The Archive · 1940

Enquiries in Yamaguchi Case Proceeding

Hongkong, Aug. 23.

Monskong police authorities nave completed their examination of Mr. Getsuro Yamaguchi, Japanese trader who has been arrested by the Crown Colony authorities, and. further Nestiyations will be' completed 3s soon possible, the Hongkong Govern-bent authorities replied on Wednesday' to representations made by the Japanese Consulate-General last Fri dey requesting the immediate release of, Mr. Yamaguchi.

'The' Japanese trader was arrested 'Aujust 3 on charges of having, violated the Crown Colony's defence regulations. No details regarding the Yamaguchi' ease can be disclosed as set, the Hongkong authorities declar= "in their reply to. the Japanese

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