Should -war result, residents have been recommended to evacuate the capital as far as possible, Special stores of petrol have been put aside to assist the evacuation of civilians owning cars. Eleven main roads, duly indicated by sign posts, will be kept free for evacuation. A special time table for evacuation trains. has already been arranged.
The autumn term which should have begun in French schools this week has been postponed.
The Minister of Public Works announces that a large number of extra trains will run on Saturday and Sunday to facilitate departures from Paris, It is stated that necessary measures are being taken to cope with the increasing exodus to the provinces. In view of all the circumstances, the Minister asks all persons who wish to leave Paris to take advantage of the railway facilities—Reuter,
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