Mr. Dalton, it was reported, had forgotten that the Chapoo Road bridge was not open for ordinary motor trate and as he was carrying a Chinese passenger, who had taken the place -of his regular assistant and who had no pass to enter Japanese controlled territory north of the creek, it was thought that he was attempting to smuggle a Chinese into the area.
Mr. Dalton and his companion were then taken to various posts and in spite of many requests the former was not allowed to telephone. In addition, it is alleged that during this time the Chinese companion received a beating from the sentries, causing his wrist to be broken.
At the Haining Road station Mr. Dalton was at first allowed to sit outside a cell where his Chinese helper was placed with two Russian prisoners. Subsequently he was forced to go inside the cell and there he remained for two hour Fortunately Mr. Dalton was noticed on his way to the Haining Road station by a member of the S.M.P. and investigations were begun by H. M. Consulate-General and the Settlement Police with the result that Mr. Dalton was transferred to the Japanese Naval Landing Party Headquarters in Kiangwan Road. At 5.30 pin. he was finally released. The Chinese, who was released also, had to be sent to hospital.
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