Chungking, Nov. 9.
Persons living here on the south bank of the Yangtze report day-long processions of coolies trailing up the hillsides, from river ferries, and bearing the furniture and personal effects of those who are moving to the hills to avoid possible air-raids.
In an editorial today, the "Kuo Min Kuan Pao" warns the city's 600,000 residents of the dangers of remaining.
It demands that the authorities make the countryside safe from bandits, settle transportation problems, find places for the people to live and, if possible find them employment.
The newspaper comments on the fact that hundreds of school child are seen running home in the city when an air-raid alarm is sounded.
These children should be adequately protected, the journal adds—Reuter.
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