The Japanese authorities later produced Chinese witnesses who declared Mr. Winterbottom had visited the Rewspaper office on the two previous days This charge was branded as ridicule cus by Mr. Winterbottom, Later the Japanese authorities withdrew this charge, admitting that an error had been made, Mr. Winterbottom declared he had found himself in an unfamiliar district fand secing lights In one of the bulld= Ings went in-and civilly inquired for Gireetions. A Chinese pushed him and he retaliated, it was learned, Upon his arrest, Mr. Winterbottom asserted, the Japanese told him they Were very sorry and asked if he were an "Amierican," He replied he was British. They then reiterated their sorrow and added he must walt (of few days while an investigation was made-—United Press, Shipping Re: rioted At Swatow Hongkong, July 7, Regulations limiting. the entry of third party' vessels Into Swatow to one of each nationality a week were announced by the Japanese Con= sulate-General here today. Such vessels will be requested to give a hour notice 0 the Japanese. senior naval commander in Swatow and will be allowed to remain in port only Goods for the consumption of third party nationals. residing in" Swatow fand its viemaily, certified as such by the Japanese authorities in Swatow after inspection, and mail, will be allowed to be landed, A list of such goods will have to be submitted to the Japanese authorities, who shall designate the point of their landing.
'Third party' nationals, possessing identifying documents issued by the Japanese authorities, will be allowed to land from third party ships only it they are permitted to do so by Sopancee"subvories at" Swatowe! Demet
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