Tokyo, Sept. 10.
Promulgating an. Imperial ordinance sanctioned by the Emperor yesterday, the Government today brought into being a system of diplomatic advisers.
Simultaneously with the promulgation of the Imperial ordinance, Mr. Naotake Sato, former Foreign Minister and Ambassador to France and Mr. Hachiro Arita, former Foreign Minister and Ambassador to China, were appointed diplomatic advisers.
In view of the nature of the current China Affair, a Foreign Office announcement said, the Government decided to establish the present system in the Foreign Office and appoint persons well versed in diplo as advisers to the Foreign Minister so as to leave nothing desirable undone in dealing with foreign affairs.
The duty of these officials will be io advise the Foreign Minister and to participate in discussions on diplomatic affairs, the announcement continued.
The number of the! diplomatic advisers is limited to three who will be given similar treatment as officials of the shinnin rank, that is, appointed by the Emperor.
Diplomatic Changes Some important changes in diplomatic posts abroad are expected jrtly but a definite announcement this time would ' bei, premature, Domei was informed in authoritative quarters tonight.
It was learned that Mr. Masaaki Hotta, Ambassador in Rome. will leave Italy for Tokyo soon. A few days ago it was annoünced that Mr. Shigeru Yoshida, Ambassador in London, will leave for Japan on October 1 by way of America.
Officials declined to make any further statements tonight.—Domei.
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