This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 edition. Excerpt: ...to a sweeping and unqualified vote of censure upon the Katsura administration. This reply was so remarkable as coming from a Japanese legislative body that it may well be quoted in full: "Your Majesty has been gracious enough to personally open the Diet and to deliver a cordial message.which the House has ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 edition. Excerpt: ...to a sweeping and unqualified vote of censure upon the Katsura administration. This reply was so remarkable as coming from a Japanese legislative body that it may well be quoted in full: "Your Majesty has been gracious enough to personally open the Diet and to deliver a cordial message.which the House has received with great gratitude. " The empire of Japan is now at its zenith. Its position is one unparalleled in the last thousand years. The members of the House of Representatives profoundly regret that at a juncture so critical, involving the fate of the nation, the course pursued by the Cabinet is ill adapted to the needs of the situation and inconsistent with the enhancement of our national influence. The policy of the ministry has been shown to be incompatible with the progress of the empire, and to be purely domestic and temporizing. " The diplomacy of the Cabinet is a failure, and we humbly appeal to your Majesty to review the situation. " Our solicitude for the progress of the empire dictates this reply, which represents the aspirations and expectations of the nation." This marks a radical change in the methods of parliamentary government in Japan, since the Assembly has never before in any manner replied to the emperor's speech except by way of a humble vote of thanks. The Cabinet met at once and decided to endeavor to secure a reconsideration of the bold action of the House; but the House refused to recede in the least from its position, the Parliament was not only adjourned, but dissolved by authority of the emperor. The incident is given here as indicating that the legislature of Japan is waking up to a fuller sense than heretofore of its powers and responsibilities, and that politically--as in every other direction--Japan is in a...
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Very good. 544 p. front., illus., plates, ports., maps. 24 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits, Plates. 1904 edition. No DJ as issued. Binding strong, pages tight. No marks or writing. Cover shows normal wear
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