Loss Of Mukden To Communists Not Confirmed
SHANGHAI. Oct. 31 (Recd. 7.30 pm) —Official circles in Nanking this morning were without confirmation of the reported loss of Mukden to the Communists. The British Consul, Mr. Stephens, and the American Consul, Mr. Angus War, decided: to remain in Mukden with their staffs, but permitted Chinese personnel in their consulates to leave if they desired. Apart from three consular staff, Britishers in Mukden will not exceed twelve, the majority of whom are missionaries.
BRITISH SUBJECTS ADVISED TO LEAVE PEIPING
SHANGHAI, Oct. 29.—The British Consul at Peiping has advised British subjects holding non-essential positions to leave the city as soon as convenient The notice is reported to have given no indication that the city was under an immediate civil war threat, but said that in the event of an emergency evacuees might be unable to leave because of possible interruption of the city’s only land link with the coast —the PeipingTientsin railway—and difficulty in securing air passages.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 1 November 1948, Page 5
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