No Cause for Nervousness in Summer Resort Any cause for nervousness among Shanghailanders regarding relatives friends in Peitaiho is without foundation, according to a local. resi~ dent who returned on Aug. 9 from the northern summer. resort. So quiet is the situation, that he left his own family there to complete the summer months.
Nervousness has been felt by some here, owing to the complete lack of communication, either by mall or telegraph, with the north. Actually the only hardship there at the moment, aside from this is a shortage of ready cash. Some days ago the Bank of China branch closed its doors there, trid the little exchange' shops, with headquarters for the most part in Tientsin, have been unable to replenish "their cash reserves, As a Consequence it has been impossible many cases for the summer resldents to get cheques cashed, There is no shortage of supplies in the compradore shops at present, the "North=China Herald" was" me formed, though should the present Jack of communication with Tientsin Jcontinue, such shortage may eventuate. Intending holiday-makers were therefore-advised to take with them Plenty of ready cash, and a certain amount of vital stores in the event communication is not restored in the next few weeks.
Regarding the military situation, it was pointed out that as Peitatho is in the demilitarized zone there are no Chinese troops in the vicinity. Japanese forces have not been increased, only very small details being fon sentry-go at the railway stations. Various foreign naval details in Chi-for a day. Ships of the Royal Navy, the French and American squadrons, pay daily visits, and at Chinwangtno there is a heavy concentration naval strength. Peitaiho residents hava been assured by naval authorities that the situation is being most carefully watched, and that there is not the slightest reason to feel panicky.
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