Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1901 — Remarkable Statesman In Japan. [ARTICLE]

Remarkable Statesman In Japan.

Mr. Hoehl Toni, minister of communications, is one of modern Japan’s remarkable men. Having studied law in England 25 years ago, and being called to the English bar, he started hl* life as an official in the judicial department Here his bellloose nature soon brought him intocolllslonwithuis les* enlightened and more conservative colleagues. The government then in power removed him to the Yokohama customs. Later ho took to politloa and identified himself with the liberals, who overran the country with stirring speeches, much to th* discomfort of th* government He was twice arrested and Imprisoned for polities! offenses. Now he la th* leader of the liberals, or Jlyuta. a* they ar* called in Japan.