Affairs and Government authorities are unwilling to make any statement with reference to Mr. Obata's appointment to the post -of Minister to China, it is definitely learned thi the National' Government either already informed or will very soon inform the Japanese Government that it is unable to agree to accept Mr. Obata in view of the objection of the Chinese people.
The opinion is expressed in me Ayential but non-governmental circles that the unfavourable reaction of the Chinese people to the appointment of Mr. Obata is in erected against the Japanent. On the contrary, people, it is said, are strengthen th friendly feelings now happily subsisting between the two countries afd sincerely hope that the Japan-Government will, soon name a ister. Certain quarters hero believe that Japan will not, contrary to press reports, adopt a wait-ands see policy, thereby losing the goodwill of the Chinese people and Government.—Reuter. featoritvialty as from Janaacy 2 But added that the Chinese Foreign Hiniioe ad rafesrod cit the Fopresentatee et" Nentisg' of ip. Majecbys: Miniter at Poking.
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