Once the aftermath related to this incident was dealt with, Saionji announced his resignation as the head of the Seiyu-kai Party for the first time, citing the charge of 'Violation of the Ordinance.'
一連の処理が終わると、西園寺は改めて先の大正天皇からの勅語に違反した「違勅」の罪を理由に政友会総裁の辞任を表明した。