The Archive · 1937

Premier Walks Out

Tokyo, Jan. 21 the request of the 'Prime Minister, he. "IeokdHirola, an Imperial Rescript was' issued "this evening Eicpending the Diet session for two Gays In the hope that, meanwhile, the political parties will alter their Restle atthude towards the Covernment.

The Rescript was Ieued following a visit to the Palace st 018 o'clock iocalght by the Premial Household, During his interview with the Emperor, Mr, Hirota ts reported to have ven 8 dealed acount of the {feference. to. the unfriendly" atmos-eral polities! situation, with spe!

Dhere towards the Government in th House of Peers and in the Lower House, The Lower House adjourned at 622 this afternoon after one of the most turbulent sessions in ite history. Me. Hirota once hed to leave the premises Because of repeated. Interruptions Every lime he, tried" 10. speak, he was heckled. Finding "his" voles Srowned, he. gathered. together his Papers, descended from the rostrum, Sng strode out of the chamber.

Other ministerial speeches were also. accorded an unfavourable re: ception, Jeers and derisive laughter mingled with eries of "No, no," com-Ing from all parts of the House.

Baba, had by for the most dimeult The Minister of Finance, Dr. Eilehi time, being particularly heckled, be hho continued to the end.

The ministerial speeches in th House of Pers, which met this morn ing, had a quiet but also unflattering; reception. They were heard frigid silence and no applause wa: offered.—Reuter

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