The Archive · 1938

Alleged to Be Taking Photos of Positions

Hongkong, Sept. 6.

Four Germans were arrested by the Chinese authorities on the Sino-British border village of Shautaukok yesterday afternoon; on charges of photographing strategic points on the border, according to Chinese reports.

The Germans are said to have been removed to the Chinese town of Lin-tin, where they are presently reported. to be undergoing an examination by the Chinese.

Alljfour men are said to be residents of Hongkong, and to be employed by German firms here—Reuter.

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