The Archive · 1937

Neutral Zone Proposed for Nantao

International Committee Approach Both the Chinese and Japanese Authorities Shanghai, Nov. 4, YROPOSALS towards the creation of a neutral zone for Nantao were in progress yesterday, a third party committee acting Jas intermediaries between the Chi (nese and Japanese authorities.

The name of Father Jacquinot was prominently mentioned in connection with this committee.

The "North-China Daily News" was informed last night that no final decision had been reached. Mr. O. K. Yui, discussing the question during a press conference yesterday, said:

"At the urgent instance the International Committee of the China Red Cross Society, which has concerned itself with the war refugee problem in Sha nghai, the Chinese authorities have been examining a proposal that a small portion of the old Chinese City of Shanghai be set aside a refuge for non-

"This proposal, which has been put

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