Use of Settlement Quoted As Mode of Refusal It is understood that the British Embassy is remaining at Nanking as well as the German and Italian Em-bessies. The French Embassy is also proposing to remain, but it is awaiting definite instructions. The "North-China Daily News" has also reason to believe that British warships. will remain in Nanking as usual.
The women and children belonging to the British Embassy are being evacuated, but the male staff of the Embassy remains. H.M.S. Gnat and H.M.S. Bee are in Nanking and will Stand by to protect British residents living in the capital.
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