Chungking, Feb, 14.
With the weather improving day by d the authorities here are making preparations for large-scale Japanese aerial bombings.
Compulsory evacuation of the po-place is at present taking place, with the authorities allowing only 250,000 people to remain within the limits of the city.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek has appropriated $250,000 for the construction of temporary residences outside the limits of the city for evacuees, who are entitled to a reduction of rates on all forms of transportation, including buses and steamers, The evacuation of the populace is a tremendous task, as it is estimated that 800,000 people are at present remaining in Chungking. At least 100 more dugouts have been constructed. which can accommodate 50,000 people.
It is believed that the city has now enough dugouts to accommodate 250,000 people.—Reuter.
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