Hankow, Oct, 17, Renewal of largo-scote military action by the Japanese has delayed the departure' "from Hankow American evacuees trying to leave the. Yangtze ity, 'The evacuees, four women and child, families of Standard Oil Com: any' employees, had booked pass yes to Shanghai on a transport due leave here two days ayo. The sailing. however, was cancelled the last minute and it is learned the vessel is to be used for the move: ment of troops.
1 is thought here the sudden change in the schedule has been caused by" the operations against large Chinese forces operating "in Anhwei "and Kiangsi along the Yangtze River, The Americans, with several oilier foreign travellers. concerned, have been able 1 obtain definite assurances as to the date of their departure, Japanese authorities say the next boat available may leave In week's time.
Reuter.
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