M. Arsene-Henry, the French Ambassador to Japan, yesterday called on Mr, Nomura, the Foreign Minister, lo seek further information regarding the reopening of the Yangtze, it was revealed at today's press conference.
When questioned regarding the exact conditions of the reopening, Mr, Nomura is reported to have toid the French Ambassador that "as preparations for lifting the restrictions would require several weeks, the conditions had not yet been decided upon."
The Foreign Office spokesman also revealed that an exchange of views had taken place between Mr, Nomura and M. Arsene-Henry, regarding press reports in connection with a proposed railway loan to the Chungking Government,—Reuter.
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