Tokyo, May 18.
Former leaders of the Seiyukai, expelled from the party for political sing, were to-day in the midst of pre. parations for the establishment of 9 Rew independent organization.
The movement is being led by Mr '7. Tokonaml, Minister "of Commun-Mr. $. Uchida, Minister 2 Railways; and Mr. T. Yamazaki, Minister of Education, have been expelled from the Seiyukai ranks for accepting ministerial posts in Premier Okada's Cabinet, 'Additional support is being provided by three other dissenters, Mr. K. Akita, former Speaker of the Lower Chamber; Mr. K. Mochizuk', and Dr, Rentaro Mizuno, both members of the House of Peers.
Political rumours assert that Mr. K. Takahashi, Minister of Finance, also supporting the movement.
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