"The entire Hongkew district, with the exception of the area north of Range Road, will be opened to foreign nationals for the purpose of removing their goods, furniture and personal effects, between October 5 and 11th," the Embassy statement said.
"Persons who obtained permits to remove their goods on September 26-27, but failed to do so, will be allowed to enter the area and remove their property between October 5 and Oct. 11, "New permits will be issued on the filling of applications in duplicate, stating the exact location of the goods to be removed, their nature and quantity, their approximate value, and the number of vehicles required for their transportation-"Such applications should be certified by a Consulate having jurisdiction over the applicant, and should be filed with the Japanese Consulate-General at its temporary office, be-tober 7 and October 9. tions for permission te remove personal effects will also be accepted at the Japanese Cons General during the same period. Such applications should be made cate and be certified by the app! consular authorities.
"To avoid a traffic congestion bridges will be kept open during the period. The Garden Bridge vill remain open to persons entering the district between 8 o'clock in the morning and 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The Chapoo Road bridge will be open to outgoing traffic only between 8 o'clock in the morning and 4.30 o'clock in the afternoon.
"Persons desiring to leave the Hongkew district after 3.30 o'clock in the afternoon will be allowed to cross the Garden Bridge until 5 o'clock in the evening.
"No Chinese will be allowed to enter the Hongkew district. The number of labourers allowed to enter with each truck will be limited to four, excluding the driver.
"The Japanese authorities will assume no responsibility whatsoever for any injuries sustained by persons or damages inflicted upon property during their transportation."
White Russians, having no Consular representation, will be given permits on the presentation of the necessary documents certified by the Russian Emigrants' Committee, Moulmein Road.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.