Tokyo, Apr. 1 A warning to the Cabinet that its reported Intention to dissolve the, next Diet would impinge upon the Supreme power and undermine con~ stitutional government was sounded to-day by Mr. C. Machida, the 74- year-old president of the Minseito Parly, at a rally at the Hibiya Auditorium, "Realizing the threat to parliamentary polities, Tam devoting all. my energy tothe current campaign, despite my age and infirmity. The Interests of individuals, such as myself or the members of my family, fare no longer of any importance, in the tage of issues confronting the} nation," declared the aged politician. "The' Cabinet of Gen. S. Hayashi, tie said, must bear the responsibility for the present chaos, "caused the Government's failure 10 cooperate with the people."
The dissolution of the Diet by Gen, Hayashi, he went on, was an "illegal" fact, which cannot be overlooked by the party and the people in general "In view of the crisis confronting Japan," our party." declared Mr. Machida, "has generously ce-operated with the Government by passing the [Budget and other Important bills.
This we have done despite the fact that the policy of the present Government is entirely different from our own platform. "The Government, however, ignored the sincere attitude of the Minseito, and unfairly dissolved the Diet."
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