On October 20th, ended the hearing in the 2nd District Court of A. Mihailoff, former officer, who was accused of espionage work for Japan. Mihailoff was long without work and in needy circumstances. Receipt-books marked with Japanese writing were found in his possession, but no other evidence was offered. The accused himself denied categorically at the hearing that he had any connection with the Japanese whatsoever. For seven weeks Mihailoff has been held in prison, and the sentence will be passed on October 25. In view of the present state of affairs the Russian colony awaits with great interest the result of the trial, especially as Mihailoff was arrested in the French Concession.
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