Tokyo, Jan. 7.
Speculation is now rife regarding the prospects of dissolution of the which reassembles in ten day's time, The Kenseikai, the Government party, is apparently fully prepared to resort to dissolution -if the Opposition presents its -threatencd Dill of impeachment. However, the main factor controlling the situation is the attitude of the Seiyuhonto party, which is at present most ambiguous. If the Seiyuhoto lasrees to combine smith the Seiyukui, presentation of the bill of impeach ment is virtually assured and immediate dissolution is almost certain, thus enforcing a general election.
Opinion is divided as to whether the Government would be justified in ordering the dissolution of the Diet if it is impeached, as some consider bitter party. strifle—which Jwould be inevitable if @ general election were forced—unseemly during the time of national mourning. On the other hand, others contend that such considerations should not allowed to influence what is: best for the nation.
If the dissolution of the Diet takes place, it is feared that it will have an unfavourable effect on trade, false on the yen exchange. More lover, it is generally believed that it-atill result in further postpone ment of lifting the gold embargo.—Reuter.
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