In August of the same year, he was sentenced to imprisonment and fine for criticizing the Shinbunshi Jorei (Press Ordinance) and 'Zamboritsu' (Libel Law), designed to oppress 'Jiyu Minken Undo' (Movement for Liberty and People's Rights).
8月には自由民権運動弾圧法の新聞紙条例や讒謗律を批判し禁錮・罰金刑を科せられる。