A man of rare ability, tested statesmanship and broad vision, it is not likely that the new -Premier will Jean too much on any of the political parties during his tenure of office, especially in view of the manner in which the Seiyukai (the majority party) left him in the lurch in 1913 during the Siemens-Schuckerr scandal. He has the organized influence of the Satsuma faction behind him and when it is remembered that the late Admiral Kato served under him as Vice-Minister of the Navy and that Admiral Baron Saito, at present Governor-General of Korea, was selected by him to head the portfolio of naval affairs when he was. Premier a Kittle over a decade ago—both being thus his political creations—it can be seen that his ability to-choose the right men and to size them up psychologically was considerable The Satsuma clan jis in the saddle. The Ministry that will' come into power before the week is out will have its strength solely in the personal strength of its head and will function free from the restraining influences of any political party.
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