June 12.
The newspapers interpret the result of the Tokyo prefectural election as an expression of non-confidence in the Government, while the fact that the Proletarian Party, which had 34 candidates, gained only one seat is taken to indicate its unpopularity since the exposure, of the recent communist intrigue Commenting on the high pereentage of absentees from the, polls, totalling. over 47 per. cent, the papers regret the apparent lack of, interest in politics—Reuter.
Tue American Ambassador. to. Japan and. Mrs, MaeVeagh will salt from Yokohama on. June 21 on the Empress of Canada for a polar) trip to the United States. pect return fe the entame bxtoe! the Enthronement of the Emperor.
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