Chinese despatches from Tientsin and Peiping yesterday on the northern situation were couched in 3 pessimistic tone. It was generally reported that Japanese military officers in the north were active and a new move was feared. Indicative of the Japanese decision to have their troops remain where they are, 40 truck-loads of war material were conveyed to Fengtai from Tientsin.
The uneasiness pver future developments of the situation was reflected on the Chinese Government bond market yesterday when all issue: dropped at an average rate of over $1. Consolidated C, for August de livery, suffered the most as.it went down $165 for the day.
The need of adequate medical care ior the wounded in case of emer gency was discussed at an urgent meeting convened here by Dr. J Hong Liu, Director of the National Heaih Administration. Mr. T. V Soong, Chairman of the Bank of China, was reported to have been asked to raise $200,000 for the immediaie purchase of bandages, plasters and other medical supplies.
Other topics discussed at the meet ing included the organization of first aid corps at various places in China and the ce-operation of various health offices in the country. Additional medical assistance, it was decided, should also be rushed to the north where the wounded soldiers are being taken care of. Dr. F. C. Yen, Dr. Li Ting-an, Mr. Wang Hsiao-lai, Mr. Wen Lai-ting and Mr. Loh Peh-lung were among those who attended the meeting. A further conference will be held in the near future.
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Women's New Life Movement Promotion Association of Shanghai and the Ningpo Residents' Guild are paying particular care to the anti-air raid question, For the purpose of propagating anti-air raid and anti-gas knowledge, the Guild is organizing several teams to deliver lectures to the public. The Association is to open two schools, one in the People's Educational Institute and the other at the Jen Ho Hospital in Rue Moliere in the French Concession for a similar purpose. First aid lessons will also be taught free of charge.
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