wal Newereel Corpy of Trastes Esieanioneer, 1H exh oF THE Berris LINE SNewat Is Ave A Brent narreey sornse Preparedness at king An American mission worker who actived in Shenghai yesterday from Nanking states that about 50} American women and children have already left that port rix a part of the "policy reerntly advocated by the American consti there, The consul a circular letter sent to al Americans emphasized! the possibilities of in the near future which might endanger foreigners and render nec: ssary: their evacuation from Nankins.
While every effort was being made, he said, to keep fully informed of the trond of military events in ordos that evacuation, if made, should be well in advance of actual di turbances, it was quite possible that a disturbance might arise with. out warning, and necessitate with. drawal under conditions of haste and strain. In view of this situation it was strongly advised that America" women and children should leave! outlying stations, that Chinese women and girls "in colleges anil schools operated by Americas and that those Americans in Nanking' who are in advanced years or who because of ill health or infirmity could not stand exposure, ete., should proceed to Shanghai. Be sides this American women ard for whom no pressing, y exists to remain in Nan: king were advised to leave without undue delay. For those who stay fat the present time, the strongest advices were given that they should remain off the streets frequented by soldiers.
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