Successful Inauguration of an Association for the Study of Military Science Tokio, July 30.
"To protect the Constitution of the Empire; to preserve national law and order; to encourage a respect for justice and! a spirit of self-sacrifice; to encourage a national spirit and an army for the people; and to perfect national defence in order to preserve national existence and to promote peace."" These are the principles of the new Popular Association for the Study of Military Science, which was enthusiastically inaugurated this morning at a meeting held here.
Admiral Yashiro presided and was supported by an assembly of over 300 persons, among whom were Mr. Miyata, Chief Secretary of the Cabinet; Lieut.-General Yamada, Commander of the Gendarmerie; Rear-Admiral Yoshii, and Dr. Ninakawa.
After a number of congratula atory addresses from the Chairman and others, the foregoing aims and objects of the Association were put to the meeting and were carried unanimously.—Reuter.
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