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No Japanese lives have been lost, apart from
the six people murdered at Tsang Foo Villas. In the
course of quelling the disturbances eight Chinese rioters
were killed. Fortunately no lives were lost among the
Police and Military units, but a considerable number
of
were injured, some/them very seriously.
On Sunday the Inspector General of Police
gave orders that all Japanese in outlying areas should
be escorted to places of safety, and these orders were
carried out. Numbers of Japanese have been concentrated
in various places, and arrangements made for supplying
them with all necessaries. There was some inevitable
overcrowding and discomfort at first, but this has been
overcome, and present arrangements appear satisfactory.
The authorities have kept in close touch with the
Japanese Consul General throughout.
I am greatly indebted to His Excellency the
General Officer Commanding the Troops, and the officers
and men in his command, who gave such sterling assistance
when matters became more serious. I also wish to
thank the Commodore and the Navy for their readiness to
assist if and where requi red. I also thank those mem-
bers of the Police Reserve, Volunteers and the St.John
Ambulance Brigade for all the assistance which they have
given.
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