The Japanese raided the hotel and arrested Wang, who was reported to ho in possession of valuable papers concerning the Cliapei defences. Following his arrest, the Japanese launched a heavy attack on a point of the greatest strategic importance, carrying Hangkow Creek, despite stern opposition, and capturing three Chinese strongholds. The Council lodged a protest against the arrest of Wang, hut the Japanese claim the right since lie was within the area allotted to Japan under the .settlement, of defence scheme,
BRITON AND FAMILY KIDNAPPED
HONG KONG, February 29. Foreign lightkepers at the Breaker Point lighthouse, near Swatow, wore carried off hv Chinese Comm.inlsrs, but a Chine.se keener remains, tending the light. The victims include a Bri'on. named Edvard S'niith, and I.is wife and four children. The llril i h war.shins Whitehall, and Keppoll arc searching.
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Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1932, Page 5
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