Hongkong, Oct. 22.
The Japanese Government has agreed to establish three refugee zones in Canton, it was officially announced by the Japanese Consulate-General here today.
The Japanese agreed to establish the camps for the refugees following recent requests for the formation of such special areas by the American and British consular officials in Canton. The Trinity School, the Hackett Memorial Hospital and ihe Canton Hospital have been chosen as the central points of the three refugee zones.
In their request for the establishment of such zones, the American and British consular officials asked the Japanese authorities to mark the areas out of bounds to Japanese soldiers. The foreign consular officials said that they would obtain assurances from the Chinese authorities that no Chinese soldiers would be permitted near the zones. The refugee zones will be used to house women, children and aged non-combat ants.
The American-owned_Lingnan Uni versity was also chosen for a refugee zone. Half of the university's American staff is on the premises. The Americans said that they would be willing to care for the refugees.
Mr. T. V. Soong, former Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Board of ihe Bank of China, today handed Bishop Hall Hk.$50,000 for use in refugee zones in Canton. Bishop Hall has led foreign efforts to create a safety zone in Canton for Chinese refugees. Mr. Soong told Bishop Hall that he would secure another Hk.$50,- 000 for the refugees within a few hours.—United Press.
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