SHANGHAI'S DAY FRAUGHT WITH DANGER
Shanghai, To-day.
With a day fraught with dan- ger ahead, Shanghai awakened this morning in a spirit of un- ») easiness reminiscent of the worst days of the war around the borders of the city.
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BOMB THROWN DURING
SETTLEMENT MARCH STOP PRESS
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and enthusiastic Japanese men and women gathered along the route with Japanese flags in their hands
"PRESENT ARMS”
When the Japanese columu en- tered western defence sector, a
two large Chinese department stores while the Japanese military parade was passing.
Japanese soldiers immediately broke ranks and ran in all directions.
THROWER SHOT DEAD
The bomb was thrown by a Chin-
guard of the British Loyal Regi- ese, who was immediately shot dead ment presented arms in accordance through the heart by a Chinese with regular military practice.
constable.
A Briton was struck by a frag-
small group of Japanese civilians who watched the entry ment of the bomb and slightly in- shouted "Banzai?”
Motorcycle police proceded ahead of the procession, which entered the Settlement on duty
St. proper at George's Cafe in Bubbling Well Road at 11.35.
Plans of both the French Con- cession and Settlement police to prevent or mp in the bud inci- dents during the big Japanese military parade have been com pleted, and all available police in both areas will be along the route of march although Japanese troops are not parading in the French Concession, the French author- ities have exercised vigilance because the route includes 2 two-miles stretch along the Settlement side of Avenue Ed- ward VII
To-day's parade, which in- cludes infantry, cavalry and ar- tillery, will be escorted by Ja- panese planes...
The Japanese will be treat- ed by the Council in the same manner as British and other foreign troops when they march through the Settlement.
A mounted British police sergeant and picturesue tur- baned Sikh troopers with pen- nanted lances will lead the parade.
Besides uniformed police scores of plainclothes men will
MILLING THRONGS Long before the approach of the parade, Nanking Road was crowd- ed with milling throngs
Japanese residents from Hong-
kew,
men women and children. had turned out in full force, going on foot, on bicycles and in motor- cars to welcome the troops. They all carried flags and banners.
Among spectators in Nanking Road were a dozen White Russian taxi dancers from cabarets, who waved Japanese flags.
* BOMB INCIDENT At 1.10 p.m. a small bomb ex- ploded in Nanking Road near the
mingle with the crowd at points where trouble is liable to occur.
Reuter.
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jured
Two Japanese soldiers were seriously injured and one slightly injured in the explo sion, which occurred opposite Sincere's
WHOLE ROUTE LINED
Shanghai, To-day.
Japanese
Long before the troops were due to enter the western-defence perimeter for their six-mile march through the Settlement, British, Chinese and Sikh policemen began to line the route. At the same time, three riot vans were turned out ready for any emergency which might occur
Questioned at the morning press conference, a
Japanese Army Spokesman said that the purpose of the march was "0- transfer troops from Jessfield to Hongkew Beater.
TENSION AGAIN REPORTED IN TSINGTAO
Tsinanfu, To-day.
All Government offices have now been removed to Yenchowfu
Tsinanfu and Chefoo are both quiet, but there appears to be con- considerable tension at Tsingtao and Lit is reported that all American re-
sidents are evacuating."
It is stated that the Chinese mili- Itary activity, including erection of special defences, has recently been intensified in Tsingtao Our Own Correspondent
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Shanghai, 2.30 pm. The Japanese parade pass- ed over Garden Bridge in to Hongkew just before 2 o'clock
The Japanese claim that the bomb-thrower was Chinese student but the S.M.C. police who examined the body said he looks like a Korean Reuter.
Shanghai, 240 pm
The body of the dead bomb- thrower is lying outside Six- cere's where the police have cordoned off the area keeping back curious sightseers while the Japanese have retained a company of soldiers at the scene of the bombing, where Japanese officers and members of the Embassy staff are hold- ing an enquiry.
The Briton wounded was. Def Sub. Inspector J. McPhee, who was only slightly wounded. The Chinese constable was also slightly injured. Both are of the Settlement police.-Reu ter.
Shanghai, 2.30 pm To-day. A second incident occurred at the interection of Nanking Szechnen Roads, where a
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Kweilin, To-day. Mr. Tai Chi-tao, President of the Examination Yuen, arrived here yes- terday on his way to Chungking. He was given an enthusiastic reception- by the local governme officials and popular delegates.
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