Held by Chinese Police for Two Hours An unusual occurrence befell Mr.
Hindson, of the Publi Health Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council on July 1. Mr. Hindson was detained for two hours by the Chinese police of Nanchiao, near Minghong, after he had reported knocking down a Chinese farmer on the Shanghai-Hangchow highway with his car, Mr. Hindson, accompanied by. a passenger, who'was the only witness the accident, left Shanghai with the intention to driving out to Chapoo, Alter crossing the river at Minghong hho was proceeding along a straight stretch of road when he saw a Chinese pedestrian, "He sounded his horn and had almost passed the man when the latler either walked or lurched into the car, hitting the left rear mud Stopping the car immediately, Mr, Hindson got out, helped the man, who appeared to be a farmer, in and drove to Nanchiao, where he took him to hospital and afterwards reported the matter to the police, Mr, Hindson had all his papers in order but was detained for two hours before the was allowed to go. His ear, however, was kept, He proceeded back to Minghong on foot and later took a bus to Shanghai, The injuries sustained by the Chi-hose farmer were only surface cuts, Mr. Hindson and half-an-hour fter treatment the man could speak and answer questions. The doctor, who oltonded the farmer, said that he @id not think the Injuries were serious, The matter was reported to the British consular authori ington "but he ear weld by the Chinese police, emphasised that the Chinese police were courteous. to him,
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