Reported Intention to go to Moscow on Leave Tokyo, May 10.
It is reported from authoritative sources that Comrade Kopp, the Soviet Ambassador to Japan, iv returning to Moscow shortly" on leave. He is at present awaitiue the arrival of the Counsellor who is due soon from Mosco Certain quarters believe that Moscow Government is intending to replace Comrade Kopp aa soon a feasible, although a possible vuccessor has not been mentioned.
is recalled that Comrade Kopi thus far has not prevailed upon Japan to grant diplomatic privileges to the Soviet Trade Commissioners, which is the most important pro position he has made since he fame ambassador. t Embassy admits that Comvade Kopp's wife will probably eave for Moscow shortly but has denied that it is the intention for him to leave Japan at prosent.—Reuter.
Toxo, May 7.—The proceeds of the sale of cigarettes in this country for the past five months since prices were raised amounted to ¥.5,000,000, according to investigations made by the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau.—Toko.
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