Woonuny hay also suffered, but the extent" the-daniage Ie! not Set Evacuation of Americans American residents of the import ant cities between Shanghai ard Nanking have been requested by Mr. Edwin 'S. Cunningham; American Consul-General, to move to a plume of greater safety immediately, according to a radio sent on Sunday night.
This request is merely a precautionary" measure that seems Jdesirable at the present time, in the, estimation of Mz. Cunningham. it probable that the majority will come to Shanghai.
The suggestion for evacuation. applies only to the American women
include Wusih, with 24; Soochow, hilden the ities. high d 18, 10; Changchow, 13)
yin, 18, These "refugees" will follow in the footsteps of the members of the American community in Nanking, Jevacuation at the suggestion of the Consulate some time ago.
According to a statement made to Jo representative of the "North-China Daily News" late yesterday afternoon by the British Consulate-ted General, no similar request has been issued by the British authorities, nor is one contemplated.
The total of British residents in these five cities.is comparatively limited, with a very small number Jof women and children, it was pointed out.
Dr. Koo to Conduct Negotiations, Following the resignation of Me. Quo T jce-Minister of Forleign Affairs, reports are current locally that De. Wellington Koo will yo given authority to continue "Ue [Shanghai peace discussions in suc~ cession to, Mr. Que.
According io the "Sinwanpao;" agitation has been started among: the local public bodies in opposition Dr. Koo as the successor to: Bir. Quo to conduct local pence negotia-
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