Tokyo, Dec. 26.
With political parties and factional groups apparently shelving their differences because of the Sino-Japanese hostilities, the Emperor to-day formally convened the Diet. Japan's legislaters gathered in the new Diet building to hear the Imperial rescript and learn the problems the Cabinet wants them to solve.
The Emperor drove to the Diet building and after a brief rest in the Imperial rooms, entered the Chamber where the Peers and Representatives had gathered in joint session. There he formally convened the two branches, asked for their earnest consideration of matters of State. He then retired from the building and returned to the Imperial Palace.
The Diet, before adjourning, later appointed a Committee to reply to the Emperors message. During the brief adjournment ahead, members of the Diet will study the various measures that have been prepared by the Government,
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