Tokyo, Mar, 25.
Broadly hinting that the Japanese Foreign Minister Mr, Yosuke Matsuoka. may visit other European cities as well os Rome and Berlin, the Deputy Spokesman of the Japanese Information Board. this morning, told foreign correspondents that Mr. Matsuoka "could go to London if he wished."
The Foreign Minister, who left Moscow for Berlin et 11 o'clock last 'THIS night will arrive at the Reich capital tomorrow for a four-day stay, Mr. Ishii said, Leaving Berlin on March 31, Mr. Matsuoka.will proceed directly to Rome Where he will stay three days.
The Deputy Spokesman emphasized that Mr, Matsioka would not break off the journey between Berlin and Rome.
Questioned about Mr. Matsuoka's plans after visiting Rome, the Deputy Spokesman replied: "Í do not know where he will stop over on his trip back home." &nd added, "He could go to London if he wished", when queried about the rumour that Mr. Matsuoka will possibly proceed to London after visiting Rome. "But I Hope he will not be shot down while flying to London," the Deputy Spokesman laughingly added.
Mr. Ishii stated that he had received no official information regarding the nature of Monday's interview between Mr. Matsuoka and the Soviet Foreign Commissar, M. Viacheslav Molotov, and M. Josef Stalin, Secretary-General of the Communist Party. though he had been informed about the Matsuoka programme and activities in Moseow.—Domei.
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