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Japan Hopes For Universal Suffrage Faces Disappointment
Japan’s first universal manhood suffrage elections under the 3 year old law began in September and ran through October with about 9 million new voters. The Seiyukai government party led by prefectural officials won a comfortable majority, while labor and popular parties failed to field candidates or gain support. Voters showed indifference, media buoyancy faded, and the hoped for reform effect did not materialize.
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Tokio
Japan
Seiyuhat
Minger
Labor, Farmer
Seiyukai
Selvukai
Organized Labor Movement