'Mounties' Arrest Jap Alien as Spy

VANCOUVER, B.C., March 21. -- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police tonight announced the arrest of Saburo Takahashi, 23 years old, Japanese alien, as a spy.

Takahashi was seized by provincial police near Trail, B.C. Detailed maps of vital industries were in his automobile, as well as clothing, food and a wireless receiving set, the announcement said.

Under provincial defense regulations, Japanese are required to turn in their automobiles and radios.

Takahashi told police he was en route to Edmonton, Alta. He formerly attended the University of British Columbia.

Police said Takahashi confessed hiring a white woman to drive his automobile out of the defense zone established by the government in the Trail area.