'The continued detention by th Japanese of Mr. G. A. Smith, a Briton, who was arrested on Saturday' fol lowing an argument with a Chinese policeman, is arousing bitter comment and resentment among. the British community, and especially among, members. of the "Great War. Ex-Service Men's Association. Mr. Smith is a member of this organization, Hitherto, all efforts made by Mr. BG. Jamieson, the British Consul: General, to obtain Mr. Smith's re: lease have proved unsuccessful.
'There has been slight relaxation of the barrier restrictions, reported to be in connection with' the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival today.
Britons, however, are not prepared to hail thig measure as a sign of an alleviation "of the situation.—Reuter.
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