Taiyuan, May 16.
Japanese units are combing the mountains north of here, in search of two Britons, kidnapped by a Chinese band on May 4, it was learned here today.
'Japanese officers here admitted they' felt anxiety for the fate of the missing persons. A party of four Britons left here on May 4 for Sin-chow, 60 kims. to the north, in an automobile driven by a Chinese chauffeur.
The same day, the group was am= bushed by a band of 0 or 60 Chinese, Two of the, foreigners and the driver were carried away.
The remaining two Britons suc: {ceeded in making their escape and returning. here—Domel.
'A report received by Domei yester~ day did not give the names of the Kidnapped Britons, nor did it mention the presence of women in the #roup. Consequently, it is not known if the report refers to Dr. H. G. Wyatt and Miss Glasby, said to be' missing in north Shansi—Domel.
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