Mr. Saito's statements in the Diet were severely condemned by army circles today and several other groups attacked his "indiscretion" in criticizing the Konoye statement.
The Seiyukai majority party and two minority parties demanded that disciplinary action be taken against Mr, Saito for his "grave slip of the tongue."
It was expected that Mr. Saito would give an explanation of his statements before the House of Represerftatives in this afternoon's session. General Shunroku Hata, the War Minister, was also expected to speak at the session, refuting the outspoken Minseito leader's statements.
The "Asahi Shimbun," meanwhile, roached Mr. Saito for criticizing the Konoye statement, which is th "guiding principle" of the Yonai Cabinet.
"No. wonder, therefore, his remark not only shocked army circles," the newspaper said, "but came in for den-undation from majority and minority parties,"
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