Shanghai, Aug. 21.
Emergency measures have been taken by the Shanghai Municipal Counelt to cope with any situation which would arise should the Chinese postal authorities in this area be Unable to continue to function, A sub-committee, whose secretary 'Mr. CE. O'Connell, has been appointed, and all preparations are reported to be complete, As In 1632, When such @ post-office was set -|for'a short time towards the end of that time's troubles, the S.M.C, would hhondle mall matter' both outward and Inward, with the ed-operation of shipping companies, and postal off dals. elsewhere.
Tt was stated yesterday that in the event of the necessity arising, the emergency post-office would. not be quartered in the Council building os before because of a lack of room Suitable premises will be found out: side,
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