Shanghai, Feb. 9.
Mr. "Akira Arlyoshi's retirement from' his present post as Japanese Minister to China is again being discussed in official circles in Tokyo, reliable "Japanese circles believe. According to their information. Mr. Ariyoshi may be called back to Japaa in April following the Diet session now being held, It is thought that, in the event of his retirement, his successor wil be either Mr Fchlre Arita, Ambassador to Belgium an former vice-minister of Foreign Affairs. or Mr. Shigeru Yoshida, former Ambassador to Italy.
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