Chapter Five Hundred and Forty-Three Unfortunate Arrest
Seeing that Kawashima Kanata was still so rude, Leiden's face changed and he said coldly: "Mr. Kawashima, this is the concession, and he must tell evidence for everything he does. If you cannot provide evidence, I cannot let you take the person away."
If Kanaba Kanebuku arrested several people or provided specific evidence, Leiden would not stop him. After all, this white sheriff was a guy who bullies the weak and is afraid of the strong.
However, with no evidence, more than 30 people were arrested at once, and the white sheriff did not dare to agree. After all, this move had a great impact.
Another important reason is that the Lideshun Hotel is a public place, and there are too many people living there, including some foreigners. If Leiden dares to agree to Kawashima Kanebu taking the people away, he will be the end of the day.
"Mr. Leiden, as long as you take someone to the gendarmerie for interrogation, there will be evidence immediately. I will send someone to you at that time."
Kawashima Kanetake said indifferently, after all, this little Japanese knew that the white sheriff in front of him was a bear bag. As long as he was tougher, the other party would not dare to stop him.
But this time Kanashima Kanetake was wrong because it was weak, but this white sheriff was not stupid. After knowing that the Japanese took people away, the so-called evidence did not count. Moreover, it is known internationally that the Japanese are good at making trouble.
At the same time, noisy sounds also sounded in the lobby of the Lideshun Hotel. After all, the reputation of the Japanese is too bad. Anyone knows what treatment they will receive after being arrested by the Japanese.
"Mr. Kawashima, I cannot let you arrest so many people without evidence. This is a contempt for the laws of the British Empire."
Leiden's tone was a bit tough, after all, Kawashima's approach had already touched his bottom line.
Because Britain pays attention to law, the concession is naturally the same, which is a matter of principle.
If things don't have much impact, Leiden won't say much for the sake of the overall situation.
But he could not explain that the Japanese could capture so many people at will in full view of the public. When the crowd was excited, the concession authorities would definitely regard him as a scapegoat.
"Sir Leiden, these people are all Chinese, and there is a great possibility that they are anti-Japanese elements. I have to capture them and investigate."
Kawashima Kaneba is still very strong. After all, his previous experience made the Japanese believe that as long as he treats Leiden with a tough attitude, he will definitely achieve his goal.
"No, I can't let you take the people away. Even if they have any problems, they should stay in the concession for interrogation."
This time Leiden is really popular and he doesn't have any scruples. After all, he really can't bear the consequences of so many people being captured.
Leiden changed his attitude, causing the atmosphere in the hotel to become tense, and the white policeman also faintly confronted the Japanese.
After all, the white people at this time have always been accustomed to being arrogant. Seeing the Japanese being aggressive, these policemen were also dissatisfied, but Leiden was weak, so they naturally didn't dare to say anything more.
Now that Leiden is tough, these white policemen naturally don’t care about anything. In the police force, there are still a large number of Chinese people. Although these people have their own little thoughts, they are still willing to cause trouble for the Japanese within their ability.
Leiden's tough attitude surprised Kawashima Kanetake, especially watching the white police confront him faintly, which made the Japanese devil feel awkward.
But the Japanese are used to being barbaric and don’t know how to retreat at all, so Kawashima Kanetake feels a little difficult to ride a tiger.
However, the three female overseas Chinese in the crowd felt a sense of relaxation when they saw the white police confronting the Japanese, and secretly hoped that the two sides would really fight so that they could be safe.
As time goes by, the atmosphere becomes more and more tense, but no one is willing to give in this situation. After all, the British want shame, and the Japanese want shame. If they are not taken away, Kawashima Kanetake will be embarrassed.
"Your Excellency Colonel, Mr. Sheriff, everyone's goal is to anti-Japanese elements. Just find these people."
The person who spoke was Wu Baozhong. Seeing the situation tense, this traitor had to come out to persuade him.
Wu Baozhong's words gave both sides a step. After all, Leiden did not want to provoke the Japanese, and Kawashima Kanetake did not want to make things out of control.
Since Wu Baozhong is a Japanese lackey, Kawashima Kanetake asked, "Mr. Wu, do you have any suggestions."
Kawashima Kanetake's tone was very gentle. After all, his purpose was to find anti-Japanese elements and did not want to have disputes with the British.
Leiden, who was standing aside, also looked at Wu Baozhong. Because things always had to be resolved, he couldn't keep going like this. If he could have a similar reason, he could stop.
"Your Excellency Colonel, Mr. Sheriff, the difference between the two sides is to produce evidence, so just provide evidence and find anti-Japanese elements."
Wu Baozhong's words made Kawashima Kanetake's eyes lit up. With his understanding of this traitor, he knew that the other party said this, and he would definitely be sure to come up with evidence.
Leiden, who was standing by, also felt a little relaxed. After all, with evidence, he didn't want to confront the Japanese, so he didn't say anything and agreed to Wu Baozhong's proposal.
"What evidence can you provide?"
Seeing that Leiden did not object, Kawashima Kanetake immediately asked, after all, he was not idle and was spending time with the British.
"Your Excellency Colonel, the two corpses outside must be anti-Japanese elements, and those who live with them are naturally anti-Japanese elements."
After saying this, Wu Baozhong glanced at Kawashima Kanetake and Leiden, and found that both of them nodded, and continued to speak: "Then just ask the waiters in the hotel to identify who is the accomplice of the deceased in the crowd, then you can determine who is the anti-Japanese element."
As soon as Wu Baozhong finished speaking, Kawashima Kanetake said in agreement: "Yes, this will confirm the anti-Japanese elements, Mr. Leiden thinks."
Kawashima Kanetake's tone was no longer so tough. After all, he only wanted to find the underground party and the overseas Chinese, so he slowed down his tone to give Leiden a step.
"This is OK. As long as you come up with evidence and find a real anti-Japanese member, the British Empire will not refute your reasonable demands."
Leiden also took a step back. After all, he didn't want to be a tough guy with the Japanese. Moreover, this matter did not benefit him. As long as he didn't take responsibility, he naturally wouldn't meddle in other people's business under a step.
Both of them agreed, and the tension in the hotel eased a little. Leiden called the hotel manager and asked him to take the waiter to identify the body and then find the target.
The hotel manager was very reluctant. After all, the Japanese offended this manager a lot after the previous behavior.
But looking at Leiden's attitude, the manager did not dare to object, so he had to take a few waiters to see the body and then come back to find the target.
The three overseas Chinese were all in the hotel lobby and naturally heard Wu Baozhong's words, but they were all a woman, and under the gaze of the Japanese and white policemen, there was no way.
The target was only a few dozen people, so the waiter quickly recognized three female overseas Chinese, and then Japanese agents were about to step forward to arrest people at the warning of Kanatake Kaneshima.
"Sir Sheriff, don't know that we have violated the law in the concession and have you arrested me.
Also, are these people policemen in the concession? Even if we break the law, we should be arrested by the concession police."
When the Japanese agent was about to arrest people, a female overseas Chinese shouted loudly in a hurry and went forward to ask the white sheriff.
As soon as the female overseas Chinese finished speaking, the other two overseas Chinese also agreed, because all three knew that when they fell into the hands of the police in the concession, things would be somewhat variable. After all, the underground party and other compatriots would not give up on them, and would definitely find a way to save people.
But if it falls into the hands of the Japanese, the situation will be quite dangerous and it will definitely be a dead end. I am afraid it will be seriously injured.
As the words of the three female overseas Chinese were spoken, the rest of the hotel also started to discuss, and even spoke to the words of the female overseas Chinese, asking Leiden to act in accordance with the laws of the concession.
The reason why the effect of one call and one hundred responses is that these people are all angry with the Japanese. After all, the Japanese behave very savagely. Now that they have the opportunity to cause trouble for the Japanese, they will naturally agree.
Moreover, most of the people in the hotel are Chinese. If they are asked to fight against the Japanese directly, they naturally don’t have the courage to do so. They can ask Leiden to do things according to the law.
This situation made Kanatake Kawashima frown and immediately signaled his subordinates to move quickly and catch the person first.
But at this time, Leiden spoke: "Mr. Kawashima, I must arrest them first and lock them up in the leased prison. If you want people, please go through normal diplomatic procedures."
Although he didn't want to offend the Japanese, he was outraged. Seeing the fierce people in the hotel, many white people agreed, and Leiden had to come out to stop him. After all, the British still had to be more conscientious.
However, Leiden would not offend the Japanese for the sake of a few Chinese, so the meaning of the words was to signal Kawashima Kanetake to settle things first. After going through diplomatic procedures, he would naturally hand over the people to Japan.
As soon as Leiden finished speaking, Kawashima Kanetake's face changed and he wanted to forcefully arrest people, but looking at the white policeman in front of him, he had to give up this idea.
Thinking that the person had been arrested and would sooner or later fall into the hands of the Japanese, he said coldly: "Sir Leiden, we will go through the normal procedures soon, you have to take the people well."
The reason why Kazube Kawashima took a step back was that she saw Leiden's tone was firm, and that she could get someone by following the normal procedures, so this was how it was.
Seeing Kawashima Kanetake cooperated so much, Leiden was relieved. After all, he did this only under pressure from public opinion.
Chapter completed!