The Archive · 1934

Unanimous Vote

Tokyo, Dec. 7.

members. voted unanimously This afternoon, Seiya "party wwour of the Government's budget and even applauded the Premier. Admiral K, Okada when he read the budget message. The Seiyukal's surrender could not have been more complete.

reversal of Seiyukal's stand followed by numerous resign ations on the part of leading party members, including Mr. Azuma, who precipitated the crisis. "Those resigning justified their withdrawal from. the party ranks by what tt termed the cowardice of our leaders.

In addition to Mr. Azuma, resignations were tendered by Mr.' Kusue! }mon Tainaka, a parliamentary whip of the party, who also simultaneous!" gave up his seat in the House of Re-Dresentatives; Mr. Kumeshiro Kato, member of the House steering committee; Mr. Masao Tokyo, Dec. 10.

The hazardous 6th session of the Imperial Diet was closed to-day with a ceremony held in the Upper-Chamber at 11 am.

Although the Emperor was not present, an Imperial rescript was given, expressing appreciation for the action of members of both Houses in approving the typhoon relief budget. The Premier, Admiral Keisuke clad in full dress, read the Meanwhile, the Government started preparations for the forthcoming reglular session of the Diet, which is to be opened on or about December 25. Though the 68th session resulted in a trumph for the Government, the dispute between the government and the Seiyukai Party, the majority party in the Diet, is expected to be repeated during the coming session—United Press.

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