Meantime, the advice of Prince Kimmochi Saionji, last of the "genro" or Elder Statesmen, was sought by Mr. Kurahei Yuasa, Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal. The 91-year-old "political oracle" is always consulted whenever the nation is about to embark upon a new political course.
"Marquis—Yasumasa Matsudaira, secretary to Mr, Yuasa, left Tokyo at 640 o'clock this morning to call on Prince Saionji He was accompanied by Baron Kumao Harada, private secretary to Prince Saionji.
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