The Durhams, on the other hand. are in a satisfactory position as regards food, thanks to the enterprise of Lieutenant T. M. Simmons, of the Royal Army Service Corps.
On Monday, this officer crossed the International Bridge in a van belonging to the Supply and Transport Department, and brought in several days supply of fresh vegetables from a Chinese shop situated near the East Station.
Yesterday, he went out to the former German Concession, and brought in a week's supply of mutton for the troops. The van was driven by a private of the Royal Army Service Corps, and Lieut. Simmons was the only other occupant. Neither carried any arms.
It is understood that the van was allowed to pass the Japanese barriers without the slightest obstruction.
The French Concession is obtaining normal supplies, arrangements having been made with the Japanese to bring in perishable foodstuffs by French military lorries,
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