Although editorials in Chinese papers were permeated with war fever, demanding a general mobilization of Chinese forces, Shanghai remained calm outwardly yesterday. According to information from oficial circles, the situation was well under control.
Communications to the north continued to be disrupted. The Post Office reported that mails to Peiping, Tientsin and Peitaiho were accepted. The through express to Tientsin was scheduled to leave here at midnight, but passengers were advised that they proceeded to Tientsin at their Own risk. Air mail and passenger services to the north were curtailed, Tsingtao instead of Tientsin being the terminus for the time being. North-bound Eurasia planes were planning to stop over at Chengchow, but would proceed north if conditions permitted.
Chinese radio and telegraphic communications to Peiping were severed yesterday, but those to Tientsin were still open. No guarantee, however, could be given as to the safe delivery of these messages, Chinese public bodies continued their drive for funds for national defence. Chinese university and middle school students are also organizing first aid, communications and other corps to serve the Government.
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