In 1898, receiving strong support from Ito, the first Okuma Cabinet (so-called the 'Waihan Cabinet') was established with the Kenseito (憲政党) as its base.
そして、1898年には伊藤の強い支持の元に憲政党を主体とする第1次大隈内閣（いわゆる「隈板内閣」）が成立。