The two prisoners, Hsia Wei-sun and Kao Yung-chang, were arrested after Hsia had unsuccessfully tried to bribe an employee of the University Press to place a timed fire-producing device ín the printing-room of the establishment. It was testified yesterday that Hsia met this employee, Tsang Ping-yen, in lodging-houses and the Oriental Hotel (Sincere's Building) to talk over the scheme. In the Oriental Hotel it was admitted, a Japanese named Shiotani participated in the conferences, with Kao Yung-chang acting as interpreter. Shiotani asked for detailed information regarding the University Press building. Tsang was to get $200 for joining the conspiracy and an additional $400 when the "bomb" had been tro-duced and set off. He was further Hongkong, Sept. 11.
Four Germans arrested by Chinese military officials in Chinese territory here last Wednesday while taking photographs have been released in Canton, it was learned here today.
Chinese officials who developed films from the Germans' camera were said to Have found that they had not photographed Chinese military establishments. An unofficial explanation offered by German circles here said he Germans had been taking photographs which they intended to use as illustrations on calendars.
The Germans arrested by the Chinese authorities were Herr H. Lucas, 29 years of age, Herr V. Diossel, 28, Herr T. Withry, 36. and Herr D. Slatow, 21. All are residents of Hongkong.—United Pre:
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