The existence of strong political undercurrents in Japan is borne out by the raids on the headquarters of the Minseito and Seiyukai parties by anti-Communists on Thursday afternoon and by the decision of Imperial Headquarters to send fresh troops to China as replacements.
In connection with the raids, the two parties are threatening to impeach the Government, particularly the Here Minister, Admiral N. Suetsugu, for abetment and negligence, while the decision to despatch fresh troops to China is attributed by well-informed quarters to Prince Konoye's determination to reassert the Government's authority, partirary in regard to political decisions.
The debate en the National Mobilisation Bill is likely to be concentrated on two points, the "Asahi Shimbun" to-day.
These, according to the journal, will be whether the Bill does not violate Article XXXI of the Constitution; or whether the extensive mandatory powers under the Imperial Ordinance are not contrary to the spirit of the Constitution.—Reuter.
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