Washington, Sept. 27.
Acting under direct orders from President Roosevelt and the Cabinet, government officials completed today Preparations for evacuating an estimated 105,000 Americans, including 17,000 tourists, from the threatened areas of Europe.
Two warships, units in the recently formed United States Atlantic squadron, sped across the Atlantic today to aid in the evacuation of Americans in the event of war in Europe.
Full instructions were despatched to the consular offices in every European country, ordering all possible ce-operation to be extended to citizens seeking to return home.
Emergency authorizations were granted to all United States liners permitting them to carry more than their normal quota of passengers. The only restrictions were that the liners must be equipped with sufficient life boats and assurances given by the master and chief engineer of each that the boat is capable of handling the increased number of passengers.
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