ITAGAKI, Count Taisuke (TOKYO), Founder of Liberal Party in Japanese politics; b. April 17, 1837, at Tosa. Commanded a Division of Imperial Army during war preceding Restoration; appointed Cabinet Minister on inauguration of Imperial Government; resigned, 1878; founded Liberal Party, 1881; was stabbed, by young reactionary, 1S81; travelled through Europe and America, 1882; created Count, 1887; since 1900 has abandoned politics. Address: Tokyo, Japan.