THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 24, 1989.
CURFEW IMPOSED BY JAPANESE IN CANTON
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
Canton, To-day.
A curfew is being enforced in Canton and all resi- dents are required to be off the streets by 5 p.m. unless equipped with a special pass issued by Japanese military. The Chinese population in Canton is stated to be dwindling. Many have left for neighbouring villages, for Chinese leaflets have been distri- buted throughout the town warning the resi- dents that the city will soon be re-occupied by the Chinese.
An unconfirmed message states that the Japanese have re-entered Tsengshing, but Chinese reports
claim that the Chinese vanguard is advancing along the Canton-Tseng- shing Highway.
Other reports speak of fighting near Taungfa-Hsien.
Meanwhile, Japanese troops
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BUDAPEST, YESTERDAY.
still being despatched out from THE LOWER HOUSE OF PAR- Canton and several transports ar- | LIAMENT HAS REJECTED BY rived at the week-end with troops. A LARGE MAJORITY A BILL, -Our Own Correspondent.
AMENDED BY THE UPPER HOUSE, DEALING WITH THE POSITION OF JEWS IN HUNGARY.
ORDER MODIFIED!
Canton, To-day. Modifying the recent order strictly prohibiting sales of silver and gold by private in- dividuals and concerns in Can- ton, the Japanese military au- thorities now announce that sales of these metals may be made in future to three Japan- cae institutions!
These are the Yokohama Specie Bank, the Bank of Tai- South wan and the Bank of China.
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The three banks, it is added, have been given authority purchase silver and gold not only in Canton but also in the occupied areas of Kwangtung Province. Reuter.
SUNWUI RECAPTURE (From Our Own Correspondent)
Macao, To-day. The Chinese have occupied Sun- wui, claims an official military de- spatch from Shek-ki yesterday. It was also added that the Magistrate has opened oflice in the town.
Fighting is continuing midway between Sunwui and Kongmoon.
It is claimed that some 2,000 Ja- panese have been killed and wound-
The amendments accepted by the Upper House considerably miti- gated the original provisions of the Bill.
Under these circumstances, the select committees of both Houses will confer together.
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