§ Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour what local education authorities
2044Wfor greater safety either in Peeking or Tienstin?
§ Sir J. SIMONI have no power to order British subjects to withdraw, and cannot do more than offer advice. His Majesty's Minister in China and His Majesty's Consular Officers have discretion to advise British subjects to withdraw from a disturbed or threatened area at any moment when it seems desirable. The situation can best be judged locally, and I have no information that any special warning has been issued.