Referring next to the mopping-up operations in Nantao, the spokesman said that according to a report made by the commander of the unit engaged in cleaning out the area, Chinese resistance collapsed after the Japanese had crossed Siccawei Creek near Route Pere Robert.
The spokesman also said that according to the Chinese in charge of the refugees, Chinese troops retreating into Nantao were so hungry that they "grabbed any food they could lay their hands on."
Regarding defences in the area, the spokesman said that on the banks of the Whangpoo and at street intersections the Chinese had built exceptionally strong defences consisting of concrete pill-boxes. He added that ihe area was literally flooded with arms and munitions, so much so that one expert estimated that more than 14000 trucks would be needed to carry it out.
The spokesman added that large quantities of food were also found in Nantao, "Thus, it is obvious," the spokesman said, "that Nantao ws. being used as a major base for the distribution of war supplies."
Referring to the "Jacquinot Zone," the spokesman said that "all is quiet." He added that Father Jacquinot was carrying on his excellent work and caring for the many refugees in the neutral area As to the $10,000 given the committee, the spokesman declared that Father Jacquinot had decided to divide the money into three parts to be used for medical aid and the maintenance of hospitals and first aid camps. for food and for clothing.
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