Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, Japanese Premier, would probably be urged to visit China, it was indicated ioday as official quarters including military circles were reported to be in favour of the Premier personally extending congratulations to the leaders of the proposed new Central Government of China.
In case Admiral Yonai should visit China, he was also expected to confer with the leaders of the projected new government on measures io insure lasting peace in East Asia.
A visit by the Premier, observers here said, would emphasize Japan's firm determination to extend assistance to the new regime in China.
The army also desired that he inspect the China fronts, it was reported.
Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma, former Premier, made preparations for tour of China toward the end of August lest year, it was recalled. Gen. Nobuyuki Abe former Premier, also planned to visit the continent at the end of December last year. Their resignations kept them from carrying out their plans.—Domei.
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