Shanhaikuan, Oct. 18. is reported that Japan has arranged to" send 400 troops from Dairen to Chinwangtao, Surprise is Jexpressed here at this. development In view of the assurances given by Marshal Wu. It is understood that headquarters have telegraphed to the Waichiaopu asking it to make representations with a view to al-Jteration of this plan which might jeause complications—Revter's Paci-fie Service.
Peking, Oct. 21.
Women and Children Evacuated from Chinwangia nom OvK OWN ConnesronoENT.
Chinwangtao, Oct. 25.
On British advice all women and children left. Chinwangtao last night cly the Shinfoo, which is under: Kailan Mining Administration char~ ter. The Shinfoo has been reserved an emergency ship since the start of the war, being moored to the end of the pier with submarine L 38 the other aide, A few days ago the submarine barricaded this arow as a measure and refused \sports to land troops, diverting them to the breakwater. and international military ved at Chinwangtao at 12, noon yesterday, having taken oxact-48 hours to come from Tientain, which is five or six times the ordinary schedule. Tt stayed for five A message dated the 17th instant says that Major'General Yoshioka, Senior Commandant at Tientsin, has telegraphed requesting removal of! the Government troops from Chinwangtao pier as soon ax possible and also ce-operation to ensure protec tion of foreign lives and property.
Marshal Wu replied accepting full responsibility for the protection of foreign lives and property, and requesting General Yoshioka to convey this assurance to his colleagues.
On account of the arrest of Lieut. Abe, who is said to have refused, to retire from the battle front when. requested, General Yoshotka sent a representative to interview Marshal Wu, demanding an explanation. The Japanese military officer at headquarters is reported to have admitted that Lieutenart Abe was in the wrong. In any ease the interview proved satisfactory and the in-[cident is now believed to be closed.
J—Reuter's Pacific Service.
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