Tokyo, Nov. 17.
The Japanese. papers are again giving prominence to unconfirmable Tumours that Mr. Fusanosuk>
Kuhara, the Minister of Commu: tations, will be given the portfolio of Foreign Affairs. In this connec tion it is worthy of note that Kuhara's popularity in the Seiyakai (Government Party) has be increased as the result of his winning over half-a-dozen deserters from the Minseito (Opposition Party), who recently formed a new group, the Kensei-Isshinkai, Though the group may retain their independence, they have promised to support the Government's foreign policy and are reported to be in full agreement with M-. Kuhara' who, it" is understood, advocates a more positive policy towards China,—Reater.
Osaka, Nov. 17.
'A special edition issued by the "Mainichi" states thit Mr. Kuhara and Mr, Tokonami have reached complete understanding on China while domestic affairs have bees left for further conferences which will take place before the Diet is eonvened.—Reuter.
Kyoto, Nov, 17.
The Minister of Communications, Mr. Kuhara, this afternoon called fon the well-known political leader, Mr. Tokonami, at the Japanese inn where the latter is staying, The two statesmen are now in con-
Ovaka, Nov. 17.
Now that the main features of the Enthronement -ceremoniea. are are over, public interest is centring on the political party developfaenta, this connection "the capture of seven members of Parliament com prising the Tsshinkai by Mr.
cations," is regarded as a coup, Kuhara, the Minister of Communi though the press disapproves of the methods employed.
Furthermore, it is generally Delieved that Mr. Kuhara will play increasingly larger part tu domestic and foreign "politics. Some, again, predict that he will assume the' portfolio of Foreign Affairs, but others discredit this Deliet, saying that the Premier, General Baron Tanaka, isnot likely to relinquish the Foreign Meanwhile the fact that Mr. Kuhara and the Premier are very close personal friends makes Mr. Kuhara's views upon China This morning's issue of "Mainichi"—featuren Inv. Kuhara's advocacy of a firm attitude towards China. However, Mr. Kuhara is one of those Japanese politicians who discuss diplomacy solely in terms of either rong or weak attitudes, -withoxt disclosing policion or actions.
Mr. Kuhara says that the present Seiyukai Cabinet stands" upon a Vigorous and effective China policy {in contradistinction to. the weak Chinn policy of the (Opposition Party), but the recen negotiations conducted by Japanese officials with China have been and "lukewarm, nega this feature of the' Seiyakai Therefore, he had hoped that more energy would be put into it and, for this reason, he fully concurred the desire of the Isshinkai Party to represent the matter strongly" to the Government, Mr. Kuhara says that he is confident that the Premier will listen aas he himself is not satisfied wit the present state of affairs. Kuhara points out, however, that he will not" advocate n fundamental change of policy: and strength—Reuter.
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