Actually, there were a number of soldiers, high ranking officers for the most part, who opposed the speech as they felt that the emperor shouldhave asked for better terms before making so "humiliating" a speech. Among them was General Anami, whose men occupied the Imperial Palace for a short time. When it became clear that the coup had failed, the died with his honour intact. Now, before I continue droning on uselessly, am I even in the ballpark?
Dean.