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Then he states that after a final examination by
the Military Court, he was released, handed back his
passport and papers, and escorted to the office of the
Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs where, in fact, he
was handed over to members of my staff, who had been asked
to call by the S.D.F.A. I impounded Richard's passport,
notified the Hong Kong Authorities, and sent Richard in
safety to Hong Kong on board a British vessel this morning,
provided with an emergency travel pass, and last night arranged accommodation for him at the Victoria Hotel, Shameen.
5. Richard alleges that, during the period of his detention by the Chinese Military Authorities, he requested
frequently to communicate with me; that he was examined
frequently both by individuals and by a military tribunal
as to his supposed activities in the service of the Japanese
and that the judge of the latter tribunal threatened him
with complete disappearance should he not tell the truth.
On the other hand, Richard made it clear that, except for
threats with revolvers at the time of first arrest, a
sentry at the door of his room, and handcuffs when passing
to and from his room and the Military Court, he had been
treated in every way and fed with the fullest consideration.
His outward appearance bore out in every respect his good
treatment.
6.
I learnt unofficially from Hong Kong of Richard's
arrest on December 14th, and thereupon asked for Richard's
police dossier which I received on December 16th. From this
record, there is no doubt that, since at least June of this
year, Richard has been indulging in spying activities on
behalf of Japan. On December 16th, I saw the Provincial Chairman privately, and satisfied myself that Richard was
in fact under detention here by the Military Authorities,