Nanking, Sept. 18.
Uneasiness again prevailed here to-night over the situation at Pakhoi, as a result of Chinese despatches Stating that the 19th Route Army, despite earlier reports of thole withdrawal, had not yet evacuated the city. Only a small force, it is stated, has so far been withdrawn. Strenu: ous "efforts are" being" male 10) persuade the troops to withdraw, but, if these meet with no success, then, it is stated, the Government probably will use force to drive, them out—Reuter.
"The units of the 19th Route Army wwe evacuated Pakhoi, according to fan official message received here—Kuo Min, Tokyo, Sept. 10.
Naval authorities here are still without official. information "on reported withdrawal of the 19th Route Army from Pakhoi. The Navy also has had no reports on the actual Situation in the Southern port from the naval units despatched to the scene. If China attempts to delay the settlement of the incident by lining an insincere attitude, or [Army from Palchoi, the Navy will Hake all appropriate steps, a high naval official told Domei to-day—Domei,
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