"Washington, Feb. 3.
The State Department said today that it was aware of the Japanese request that foreigners evacuate Kuling before February 10 in connection with Japanese plans for action against Chinese troops in that area. No official comment was forthcoming, however, as to "whether special instructions were being sent to the American Consulate at Hankow regarding the request.
16 was recalled, however, that standing instructions have long been issued for such matters to be referred to the State Department in Washington. State Department officials said they regarded standing in-strüctions sufficient. These include authorization for the removal of Americans from danger when deemed advisable.—United Press.
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