Nanchang, Sept. 10.
TOTAL of 68 British, 40 American and 39 other foreigners, mainly German, Swedish, Lithuanian and Russian nationals, are now completely cut off in Kuling, the famous Chinese holiday resort on the top of the mountain, 3,000 feet above sea-level, situated between Kiukiang and Nanchang.
Until recently, there was only one path of exit available, along a goat track down the mountain side, but the point where this reaches the foot of the mountain is now the centre of hostilities in the Japanese drive towards Nanchang.
It is hoped that the community will be safe from the danger of military operations, since there are no defences in or near the town, and most of the day was spent hiding m the undergrowth, as air alarms were signalled by watchers blowing whistles, the shrill blasts following its situation largely protects it from stray bullets and shells.
The Chinese forces, in considerable numbers, are defending the lower slopes of the mountain, but the each other in quick succession.
Finally, at night, an empty truck took the party to Nanchang, where they arrived in the early hours of the morning, grimly tired but safe.
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