Asked if the police were permitted free access to the wreckage of the two vehicles, as they were not at Hongkew Police Station, the spokesman said that the Municipal Police had already ended their investigations when Commdr. Mitsonobu arrived on the scene at midnight. Asked if he was aware of the fact that finger prints had been taken on the steering wheel of the car, either by the Japanese authorities or the police, he replied that he did not know of this.
In reply to a questioner, who asked if any suggestion had been made that Mrs. Lillie and her ud should proceed to the Japanese Naval Landing Party barracks, the spokesman stated that there was no question of that because they did not speak to the.sentry.
Stating that there were no such regulations, the spokesman answered a pressman, who enquired if the barricades were illuminated with red lights according to Traffic Regulations. "There was ample light to show these barricades," he added.
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