Show A RAY OF HOPE st dec 1 G p m late this afternoon atter noon the outlook for a temporary improvement in the situation which give the government an opportunity to catch its breath was brighter the danger of an immediate general strike was considered to be practically averted as the result ot the three cornered negotiations between premier watte the emperor and the workmen toy which it was decided that both the government and private establishments which are now closed shall be reopened the law governing elections to uia national assembly is now practically completed the premier hopes it ill aid the situation the measure will be a compromise direct suffrage is not granted but the suffrage will virtually be universal in the second degree |