Otce on the eve of the assembly of the Diet before the fall of the Hirota Cabinet. In his present position Gen feral Hayashi can probably go. further. He has managed to secure a carlailment of the expenditure in the estimates but mainly at_the expense of the Home Office. The military masters of the Cabinet have therefore had their way. The vigorous note of criticism which is evident in the House of Peers in regarding to the conduct of the police shows that the politicians are not inclined to yield any more ground than they can help to the militarists, General Ha; abi himself is displaying caution and moderation but it is by no means certain whether his Cabinet will {Secure a long lease of life.
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