Two Japanese, both of whom claimed to be attached to the Japanese Navy, were detained here today while photographing the Harvard Bridge over the Charles River.
They identified themselves as Cmdr. Shoe Ito and Lt.~Cmdr, Yuf Nishimura. They said they were both attached to the Japanese naval mechanical engineering corps, The two Japanese, suspected of being spies, declined to answer questions regarding their attempts to photograph the bridge.—United Pres U.S. Flag Run Up on Pacific Island British Emblem Untouched Cordial Exchanges Honolulu, Mar. 21 The cutter Roger B. Taney arrived here this evening from its trip to Canton and Enderbury islands on which the American flag was raised under orders from President Rooscvelt claiming the islands as United States territory.
Capt. R. B. Black said the Amer!- can flag was raised on Enderbury island on March 6 on a temporary pole and the "British flag was not touched."
British radio operators stationed there were not surprised as they had heard radio broadcasts of President Roosevelt's announcement "Both groups realized that the matter was one to be settled by the two Governments," Mr, Black said.
"Personal contacts during our stay were pleasant."
The American party raised the American flag and left on March 9. The ship revisited Howland and is islands on its return trip—ted Press. coo
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