JAPANESE MINISTRY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 79, 29 December 1919, Page 5

JAPANESE MINISTRY

FATE TO BR TESTED AT MEETING OF THE DIET. Washington, December. 23. Authoritative information from Tokio states that: the fate of the Ilara Ministry will bo tested at a meeting of Ilia Diet shortly. JaiSan, although enjoying tho greatest prosperity, has been suffering from strikes, of which -100 occurred during tho past year. The peoplo are likewise dissatisfied at the Premier's inability to obtain recognition of racial equality at the Peace Conference, and his Siberian policy, which is considered a drain on national resources—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DEMAND FOE UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE. (Hec. December 2S, 11.5 p.m.) Tokio, December 25. A committee of young men waited on Mr. Ilara (Premier) 1 requesting his views oil univetsal suffrage. Tlicy pointed out that mas,? meetings were lieinif held throughout the country demanding the Government to grant; universal suffrage. Mr. Ilara replied that lie could liot give uu answer offhand, as the question was too important—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DIFFICULT PROBLEMS TO BE FACED. (Rec. December 28, 11.15 p.m.) Tokio|"December 26. Mr,. Ilara. in n statement, said: "Wo aro prepared to nieot tho Nvill of tho people concerning an extension of the franchise. The Government faces other difficult problems, including the food question. Foreign diplomacy, especially regarding China and Japan, needs careful propaganda abroad in order to correct misunderstandings of Japanese aims. lam convinced that Japan is advancing with the rest of the world. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.