THE JAPANESE DIET
PANDEMONIUM LET LOOSE. THE OPPOSITION ENRAGED. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) KOBE, February 5. In attempting to close the Diet debate Baron Shidehara (Foreign Minister) remarked that sufficient proof had been given that the London Treaty did not imperil Japan’s defence in the Imperial ratification. The Opposition became enraged, accusing Baron Shidehara of attempting unconstitutionally and disloyally to place on the Emperor the responsibility of a political act. Several attempts were made at assault, and when the Diet reassembled next' day pandemonium soon developed. The Opposition members rushed towards the Minister, threatening the utmost violence. He was saved only by determined resistance of the Sergeants-at-arms. The sitting was adjourned, but the Minister was unable to leave the Chamber for a long time.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21254, 7 February 1931, Page 11
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