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維新の三傑 was part of the "three great nobles of the restoration" 

2 Goals:

1) To promote men of talent on every side (the government) devoting itself fully to the welfare of the people

2) To place Japan on an equal footing with other countries in the world

Helped draft the Five Charter Oath
(1) “Deliberative assemblies shall be established on an extensive scale, and all governmental matters shall be determined by public discussion.”

(2) “All classes, high and low, shall unite to carry out vigorously the plan of government.”

(3) “All classes shall be permitted to fulfill their just aspirations so that there will be no discontent.”

(4) “Evil customs of the past shall be discontinued, and new customs shall be based on the just laws of nature.”

(5) “Knowledge shall be sought throughout the world in order to promote the welfare of the empire.”

became a strong advocate of the establishment of constitutional government
 

Source

Beasley, W. G. The Modern History of Japan. New York: Frederick A. Praeger, 1963.Questia School. Web. 19 Sept. 2012.

Flath, David. The Japanese Economy. Oxford, England: Oxford UP, 2005. Questia School. Web. 19 Sept. 2012.

Harrison, Lawrence E. Who Prospers?: How Cultural Values Shape Economic and Political Success. New York: Basic, 1992. Questia School. Web. 19 Sept. 2012.