pre-arranged help of the Military the outbreak would have had more
I had already summoned further conference with
serious results.
my adviser for the morning of 27th September and as a result I
declared on the 27th September a state of emergency and brought int
force necessary part of Peace Freservation Ordinance. I also
formally called out the Police Reserve Force and part of Volunteer:
and arranged with Gemral Officer Commanding for employment of e
considerable number of troops to be stationed in various parts of (@
Colony to co-operate with the Folion. The Police Reserve haa
actually been co-operating voluntarily with the Police since 25th
September.
There had been a good deal of looting of smal1
Japanese shops and a good meny
asscuits of individuel Japanese in
the streets but no murders and very fom serious injuries apart fro
those referred to above.
fire upon the mob on
the 27th September.
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It was necessary for the Police to
occasions on the 26th September and
It is believen that about 5 Chinese have bee
Many arrests have been made
killed and 15 injured by shouting.
Situation is now quiet and it is hoped that the
measures now taken will prevent any further cutbreaks. Riotere wer
mostly young Aad of lower oleuses but there is little doubt that
Communist influence has been at work. Responsible Chinese greatl
resent the action of the Piotere and are assisting the Goverment -
I will send detailed report by despatch.