Asked about the future status of the "Japanese Legation, the Minister said" there was no' intention resent to raise it to the rank or an Embassy, The funds for this purpose had been voted by the Japanese Diet some time ago, and he himself en-government, Consequently the Legation could be elevated to an Embassy at any time, ut the decision had not been Influenced in the meantime by the Talian example, Mr. Ariyoshi mentioned ili passing that "he thought General Ho" Ying-ching would be returning to Peking before the end of this month, When the rumours of General Vu Hsueh-chung's possible transfer from Tientsin were mentioned, the Minis-for said that "this was entirely a matter of domestic concern, but there was no reason to. believe such a transfer was impending.
Tribute to Gen. Chiang Speaking of the outlook in gen= ral, Mr. Arlyoshi in conclusion ald tribute to General Chiang' Kal-she, and expressed his confidence In further improvement in the situa-
The Minister, who is spending a week in Peking, will pay Drief visits to Tientsin, Tsinan and Tsingtao before returning to. Shanghai by smer—Reuter,
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