The Archive · 1928

Status of the Ministry

Provided the Government is satisfied with the sincerity of the Nationalists, Mr. Yoshizawa, the Japanese Minister to China, will probably be cent to Nanking to open negotiations after the Enthronement ceremonies, though it is emphasized that his proposed visit Must not be construed as an indication that Japan intends to trans for her Legation to the National capital. At the same time, taking Turkey and Angora as a precedent, it is eonsidered.tikely that a diplomatic representative may be etationed at Nanking if everything proves satisfactory.

"The Government. is also understood to be considering the question of raising the status of the Legation at Peking to that of an Em-dassy if Nanking appoints an Am-Hbassador to Tokyo, as the necessary [funds for this purpose were voted' in 1924.—Reuter.

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