Nanning, Feb. 20.
Quiet continued to prevail in Nanging and its vicinity today, despite persistent Chinese reports of the approach of their forces to this strategic city. Rifle and gunfire has been inaudible here for several weeks while increasingly cordial relations between Japanese troops and the Chinese inhabitants are noticeable.
The 11 third-party nationals, who comprise Nanning's non-Japanese foreign community, are frequently seen on the streets. The Right Reverend Mgr. J. Albouy, Catholic Vicar Apostelic, frequently halts during his walks to chat with Japanese soldiers in English. The Rt. Rev. Mgr. Albouy, who is French, has lived here for more than 40 years. Other third-party nationals include seven French, iwo Britons, and one American. There are three foreign churches and hospitals here, Six hundred Chinese refugees are now housed in the Catholic Mission compound.—Domei,
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