The American Ambassador, Mr. [Nelson 7 Johnson, is expected to projceed to America on furlough shortly.
It is learned that Mr. Johnson plans leave Chungking on January 4 by ear for Kunming, capital of Yunnan, Jand thence, if possible, follow the new Food to Burma en route to Europe land America.
The Ambassador, it is understood, will be accompanied on the frst stage jot his journey by Captain J. M. McHugh, Assistant Naval Attache.
During Mfr. Johnson's absence, the [duties of the Embassy will be undertaken by Mr. Willys R. Peek, Coun-
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