Peiping Japanese Seek Stamp Engraving Plates Nanking, Oct, 28.
'A White Russian Is being subjected third-degree methods by the Japanese-controlled police In Peiping, to extract from him the whereabouts [of the steel engraving plates for the Chinese stamps now current through China, according to Mr. W. W. Ritchie, a high official of the Chinese Post Omce.
'The man is Mr, S.'Tomaeff, a Georgian prince who has served' th Chinese Post OMmce for 23 years and sat present being held' prisoner. The Japanese, Mr. Ritchie alleges. want to obtain the plates to publish stamps. for issue in North China, Mr, Tomaeff, says Mr. Ritchie, was arrested in the Legation Quarter in Peiping on October 23, "Tomaell." he declares, "Is a man of the highest character and is de~ voted to the service of the Chinese Post Office. In any case, he cannot release the plates which are held by a foreign bank and will not be forth~ coming. The arrest and third-degree methods to which Tomselff 1s. being subjected are only possible because he.is a White Russian and has no consular or diplomatic protection."
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