Shortly afterwards, a Japanese officer from the Landing Party called on Gen. Yang Hu, Garrison Commander of Shanghai and Woosung. and urged the Chinese authorities to restrain their men and calm the re: dents saying that the Japan would do their part so that the incident might not be further aggravated, the "North-China Daily News" was informed.
Accompanied by an officer of the Lunghwa Headquarters, the Japanese officer visited the scene of the shooting. The body of the killed Sub-Lieutenant Ohyama was lying in the car with a fatal wound in the skull The car was about 200 metres away from the aerodrome. About 200 metres away from the vehicle and lying in a ditch was the corpse of the other Japanese.
The bodies of the two Japanese were not removed last night A representative of the "North-China Daily News" who went to Fiungjao Road shortly after the receipt of the information of the shooting. Was prevented from proceeding to the vicinity of the affray. Chinese policemen on guard announced that martial law had been enforced in that particular vicinity The Chinese Police Bureau in Boon Lai Road. Nantzo, was humming with activity last night with policemen. armed with rifles and hand-grenades, standing on guard. In the compound was @ group of taxis used by the busy officers and officials.
The trams kept on running. As Paoantui sentries appeared in import ant street crossings, tension prevailed Nantao, Members of the Volunteer Corps, organized by Nantao merits, stood by last night and guard-street leading from Nantao to Lunghwa. The representative this journal who motored to the Lunghwa Headquarters was stopped several times before reaching his destination. In contrast to the busy Police Bureau, peace and quiet prevailed ateLungh Special precautions were. likewise taken by the Chinese authorities in Chapei
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