On more than one occasion he has been the target of would-be assasut, in each instance, he has hhad'a lucky escape, his coolness and courage winning him the admiration and respect of the entire Japanese tion.
He resigned his second tenure of office as Governor-General of Korea in "1981, following a difference opinion with his home Government fen a question of policy, and it' wa generally believed. that the had bid-den farewell to public life for_good. But, on the murder of Mr. T. Inukai on May 15, 1992, the senior statesmen of Japan, after prolonged and serious deliberation, decided. that a on-partisan Premier was essential If the serious crisis facing the country were to be overcome.
'The aged Viscount, whose reputation' for impartiality, integrity and high administrative ability was beyond question, was accordingly recommended to' the Throne and duly appointed to form a National Government.
Meanwhile, it is recalled that the present National Cabinet came into power following the May 15 outrages in 1932, when Premier Inukai was shot down by reactionaries, thus The Premier will hold the Overseas Affairs portfolio.
'Three members of the Seiyukai ty have accepted posts in' the government. They are Mr. Takeljiro Tokonami (insurgent member of the Party) who is to be Minister of Communications, while Mr. Tatsunosuki Yamazaki, Mr. Shinyo Uchida, both members of the Seiyukai, have accepted portfolios as Ministers of Agriculture and Railways, respec tively.
"The entire Cabinet is now as fol-ows:
Prime Minister and Overseas Affairs: Admiral Ok:
Minister of Minister of Minister of Justice: Mr. Nabsh! Ohara.
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