Word: saionji
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Died. Prince Massayoshi Matsukata, 89, famed "Elder Statesman" of Japan; at Tokyo. Prince Saionji is, then, the sole surviving Elder Statesman...
Although Premier Kiyoura was closeted in conclave with the Elder Statesman, Marquis Saionji, and although Minister of Home Affairs Rentaro Mizuno enjoined the Premier to hold on to office, it was not thought that the Premier would attempt it nor that Elder Statesman Saionji would recommend it. It was stated, however, that the Premier would remain in office until June 4, when the State celebration of Crown Prince Hirohito's wedding* (TIME, April 7) will have been held. Upon this date the Diet assembles and Kiyoura Government is expected to resign. The next Premier is likely to be Viscount...