as well as residents.
The last detachment of Japanese bluejackets left yesterday. completing the withdrawal, which was carried out smoothly and without a hitch.
A force of 60 Chinese police have now entered the Concession. in a cordance with the request made by Japanese Consular officials, to safeguird Japanese interests and property The transfer of administration is only a temporary measure which. it is presumed, will be removed wher the North China "incident* has been settled.
For the time being there will be entrance to the Concession, will be open daily only from six in the morning unti}. seven in the evening.
All perseus entering or leaving are Liable to be searched.
The Japanese area presented desolate and. somewhat. pathetic picture when Reuter's correspondent toured the place. There were signs everywhere of hurried departure, stich as half-Snished meats on tables, open and bare cupboards, and floors strewn with refuse. Mans Japanese did not even bother to lock up the doors of their houses.
Meanwhile, foreigners living in outlying dist are returning to their homes, which they had previously evacuated—Reuter.
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