Further Japanese Statements Tokio, Aug. 12.
In reply to a request by Reuter for additional information with regard to the arrest of Mr. George L. Shaw in Korea, the Foreign Office stated: Information, received from the Korean Government, shows that the arrest was made upon sound legal evidence. The case is at present sub judice and therefore no detailed information can be given out. When the facts ave known to the general public, there is no doubt that they yill demonstrate that the action of the authorities was fully justified."—Reuter.
Feeuino 1x Tiexts1y, Tientsin, Aug. 13.
The case of Mr, Shaw is arousing considerable interest, here. The "Peking & Tientsin Times," in a leading article, under the heading, "Justice in Korea and Peking," contrasts the treatment accorded by the Japanese to the Anfuites, sheltered in the Japanese Legation, though they, the journal states, are responsible for most of China's mistakes and humiliations for the' past few years, and "the kidnaping" of a British subject—in orca, The journal declares that not a single line in the Japanese police statement can be construed to mean that Mr, Shaw committed any offence on Korean soil and that, no offence for which Japan can claim jurisdiction has been revealed. "Unless the British Government insists on Mr. Shaw's release," the journal continues, "no Briton who has given the slightest offence to Japan, will find it safe to enter Japanese territory. Passive acquiescence in the arrest, subsequent treatment of Mr. Shaw would have a most deplorable effect on British prestige in the Far Tokio, Aug. 13.
The Foreign Office issued the foi-lowing statement to-day "Mr. George. L. Shaw, proprietor of the Yi Lung Company, at Antung, left Antung for Yang" chalk on July 11 by the Seoul-Ishu line to meet his family. Returning without his passport, he was requested by the police at Shingishu to accompany them to the police station. AS a result of his examination, Mr. Shaw was suspected on many evidences of aiding outlawed Koreans conspiracy and revolution: agitation and of generally giving facilities for their movements. The Chief of Police at Shingishu, therefore, decided to detain him for 14 days in. conformity with Article 13 of the Korean Police gulations. On further examination it became plain that Mr. Shaw sympathized with the Korean dependence agitation and had aided conspiracy for that end. Consequently he is to he prosecuted on a charge of offence against the internal safety of the State. The
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