Army Intends to Begin Operations Against Guerillas Japanese Army authorities on Wednesday advised the evacuation of Kuling by the 65 foreigners still living there, Japanese military and diplomatic spokesman disclosed at the press conference yesterday.
The advice was communicated to the Senior Consul in Shanghai for transmission to interested members of the Consular Body through Mr. Y. Miura, Japanese Consul-General.
Activities of the Chinese forces, in and round Kuling, disturbing peace and order, were given as the reason for the Japanese Army's decision to carry out mopping up operations. Between 4,000 and 5,000 Chinese troop remnants now remain on Lushan mountain on which Kuling is located, the Army spokesman said.
The foreigners were given -until February 10 to evactiate.
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