In the Kenkyu-kai at that time the viscount councilors who were focal members for forming the faction as well as the nominated members of the House of Peers who were sufficient for know-how including Keigo KIYOURA had power, thus baronial members were in a vulnerable position.
当時の研究会は結成母体となった子爵議員と清浦奎吾を筆頭とする実務に通じた勅撰議員が力を有しており、男爵議員の立場は弱かった。