At that time all. foreigners inside the city were being concentrated at Nanking University. and at the U. $. Consulates, anil the seriousness of the situation had in it fow anti-foreign aspects. The deliberate shelling, however, preven ed evacuation of foreigners insid> the concentrated points, although preparations were completed—on board the eruizers. The 24th Japan. ese Destroyer Flotilla compooed of Latest information from Nanking is to the effect that the Ianding parties rescued all persons who had wheen isolated on the Socony Hill, the number being unknown, There was a combined British and American force, who advanced under barrage from the H.M.S, Emerald. U.S. $8. Preston and Noa. The gun fire silenced all opposition for the time being and, as far as could be: ascertained there were no casualties Jamong those rescued, although an. American bluejacket' was hit and taken to the ship-bay, The fate of 40 women, 20 children and 90 men, isolated American, and it is believed, some British citizens, who could not reach the consulates or Hsiakuan, is uncertain. The shiping ceased to a great extent at sundown, and hopes are entertained for tthe rescue to-day of those still on shore, Those rescued have been placed on board the strs. Liuchow and Koongwo, who should arrive today, weather conditions permitting, Mr. J. K, Davis, U.S. Consul, and. his family were The most recent information at! hand has nothing to say regarding' the seriousness of Mr. Giles' inij
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