The Archive · 1940

Maternity Cases Removed

Manila, July 4.

Two women refugees from Hongkong had miscarriages and another wave birth to a stillborn Baby 3s a result of their rough erossing from Hongkong to Manila, it was learned today.

The nervous strain accompanying their hurried removal from Hongkong was believed to have contributed to the unfortunate experiences suffered by the women refugees.

"The Empress of Japan, which brought more than "1,600" British women and children to Manila from Hongkong yesterday, remained in port here only three hours. The liner sailed for Hongkong yesterday afternoon and.is expected to return Tore on Sunday with addition—hundreds of Honzkong refugees—United Press.

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