Tokio, Feb. 14.
Stormy scenes attended the debate on universal suffrage in_ the Lower House to-day and the House eventually broke up amid indescribable confusion.
The universal suffrage measure was introduced by the Kens" and Kokuminto parties in opposition to the Seiyukai, Government party.
strong cordon of police and itary had been posted round the parliament building, as violent de monstrations were expected.
The Kenseikai leader, Mr. Shimada, in a speech which lasted an hour and a half attacked the Government party for opposite measure. He was followed by an other member of the Kenseikai who demanded an explanation of the surrounding of the House of Parliament with police and military The Speaker intervened, calling the member to order, whereupon a tumult arose. One member attempted to assault another who was approaching the Speaker. The Sergeant-at-Arms attempted elect the unruly members and the adjownment of the House for an hour and a half was announced.
On the House reassembling the Speaker at once declared that the debate was adjourned and left his seat. The Opposition refused to accept the Speaker's decision, but a continuance of the debate was out of the question.
'A policeman wearing a sabre was assaulted by a member on entering the Lobby of the House and a general melee ensued in which a umber of policemen were assault-
Meanwhile the crowds outside the House endeavoured to force their way in, but were kept off by the police.' Demonstrations in various parts of the city continued until nightfall. but the situation quieted down under the influence of the night cold. The cordon of police and military round the Parliament building is being maintained Reuter.
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