Chungking. Feb. 6.
The business section of Kweiyang, capital of Kweichow province, was completely wiped out as a result of bombing of that city on Salurday, but all foreigners there are safe.
This news is contained ina telegram received here today from Mr. E. Ht. Scott, scerctary of the International Red Cross Committee, which present has its headquarters Kweiyang Fearing that Chungking may be subjected to equally intensive bombing, some foreign and. Chinese businessmen are leaving the city, while offices are continuing—their practice of not opening until 3 o'clock In the afternoon, as air raids after that time are considered unlikely.
Large quantities of wood all are reported to have been destroyed in consequence of the Japanese bombing of Wanhsien on Saturday. but this has not yet been confirmed. Reuter.
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