The Archive · 1937

Nantao Refugee Scheme Meets Success

Both Chinese and Japanese Sign with Committee

Shanghai, Nov.

Negotiations over several days, conducted by the International Red Cross Refugee Committee with both Chinese and Japanese authorities, for the formation of a safety area in Nantao, met success late last night fas both Chinese and Japanese signed agreements with the committee.

Although full details were lacking to going to press, it was under~ stood that the area, which will in-elude that portion of the old walled city of Nantao north of Fong Pang Road, will be in charge of a body of Special Police. It Is believed that the delay in meeting success up to ast night was largely due to a disagreement over the policing of the

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